Boating Rules (7.1.1) Boat Handling Flashcards
List 3 things typically found on a boat’s capacity plate
Boats powered by outboards: the maximum capacity of people in pounds, maximum weight capacity (persons, motor and gear) in pounds, and maximum horsepower capacity.
Boats powered by inboards and stern drives: the maximum capacity of people in pounds and maximum weight capacity (persons and gear). (The Coast Guard Safe Powering Standard does not apply to inboards, stern drives, etc.)
Manually propelled boats: the maximum capacity of people in pounds and maximum weight capacity (persons and gear).
capacity plate on your boat lists the
weight of people, fuel and gear that can be safely carried.
Motor HP max.
Boats less than 20 feet powered with an inboard, outboard, or stern drive engine manufactured after November 1, 1972, must display a capacity plate defining the safe load limits.
Match the hull type to the best description (MATCHING): Flat bottom hull --- Round bottom hull --- Deep-vee hull --- Cathedral hull --- Tunnel hull --
- -good for cutting through rough water
- jon boats have this bottom
- -sometimes known as a catamaran
- -usually have keels for stability
- -air pocket produces lift
Flat bottom hull: Jon Boats have this bottom
Round bottom hull: usually have keels for stability (very efficient)
Deep-vee hull: good for cutting through rough water. (Most boats sold today)
Cathedral hull: Air pocket produces lift (multiple hulls joined together)
Tunnel hull: Catamaran (you can look through the hull like a tunnel)
Boats that are federally documented must be registered with the \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ and must have the documentation numbers permanently attached to \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_. (FILL IN THE BLANKS)
Boats that are federally documented must be registered with the \_\_\_Coast Guard\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ and must have the documentation numbers permanently attached to \_\_\_\_ a structural portion of the hull,\_\_\_\_\_.
In my State of _______________________
my boat registration must be renewed
every ________________ year/s. (FILL IN
THE BLANKS)
In my State of _____Florida_______
my boat registration must be renewed
every __ONE______ year/s. *can get a two year renewal.
Match the type of the Marine Sanitation Device (or toilet) with the proper description.
Type 1, 2, 3, Portable:
A) A fully self contained unit that must be taken ashore and emptied
B) A powerful unit that treats sewage, usually on boats over 65’
C) Treats sewage to reduce bacteria for discharge, with restrictions
D) Usually connected to a holding tank for pump-out at a proper facility
Type 1 = C) Treats sewage to reduce bacteria for discharge, with restrictions (less than 65’ boats)
Type 2 = B) A powerful unit that treats sewage, usually on boats over 65’
Type 3 = D) Usually connected to a HOLDING TANK for pump-out at a proper facility
Portable = A) A fully self contained unit that must be taken ashore and emptied
Your state registration numbers and registration decal are like the “license plate” on your car and is typically required for mechanically-powered recreational boats. (TRUE / FALSE)
True – most states require a current registration decal immediately after or before the boat numbers on the port side, generally within 6 inches. While most vessels must be registered, some—like canoes, kayaks and small sailboats without an engine, may not have to be registered in your state, but check to be certain. Fees and renewal requirements vary from state to state.
What is the helm?
Where the captain/driver controls the boat.
What is the transom
The back “butt” of the board. Hull ID number goes there as does the boat name.
What the upper edge of a boat called
Gunwales
Planing hulls are designed to ride on top of the water and tend to be fast. Displacement hulls tend to push through the water and are typically slower. (TRUE /
FALSE)
True.
Boats manufactured after 1972 will most likely have a hull identification number (HIN) engraved on the bow which includes recommended horsepower, length overall and draft. (TRUE / FALSE)
False - most states require a current registration decal immediately after or before the boat numbers on the port side, generally within 6 inches. While most vessels must be registered, some—like canoes, kayaks and small sailboats without an engine, may not have to be registered in your state, but check to be certain. Fees and renewal requirements vary from state to state.
After reading the section on garbage overboard, list three reasons why it is never a good idea to toss garbage in the water.
Habitat destruction.
Aesthetic and Economic impacts (ugly)
Human Health and Safety
Wildlife Entanglement
What are the two basic categories of hulls?
Planing flat bottom, maybe a shallow V (go faster)
Displacement (usually rounded bottom, handle better in rough water)
List four things that are generally true about the placement and appearance of your boat’s registration numbers, letters
and decal:
Boat numbers must be affixed on the forward portion of both the port and starboard side.
- -Numbers should be block letters instead of script.
- -Numbers need to be at least 3 inches in height.
- -The color needs to contrast with the hull color.
- -The number needs spaces or hyphens between numerals and letters, for example: ST 1234 AB or ST-1234-AB.
Boats 26’ in length or longer must have a garbage placard prominently posted aboard. Regardless of the size of boat you operate, list five items listed on this placard that cannot be thrown in the water where you typically do your boating
Plastic, rags, glass, food, crockery, synthetic ropes, paper, floating materials, fishing gear.
All boats 26 ft or more in length must have garbage and oil discharge placards prominently posted to remind you and your crew what can be thrown overboard and what can’t. The placards must be permanently attached, made of durable material, and at least 5 by 9 inches in size.
