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On gasoline powered boats when should the blower be operated

On gasoline powered boats, the blower should be operated after refueling and before starting the engine.

What must you do to maintain steerage on a personal water craft

In order to maintain steerage on a personal water craft, you must apply the throttle.

What is a type IV PFD

A type IV PFD is a personal flotation device. The classification is given by the United States Coast Guard. It is a device that is throwable.

A ventilation blower should be on for how long after fueling

At least four minutes!

What should a boater do with a float plan

A boater should leave a float plan for friends or family ashore.

When approaching a mooring buoy which of the following should you do

Go slow when approaching

What is the term for the depth of the water needed to float a boat clear of the bottom

draft
Draft

When operating a vhf marine radio when should the term mayday be used

When in imminent danger

What do you need to know when passing under a river bridge

Clearance height under the bridge

An engine cut off lanyard helps to reduce The risk of what

Striking a person in the water with a propeller

A boater would use a tide table for what information

weather depth

Which is the following items are required on a 12 foot inflatable dinghy

Life Jacket

Which of the following is recommended as part of the annual maintenance which of the following is recommended as once program for a gasoline-powered boat

calibration

Which of the following is required on federally controlled waters for boats less then 39.4 feet

A whistle

A yellow buoy may mark whichi of the following

Anchorage area

What is the term for the depth of the water needed to float a boat clear of the buttom

The term is draft.

According to navigation rules which is true

overtaking boats are give-way boats

The USCG requires which type of fire extinguisher to be on board of a PWC

Type B

When Boat trailers have too little tongue weight tend to do what

Cause the trailer to fishtail

How should hypothermia victims be treated

With medical treatment

Which of the following is recommended maintenance for an inboard boat

Constant oil changes must be made. Periodic parts must be exchanged, especially those made of zinc. Debris accumulated in the engine must be removed. Search for possible leaks in the engine.

When hunting from a boat, what is the best way to maintain the boat's stability

Keep body weight low with gear distributed evenly.

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