Boat Lesson 3: Trip Planning and Prep

Question 1

Tide tables provide a wide range of information about tides, including when high and low tides will occur and what high and low tides will be at a given location. (TRUE / FALSE)

Answer 1

td

Question 2

When experiencing foggy conditions it is usually best to hug the shore and head back to harbor rather than heading to an uncongested and deep area of water and waiting. (TRUE / FALSE)

Answer 2

False, drop anchor and hang out (with proper audible alerts)

Question 3

Lightning is usually accompanied by tall anvil shaped clouds called…

Answer 3

tbd

Question 4

Thunderstorms generally move in what direction?

Answer 4

Often approach from the west. (Is it because the east heats up first as the sun rises, air starts rising and sucks the cooler air from the west, or is it earth’s rotation)

Question 5

Where do most boats sink?

Answer 5

Surprisingly, 4 out of 5 boats that sink are at the dock unattended and not underway.

Question 6

According to safety experts, it is
recommended that you not exceed what
percent of a trailer’s gross vehicle weight
rating when loading your trailer? (SELECT)
a) 50%
b) 85%
c) 100%
d) 125%

Answer 6

tbd

Question 7

The ideal tongue weight of a trailer
should be approximately _________%
of the total loaded weight.

Answer 7

Most experts suggest a tongue weight of between 5% and 15% of the total weight of the boat, motor, trailer and gear should be on the trailer ball when the coupler is parallel to the ground. Single axle trailers favor the higher end of this range and multiple axle trailers favor the lower end of this range

Question 8

If the tongue weight of a trailer is too little it could cause the trailer to…

Answer 8

tbd

Question 9

if the tongue weight of a trailer is too _____________ the vehicle might be
difficult to _________________________.

Answer 9

tbd

Question 10

What is the purpose of safety chains and how should they be attached to the tow vehicle?

Answer 10

They keep the trailer tethered if it pop off the hitch. Attach them crisscross

Question 11

Gasoline vapors are LIGHTER / HEAVIER than air and can accumulate in LOW / HIGH places INSIDE / OUTSIDE of the boat and you should always LISTEN / SNIFF for a dangerous situation.

Answer 11

HEAVIER
LOW
INSIDE
SNIFF

Question 12

List at least 5 things to inspect on a boat trailer before you go.

Answer 12

tbd

Question 13

What should be in a FLOAT PLAN?

Answer 13

tbd

Question 14

What 7 questions should the skipper ask her/himself before getting on the boat?

Answer 14

DO YOU KNOW YOUR BOAT?
WHO WILL BE ABOARD?
WHERE ARE YOU GOING?
WHAT IS YOUR BOATING ENVIRONMENT?
WHAT IS YOUR EQUIPMENT?
WHAT CAN GO WRONG?
WHAT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY?

Question 15

As the captain, you have the legal responsibility to…

Answer 15

…provide for the safety and well being of those you bring aboard.

Question 16

Where can you find weather forecasts?

Answer 16

Most popular weather websites include marine forecasts and many also have apps for your smartphone.
Other sources of weather information include NOAA and the National Weather Service.

Question 17

How do you drive through a wave?

Answer 17

Regardless of the boat you are on, when operating in large waves and high winds, head into the waves at a slight angle, and reduce your speed. This will help you maintain control, and avoid falling off of a wave or having a wave break over your stern

Question 18

What %max should you fill your fuel tank to?

Answer 18

Don’t exceed 90%, to allow for expansion due to heat.