3. Mandatory Equipment

Question 1

11 mandatory items on a boat

Answer 1

2 - life buoy and life jacket
3 - bailer, fire extinguisher, fire bucket
4 - AIS, horn, nav lights, flares
2 - anchor, pedal

Question 2

how long does the scope need to be

Answer 2

4-7x the depth of the water

Question 3

how heavy does the anchor need to be

Answer 3

1.5x length of the boat in meters, in Kg

Question 4

how many life jackets and life buoys are required on a boat?

Answer 4

1 life jacket per person on board OR capacity of boat

1 life buoy to every 4 people

Question 5

how many hand flares required ?

Answer 5

3 for open deck, 6 for partially or fully covered boats

Question 6

what is the life span of a hand flare?

Answer 6

3 years

Question 7

what is the visibility range of a hand flare

Answer 7

10km

Question 8

what must you ensure before dropping anchor

Answer 8

area is allowed to anchor
type of bottom - sand/mud is best 
sheltered
radius is clear of any fair ways, buoys, rocks
depth of water + required scope

Question 9

which direction should an anchor be pulled in

Answer 9

horizontally

Question 10

what is the fire bucket requirement for fire buckets in a boat >9m

Answer 10

2 fire buckets with lanyards

Question 11

4 things to check on fire extinguisher

Answer 11

pin
pressure gauge in green
servicing/expiry
general physical condition