Boat Lesson 2: Boating Equipment

Question 1

A U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jacket is the single most important piece of safety equipment on your boat. The majority of boating fatalities are due to drowning and approximately 90% were not wearing a life jacket. (TRUE / FALSE)

Answer 1

True

Question 2

The best kind of life jacket is the one that you ______________________________ !

Answer 2

wear.

Question 3

In my State of ____FLORIDA___, children under the age of ______________are required to wear a life jacket when ______________________

Answer 3

In my State of ____FLORIDA___, children under the age of ___6____are required to wear a life jacket when __VESSEL IS UNDERWAY if <26 foot vessel____

A child under the age of six (6) must wear a U.S.C.G. approved Type I, II, or III personal flotation device while onboard a vessel under 26 feet in length while the vessel is underway. “Underway” is defined as anytime except when the vessel is anchored, moored, made fast to the shore, or aground.
Children under 6 must wear a PFD while underway in boats under 26ft! Life Jacket Labels-All life jackets must be used in accordance to USCG labeling.

Question 4

Match the type of personal flotation device to the typical performance it provides for the
intended user. (MATCHING)
Type 1,2,3,4,5

a) Also known as a throwable device and not to be worn
b) Not designed to turn an unconscious person face up
c) Will turn most unconscious wearers face up
d) Also known as a special use wearable device
e) Will turn some unconscious wearers face up

Answer 4

1= c) Will turn most unconscious wearers face up
2=e) Will turn some unconscious wearers face up
3= b)Not designed to turn an unconscious person face up. Ski, kayak, PWC, etc
4=a)Also known as a throwable device and not to be worn
5= d) Also known as a special use wearable device (special activities, not for high impact.

Question 5

An inflatable life jacket must be worn to meet federal carriage ____________________ and is not guaranteed to turn an unconscious wearer ______________.
Inflatable life jackets use a ___________ cylinder to inflate the life jacket.
Some inflate ___________________ when in the water while others are activated by pulling a _____________________.
Some are designed to be worn around the ______________
and others are worn over the ________________________. (FILL IN THE BLANKS)

Answer 5

An inflatable life jacket must be worn to meet federal carriage ____REGULATIONS?_____ and is not guaranteed to turn an unconscious wearer ______________.
Inflatable life jackets use a _CO2____ cylinder to inflate the life jacket.
Some inflate ____AUTOMATICALLY____ when in the water while others are activated by pulling a __Cord?_______.
Some are designed to be worn around the ______________
and others are worn over the ________________________

Question 6

On a typical recreational boat, the red light

is on which side.

Answer 6

Port

Question 7

On a typical recreational boat, the green light

is on which side?

Answer 7

Starboard

Question 8

On a typical recreational boat the white light is near the BOW / STERN/ MIDDLE?
(SELECT ANSWER)

Answer 8

Stern

Question 9

On my 14 foot outboard boat in Florida

a. Number of life jackets required _________________________________________
b. Number of throwable devices required ___________________________________
c. Number of fire extinguishers required ____________________________________
d. Number/type of visual distress signals required ____________________________
e. Number/type of sound producing devices required __________________________
f. Is a mechanical bilge-ventilation system required __________________________
g. Is a backfire flame arrested required __

Answer 9

a. Number of life jackets required _________________________________________
b. Number of throwable devices required __ONE?_____________
c. Number of fire extinguishers required __ONE?___
d. Number/type of visual distress signals required ______Three?________
e. Number/type of sound producing devices required _____One_________
f. Is a mechanical bilge-ventilation system required _NO - have outboard________
g. Is a backfire flame arrested required : No, have outboard motor

Question 10

Navigation lights are required to be displayed from ______________ to ______________
and at timed of reduced _______________.

Answer 10

Navigation lights are required to be displayed from ___SUNSET___ to ____SUNRISE____
and at timed of reduced __VISIBILITY____.

Question 11

In addition to properly displaying your
_______________, you are also responsible for knowing the type and heading of another
______________ by understanding and interpreting their ___________________ pattern.

Answer 11

In addition to properly displaying your
__NAV LIGHTS______, you are also responsible for knowing the type and heading of another
___VESSEL___ by understanding and interpreting their _NAV LIGHT______ pattern.

Question 12

If you are maneuvering around other vessels what does 1 short blast mean

Answer 12

I intend to leave you on MY port side (whether head on or overtaking)

Question 13

If you are maneuvering around other vessels what do 2 short blasts mean

Answer 13

I intend to leave you on MY starboard side. (whether head on or overtaking)

Question 14

If you are maneuvering around other vessels what do 3 short blasts mean

Answer 14

I am going in reverse

Question 15

If you are maneuvering around other vessels what do 5 short blasts mean

Answer 15

If they answer with 5 short blasts, then they don’t understand your signal or they disagree.

Question 16

If you see a steady white light it is most
likely headed TOWARD /AWAY FROM you
and if you see a red and green light a the
same time it is most likely headed TOWARD
/ AWAY FROM you. (SELECT ANSWER)

Answer 16

White light is in stern, so it is headed away?

red/green in bow, so it is headed toward you?

Question 17

List some of the main uses of a very high

frequency (VHF) radio. (LIST)

Answer 17

tbd

Question 18

Rank the following VHF radio calls in order
of urgency from the most urgent to less
urgent and summarize their meanings.
(RANK AND SUMMARIZE)
SECURITIE, MAY DAY, PAN-PANN

Answer 18

MAYDAY - distress signal, requires the most urgent response. This signal is only to be used when a person or boat is threatened by grave or imminent danger and requires assistance.

PAN-PAN - (pahn-pahn) used to signal urgent information like man overboard or a boat is drifting towards a hazard. If your emergency isn’t immediately life threatening say Pan-Pan instead of Mayday. An example would be if you have a controllable leak and you want help standing by in case it gets worse.

SECURITE - (se-cure-ih-tay) the safety signal, is used to transmit information about the safety of navigation. For instance, if a large commercial vessel is coming through a narrow channel this signal would be used. It can also be used to transmit weather information, such as when a storm system is approaching.

Question 19

All new fixed mount VHF radios manufactured today have DSC, also known as
________________ __________________ ___________________. It has the equivalent of ______________ button that can be pressed in the event of an ________________________. When properly interfaced with a _______________ it will
automatically broadcast the vessel’s ______________________. To properly use you DSC
radio you must register it and get an __________________ number. (FILL IN THE BLANKS)

Answer 19

All new fixed mount VHF radios manufactured today have DSC, also known as
___Digital Selective Calling___. It has
the equivalent of __May Day Button__ button that can be pressed in the event of an
____Emergency_____. When properly interfaced with a ___GPS___ it will
automatically broadcast the vessel’s ___Location______. To properly use you DSC
radio you must register it and get an ____MMSI______ number.

Question 20

Match the VHF channel with the intended function. (MATCHING)
W1, 01, 13, 16, 22, 68, 70
– a navigational channel or bridge to bridge
– used to speak with the Coast Guard after initial contact
–a working channel used to communicate with another boat
–this channel is used automatically for DSC calls
–ship to ship hailing and distress channel
–reserved for weather broadcast information
–a channel for commercial vessel interaction

Answer 20

Match the VHF channel with the intended function.
W1 = –reserved for weather broadcast information
01 = –a channel for commercial vessel interaction
13 = – a navigational channel or bridge to bridge
16 =–ship to ship hailing and distress channel
22 = – used to speak with the Coast Guard after initial contact
68 =–a working channel used to communicate with another boat
70 =–this channel is used automatically for DSC calls

Question 21

Visual distress signals are either
___________ or non- _____________
The purpose of visual distress signals is to attract
____________________ when you are in need of _______________.

They are only to be used in an ___________________.
(FILL IN THE BLANKS)

Answer 21

Visual distress signals are either
_PYROTECHNIC___ or non- ___PYROTECHNIC__

The purpose of visual distress signals is to attract
__OTHER VESSELS____ when you are in need of ___HELP____.

They are only to be used in an ___EMERGENCY____.

Question 22

Your State of ____Florida______
may require or recommend additional
safety items. List a few of those items here:
(LIST)

Answer 22

Your State of ____Florida______
may require or recommend additional
safety items. List a few of those items here:

Question 23

Name at least three of the more common

types of non-pyrotechnic devices. (LIST)

Answer 23

Flag
Distress light
Floating Smoke Signal
Sea Dye after search has begun

Question 24

After viewing the four videos on visual distress signals, in your opinion which device is the most effective during the daytime __________________________ and which device is the most effective during the nighttime __________________
____________. (FILL IN THE BLANK)

Answer 24

After viewing the four videos on visual distress signals, in your opinion which device is the most effective during the daytime ________Red Flare_________

and which device is the most effective during the nighttime __Red Flare____

Question 25

Some of the benefits of pyrotechnic visual distress signals are that they are completely safe, they never expire, they work when wet and are fun for all ages.
(TRUE/FALSE)

Answer 25

False. Expire after 3 years, can burn you.

Question 26

By law recreational vessels must carry how many and what sort of PFDs onboard?

Answer 26

By law, recreational vessels must carry a properly fitted, serviceable life jacket for every person on board.

Question 27

What is a characteristic of a type 1 life jacket?

Answer 27

Inherently buoyant. good for rough water. Will turn MOST unconscious wearers face-up in water.

A Type I PFD is an approved device designed to turn an unconscious person in the water from a face downward position to a vertical or slightly backward position, and to have more than 20 pounds of buoyancy.

Question 28

What is a characteristic of a type 2 life jacket?

Answer 28

A Type II PFD is an approved device designed to turn an unconscious person in the water from a face downward position to a vertical or slightly backward position, and to have more than 15.5 pounds of buoyancy.

Good for protected, inland water near shore, where chances of immediate rescue is good. Not suitable for extended survival in rough water. Will turn SOME unconscious wearers face-up in water.

Question 29

What is a characteristic of a type 3 life jacket?

Answer 29

Type III jackets typically feature a front entry and buckle, or buckle-and-zipper closure. The catch with Type III jackets is that they are designed for conscious wearers with an imminent chance of rescue; a Type III jacket is not guaranteed to turn an unconscious wearer face up in the water.

Question 30

What is a characteristic of a type 4 (IV) life jacket?

Answer 30

A Type IV PFD is an approved device designed to be thrown to a person in the water. It is not designed to be worn. It is designed to have at least 16.5 pounds of buoyancy. The most com- mon Type IV PFD is a buoyant cushion. A ring buoy is also a Type IV PFD.

Question 31

What is a characteristic of a type 5 (V) life jacket?

Answer 31

Type V PFDs are considered special-use devices and intended for specific activities. To be acceptable by the USCG, they must be worn at all times and used for the activity specified on the label. Varieties include kayaking, waterskiing, windsurfing, deck suits and hybrid inflatable vests.

Question 32

What is a characteristic Type 5 (V) Inflatable: Automatic Models

Answer 32

must be worn. Special use. Usually CO2 cartridge to inflate.

Question 33

What is a characteristic Type 5 (V) hybrids

Answer 33

Recommended for boating activities where rescue is nearby and must be worn when underway. Automatic, or manual CO2 inflation. Backup air tube.

Question 34

Equipment: boats 16 feet in length and over must have at least:

Answer 34

One life jacket (in good condition) for each person on board plus a throwable cushion or ring is required.

You must have the life jacket out of the plastic and in a READILY accessible location. The throwable should be close by the steering station.

Three current-dated, hand-held, approved flares are minimum equipment to serve for day and night distress signals, both inshore and offshore. More information on Visual Distress Signals later in this lesson.

The correct number of approved fire extinguishers, readily available for use is based on the size of your vessel.

A sound-making device.

Working running lights.

Question 35

When is backfire flame arrestor needed?

Answer 35

With some minor and technical exceptions, every inboard gasoline engine must be equipped with an acceptable means of backfire flame control-or “flame arrestor.” This safety device prevents an exhaust backfire from causing an explosion. It operates by absorbing heat.

Question 36

Sound producing device requirements?

Answer 36

Legal Requirements - Equipment for sound signals is based on the length of your boat as follows:

• Boats under 12 meters (39.4 feet) - Must carry a sound producing device such as an athletic whistle or handheld air horn.
• Boats over 12 meters (39.4 feet) - Must carry a sound producing device capable of producing an efficient sound signal audible for 1/2 nautical mile with a 4-6 second duration.

Question 37

How do you respond to a “passing” sound alert?

Answer 37

Echo the blasts if you agree. 5 blast if you disagree or don’t understand.

Question 38

A vessel being overtaken does what?

Answer 38

Maintain speed and course.

Question 39

Sound for a powerboat backing out of the dock?

Answer 39

One long and 3 short blasts.

Question 40

Sound for a powerboat leaving dock in forward direction/

Answer 40

One long blast

Question 41

Sound for coming around a bend or blind spot?

Answer 41

One long blast

Question 42

Sound for danger?

Answer 42

5 short blasts.

Question 43

Sound for power boat in reduced visibility

Answer 43

Making way through water: one prolonged blast sounded at two-minute intervals.

Underway but stopped and not moving through the water: Two prolonged blasts in succession with two second intervals between blasts sounded at two-minute intervals.

Question 44

Sound for at anchor in low visibility

Answer 44

rapidly ringing bell for five seconds at intervals of not more than one minute. Boats less than 12 meters (less than 40 feet) must make an efficient sound with an interval of no more than two minutes.

If you see a vessel approaching, you may also sound the following signal: one short, one prolonged, and one short blast in quick succession.

Question 45

SCG Approved Pyrotechnic Visual Distress Signals and Associated Devices include?

Answer 45

Pyrotechnic red flares, hand held or aerial.
Pyrotechnic orange smoke, hand held or floating.
Launchers for aerial red meteors or parachute flares.

Question 46

For boats under 16 feet, what are signaling requirements/

Answer 46

Recreational boats less than 16 feet operating in coastal waters need only carry night signaling devices when operated at night.

Question 47

How many visual signaling devices are required?

Answer 47

Any combination can be carried as long as they add up to three signals for day use and three signals for night use.

Question 48

When to flares expire?

Answer 48

3 years after manufacture