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Weather:

Gale Advisory- Daytime signal? Night signal? Winds Speed?

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Daytime- two triangle flag, red in color.
night- white over red light
wind speed- 39-54 mph.

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Weather:

Small Craft Advisory- Daytime signal? Night signal? Winds Speed?

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Daytime- one flag triangle, red in color.
night- red light above white light.
Wind Speed- up to 38mph

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Weather:

Storm Advisor- Daytime signal? Night signal? Winds Speed?

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Daytime- Square flag, red in color with small black square in center.
Night- Two red lights vertically.
Wind Speed- 55-73mph

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Weather:

Hurricane Advisory- Daytime signal? Night signal? Winds Speed?

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Daytime- two square flags vertically, red in color with small black squares in the center.
night- Three lights vertically, red/white/red from top.
Speeds- 74 mph and up

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PFD:
Children under __years old must wear a us coast guard-approved type I, II, III, or V life jacket when on a moving boat that’s ___FT in length or less.

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13, 26

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PFD:

Who must wear a coastguard approved type I, II, III, V when riding a personal watercraft?

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Everyone

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PFD:

when being towed by a vessel everyone must wear a type __, __, __, and __ life jacket.

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I, II, III, and V

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__________ life jackets are not approved for use while water skiing while towed on water-skis, aquaplane or similar device.

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inflatable

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The law does not apply to performers engaged in professional exhibitions, official regattas, marine parades or tournaments. any person engaged in slalom skiing on a marked course, or barefoot, jump, or trick water skiing, may instead wear a _______ designed for the activity and labeled by the manufacturer as a water ski ______. A _______________ must still be carried on board for each _______ choosing to wear a ______.

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Wetsuit, wetsuit, U.S Coast-Guard approved life jacket, passenger, wetsuit

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Anyone using an ________ _______ device is exempt from wearing a life jacket. An _______ ________ device is any towed or self powered device designed for underwater use that a person can pilot trough diving, turning and surfacing moves.

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underwater maneuvering, underwater maneuvering

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For a boat less than 16 feet in length, or a canoe or kayak of any length:
what type life jackets must be carried? how many?

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I, II, III, or V. must be carried for each person on board.

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For a boat less than 16 feet in length, or a canoe or kayak of any length:
where should the life jackets be stored? Who should know where the life Jackets are stored?

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in a readily accessible (easy to get to) place.

everyone, you must show your passengers the location of life jackets.

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For a boat less than 16 feet in length, or a canoe or kayak of any length:
A type ___ life jacket, which is a _______ ______ floatation device, must be approved for the activity it’s being used for, and must be worn at all times.

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V, Special use

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in addition to what you would carry for a vessel 16ft or less, a vessel longer than 16ft must carry what?

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one immediately accessible (easy-to-reach) type IV device designed for throwing such as a ring, cushion or horseshoe buoy for each boat.

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Most fires happen after what?

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fueling

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There are 9 things to do to prevent fires during/after fueling, what are they?

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  1. no smoking, striking match.
  2. shut off motor and turn off electric equipment.
  3. close all windows, doors and openings.
  4. take portable tanks out of the boat and fill them on the dock.
  5. keep the filling nozzle in contact with the tank.
  6. wipe up any spilled gas with petroleum-absorbent pads and discard the pads in a safe manner.
  7. ventilate for at least five minutes and make sure there is no odor of gasoline anywhere in the boat.
  8. periodically check the system for fuel leaks.
  9. visually check for leaks or fuel in the bilge.
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Boat Capacity:
single hull motorboats less than ___ ft in length which are manufactured after ____ must display capacity and safe horsepower information.

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20, 1972

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When loading passengers/supplies it is the operators responsibility to ensure these 4 things(relating to weight and balance of boat).

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  1. spread weight evenly.
  2. fasten gear to prevent shifting.
  3. keep passengers seated.
  4. don’t overload.
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When entering a channel, what is the expression used to remind boaters to pass the red buoy on the starboard side.

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red right returning

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When navigating through waterways, red buoys are ____ numbers and green buoys are ____ numbers.

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even, odd

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When navigating through waterways, red and white vertically striped buoys indicate what?

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the center of the channel

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Pertaining to the California waterways, buoys and signs with white background and black letters with orange borders show what kind of information?

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regulatory and advisory. examples: speed zones, restricted areas, danger areas, and general information.

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Aids to navigation on state waters use red and green buoys to mark what? Red and green buoys are generally used in pairs. The boat should pass between the red buoy and its companion green buoy.

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channel limits.

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Mooring to buoys:

________ to or ________ to any navigation buoy (except a mooring buoy) or beacon is prohibited.

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tying up to, hanging on

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Navigation Signals:

in narrow channels, whenever safe and practicable, boats shall keep to the ______ side of the channel.

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starboard

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Navigation Signals:

motorboats leaving a dock or berth shall sound __________ blast(s).

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one prolonged

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Navigation Signals:

motorboats shall ____________sailing vessels where courses involve the risk of collision.

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stay out of the way

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Navigation Signals:

when crossing a Deep-draft liners or freighters, they have the right away because:

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they can only navigate inside such channels and is restricted to their maneuverability.

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Aids to navigation:

port-hand bouys are painted ______, with ______ fixed or ______ lights.

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green, green, flashing

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Aids to navigation:

starboard-hand bouys are painted _____, with ________ fixed or _____ lights.

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red, red, flashing

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_______ _______ buoys, aka midchannel or fairway buoys, and approach bouys are painted with red and white vertical stripes, with ________ lights.

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safe water, flashing

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_________ Channel, or junction buoys, are painted with red and green horizontal bands, with flashing lights.

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preferred

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vessels __ft __ inches are required to carry a copy of the new inland navigational rules for reference.

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39ft 4inches or 12 meters

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In construing and complying with the rules of the road, due ____ shall be had to all dangers of navigation and collision and to any special circumstances, including the limitations of the vessels involved, which may make a departure from the rules of the road necessary to avoid immediate danger.

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regard

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Navigational signals:

One short blast of the horn or whistle will show an intention to direct course of vessel to own _______.

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starboard, right.

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Navigation Signals:

two short blasts will show intention to direct course of vessel to own _____.

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Port, left.

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Navigation Signals:

three short blasts will indicate the vessel’s engines are going ______.

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astern, in reverse.

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Navigation Signals:
five or more short and rapid blasts is a ______ signal used when the other vessel’s intentions are not understood or where the other vessel’s indicated course is dangerous.

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danger

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Navigation Signals: 
prolonged blast (4-6 seconds) will indicate situations of \_\_\_\_\_\_\_.
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restricted visibility.

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Navigation Signals:
meeting or crossing situation is when moterboats are in sight of one another and meeting or crossing at a distance within _____mile(s) each vessel shall indicate its intended maneuver with the proper signals.

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1/2

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Navigation Signals:
when meeting head-on, or nearly so, either vessel shall signal its intention with _____ _____ blast, and same from the other vessel, and both vessels shall alter their course to ________ so that each will pass to the port side of each other.

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one short, starboard

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Navigation Signals:
when crossing, the vessel which has the other on the starboard (right) side shall ______________ (give-way vessel). the stand-on vessel shall ___________.

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keep out of the way, should hold course and speed.

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Navigation Signals: overtaking situations
when two motorboats are running in the same direction and the vessel astern desires to pass, ________ to pass on right, _______ to pass on left, and ________ to tell the vessel astern that it is not safe to pass.

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one blast and reply one blast, two blasts and reply 2 blasts, 5 or more blasts

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Navigation Signals:
a boat nearing a bend in a channel where vessels on the other side cannot be seen shall signal with a ___________, which shall be answered with _______. once the other vessel is visible use usual signals to determine which side to pass on. if signal is unanswered, ___________________.

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Prolonged blast (4-6 seconds), the same signal, it may be assumed that the bend is clear.

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Rules for sailing vessels:
when two sailing vessels are approaching one another, so as to involve risk of collision, one of them shall keep out of the way of the other as follows:

when each has the wind on a different side, the vessel witch has the wind on the ______ side shall keep out of the way of the other.

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port

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Rules for sailing vessels:
when two sailing vessels are approaching one another, so as to involve risk of collision, one of them shall keep out of the way of the other as follows:

when both have the wind on the same side, the vessel which is to _______ shall keep out of the way of the vessel which is to _________.

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windward, leeward.

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Rules for sailing vessels:
when two sailing vessels are approaching one another, so as to involve risk of collision, one of them shall keep out of the way of the other as follows:

if a vessel with the wind on the port side sees a vessel to windward and cannot determine with certainty whether the other vessel has the wind on the port or on the starboard side, she shall ___________ of the other.

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keep out of the way
(The windward side shall be deemed to be the side opposite to that on which the mainsail is carried or, in the case of a square-rigged vessel, the side opposite to that on which the largest fore-and-aft sail is carried)

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Inflatable life jackets:

the coast guard approved ILJ in what year?

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1996

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Inflatable life jackets:

at a minimum, coast guard approved ILJ must be equipped with what two features?

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Manual (pull) and Oral (blow) inflation system.

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Inflatable life jackets:

ILJ must have a full ______ and all status indicators on the inflator must be ______.

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cylinder, green

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Inflatable life jackets:

How is a ILJ considered readily accessible?

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person must be wearing the ILJ

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Inflatable life jackets:
ILJ are not recommended for ___________ and are not intended for use while participating in _____ or ______ _____ _____, or on a ______.

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non swimmers, tow, whitewater paddle sport, pwc.

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Fog Signals:
for motorboats:
1. when making your way through the water, you should?
2. If you are not making way thorough the water you should?

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  1. sound one prolonged blast at intervals of not more than two minutes.
  2. sound– at intervals of not more than two minutes– two prolonged blasts in succession, with an interval of about two seconds between them.
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Fog Signals:
For sailboats or vessels not under command, restricted in ability to maneuver, towing or pushing another vessel, or engaged in fishing with nets, or trawling; you should sound what?

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you should sound– at intervals of not more than two minutes— on prolonged blast followed by two short blasts.

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Fog Signals:

what should boats at anchor sound?

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you should ring– at intervals of not more than one minute— a bell rapidly for about five seconds. in addition, one short blast followed by one prolonged and one short blast may be sounded to an approaching vessel to give warning of your position and of the possibility of collision.

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Fog Signals:
boats less than __ ft __ in or __ m in length have the option to make an efficient sound signal instead, at intervals of no more than two minutes.

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39,4,12

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Fog Signals:
boats less than __ ft __inches or __ m are not required to sound signals when anchored in federally designated anchorage area.

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65,7,20

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Peace Officer:
Peace officers have the authority to stop and board any vessel where they have _______ ______to believe that a violation of law exists.

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probable cause

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Peace Officer:
Peace officers are also authorized to order the operator of an _____ vessel to shore. Your vessel can be ordered to the nearest safe _____ if an unsafe condition is found that cannot be corrected on the spot and if the officer determines that _______ operations would be dangerous.

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unsafe, moorage, continued

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Peace Officer:
any vessel approaching, overtaking, being approached, or being overtaken by a moving law enforcement vessel operating with a siren or an illuminated blue light, or any vessel approaching a stationary law enforcement vessel displaying an illuminated blue light, shall: (three things)

A
  1. immediately slow to a speed sufficient to maintain steerage only
  2. alter its course, within its ability, so as not to inhibit or interfere with operation of the law enforcement vessel.
  3. proceed, unless otherwise directed by the law enforcement vessel operator, at the reduced speed until beyond the law enforcement vessel’s area of operation.
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Trailering:

The law prohibits you from towing a trailered vessel with what? what is the exception?

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trailer with a passenger, when launching

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Stolen vessels:

if a numbered vessel is stolen, the owner or legal owner should notify who?

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local law enforcement. also notify local law enforcement if vessel is found.

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Age restriction:
no person under ____ years of age may operate a boat with a motor of more than ___ hp, except for a sailboat that does not exceed __ ft in length or a dinghy in what situation?

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16, 15, 30, when used directly between a moored boat and the shore.

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Age restriction:
The law allows children ____ - ____ years of age to operate boats with a motor of more than __ hp or sailboats over __ ft if what?

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12-15, 15, 30, supervised by an adult 18 and older.

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Speed:
the max speed for motorboats within ___ ft of a bather and within ___ ft of a bathing beach, swimming float, diving platform or lifeline, passenger landing being used, or landing where boats are tied up is 5 mph.

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100, 200

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speed:

a safe speed should be maintained at all times so that: 2things?

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  1. action can be taken to avoid collision

2. your boat can stop within a distance appropriate to the prevailing circumstances and conditions.

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speed:
In restricted visibility, motorboats should have engines ready for what? you should be prepared to stop the vessel within the space of ___?

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immediate maneuvering. half the distance of forward visibility.

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Carbon Monoxide:

It is a violation of California law to operate a vessel’s motor or generator while someone is… two answers.

A
  1. teak surfing, platform dragging or bodysurfing behind the vessel.
  2. while someone is occupying or holding onto a swim platform, swim deck, swim step, or swim ladder.
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Reckless or negligent operation of a vessel:

list the 4 violations stated on the abc’s of boating.

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  1. riding on the bow, gunwale or transom of a vessel under way, propelled by machinery, when such position is not protected by railing or other reasonable deterrent to falling overboard or riding in a position or manner that is obviously dangerous. these provisions shall not apply to a vessel’s crew in the act of anchoring, mooring or making fast to a dock or another vessel, or in the necessary management of a sail.
  2. maneuvering towed skiers or devices so as to pass the towline over another vessel or its skier.
  3. navigating a vessel, skis or other devices between a towing vessel and its tow or tows.
  4. operating under the influence of intoxicants or narcotics.
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operation of a vessel while intoxicated:

alcohol is a factor in about ___ % of all fatal motorboat accidents in california.

A

50

94
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operation of a vessel while intoxicated:
no person 21 years of age or older shall operate any vessel, water skis or similar device who has ___% or more bac. a ____-____% may be used with other evidence in determining whether the person was under the influence of alcohol.

A

0.08, 0.05-0.08.

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operation of a vessel while intoxicated:
refusal of a chemical test my result in increased penalties upon conviction. a person convicted of operating a vessel while intoxicated could receive up to a $____ fine and ___ mo in jail.

A

1000, 6

96
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operation of a vessel while intoxicated:

what is the designated driver theory?

A

designating a driver is not enough on vessels. drunken passenggers on boats can easily fall overboard, swim near the propeller or cause loading problems by leaning over the side or standing up in small vessels, causing vessels to capsize. everyone who deinks alcohol on board is at risk. if you do drink, wear a life jacket.

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operation of a vessel while intoxicated:
court ordered boating education.
any person convicted of a moving violation of the harbors and navigation code or federal rules of the road, or while operating a vessel in violation of the _____ ____ and _____ _____ boating safety act of 2004 (carbon monoxide law), shall be ordered by the court to complete and pass a boating safety course approved by dbw. Proof of completion and passage of the course must be submitted to the court within __ mo of the time of the conviction.

A

anthony farr, stacey beckett, 7

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Personal Watercraft Operation:

What is the defined length of a pwc?

A

13 ft or less

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Personal Watercraft Operation:

What type of pfd’s are required on a pwc and what else must be done.

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type i, ii, iii, V, they must be wearing the pfd

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Personal Watercraft Operation:

what does the lanyard/self-circling device, which is required on pwc by law, do on a pwc?

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the lanyard cutoff switch turns off the pwc when driver falls off. self circling device makes the pwc go in circles when driver falls off. self circling devices are prohibited if the device has been altered.

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Personal Watercraft Operation:

explain the rules for night operations on a pwc.

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night operations is prohibited, even when equipped with lights.

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Personal Watercraft Operation:
operator age:
it is an _______ for anyone under 16 to operate a motorboat of more than 15 hp, including a pwc. any person who permits someone under age 16 to do so is also guilty of an _______. children 12-15 may operate a pwc with an adult accompanying the driver whom must be at least 18 yo.

A

infarction, infarction

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Water Skiing:

When water skiing you must have a driver, observer and skier. How old does the observer need to be?

A

12 years old.

104
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Water skiing:

At what time of the day is water skiing prohibited?

A

from sunset to sunrise.

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Water skiing:

Water ski flag: The water ski flag must be red or ______ in color. Also the flag must be at least ___ in on each side.

A

orange, 12

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Water skiing:

Water ski flag: in what 4 situations should the ski flag be raised for other to see.

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  1. a downed skier
  2. a skier in the water preparing to ski
  3. a ski line extended for the vessel
  4. a ski in the water in the vicinity of the vessel
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Alpha Flag:

when is an alpha flag required.

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whenever the size of a vessel engaged in diving operations during daytime hours makes it impracticable to exhibit the daytime shapes required of a vessel restricted in its ability to maneuver, a rigid replica of the international blue-and-white code flag (Alpha) is required to be displayed. the flag must measure not less than 1 meter (3ft 3 in) in height and must be visible all around the horizon.
for boats tending free-swimming divers where the diving does not interfere with the maneuverability of the boat, the alpha flag is not required and they may display the “diver down” flag.

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Diver down flag:

what is the diver down flag?

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State law recognizes that a red flag with a white diagonal stripe- commonly called the divers down flag– indicates a person engaged in diving in the immediate area. displaying the divers down flag is not required by law and does not in itself restrict the use of the water. when operating in an area where this flag is displayed, boaters should exercise caution.

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Emergency and accident procedures:
if you are in distress or observe another vessel in distress, transmit the international distress call on ch. 16 and state: Mayday, mayday, mayday, this is vessel ________”.
If you are the vessel in distress you must state 8 things, what are they?

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  1. who you are (your vessels call letters and name)
  2. where you are (give gps coordinates, or distance from widely known geographical point)
  3. what the problem is aboard your boat.
  4. type of assistance needed
  5. number of people aboard and condition of any injured.
  6. present seaworthiness of your vessel.
  7. description of your vessel (length, type, cabin, masts, power, color of hull, superstructure and trim.)
  8. your listening frequency and schedule.
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Emergency and accident procedures:
if you are in distress or observe another vessel in distress, transmit the international distress call on ch. 16 and state: Mayday, mayday, mayday, this is vessel ________”.
If you observe another vessel in distress, what 5 things must you report?

A
  1. your position and, if possible, the bearing and distance of the vessel in difficulty
  2. nature of distress
  3. description of vessel in distress
  4. your intentions, course, speed
  5. your radio call sign, name of your vessel, listening frequency and schedule.
111
Q

Emergency and accident procedures:

what is the international sign for an aircraft that waants to direct a surface craft to a vessel in distress?

A

circling the surface craft, opening and closing the throttle, or changing propeller pitch (noticeable by change in sound) while crossing ahead of the surface craft, and proceeding in the direction of the vessel in distress. if you receive such a signal, you should follow the aircraft. if you are radio equipped, communicate on ch. 16. if no radio, be alert for a message block dropped from the aircraft.

112
Q

Emergency and accident procedures:

after the emergency, who must you notify?

A

coast guard

113
Q

Accident reporting:

Boat operators involved in an accident must: three things

A
  1. provide their name, address and vessel registration number to other involved parties:
  2. render assistance to any injured people
  3. in case of a death or disappearance, report the accident without delay to law enforcement officials.
114
Q

Accident reporting:
boat operators or owners must also make a written report of a boating accident to DBW within 48 hour when :
two criteria,

A
  1. a person dies within 24 hours of the accident, disappears, or is injured and requires medical treatment beyond first aid.
  2. total damage to all vessels involved and other property is more than $500 or there is complete loss of a vessel.
115
Q

Accident reporting:
In all other reported incidents, less than $500 and no injuries, no disappearance, no death of a person, the report must be made within ___ days of the accident. failure to comply is punishable by a fine of up to $____or imprisonment up to __months.

A

10, 1000, 6

116
Q

False search and rescue call:

it is a ______ to report a false report of an emergency.

A

misdemeanor.

117
Q

Accident reporting:

it is a _____ to report a false emergency and attempt to injure responding units.

A

felony

118
Q

Required Equipment:
Sailboats and manually propelled vessels: Life Jackets
Vessels less than 16 ft in length and all canoes and kayaks regardless of length must carry what type of pfd and how many.

A

class I, II, III, V for each person on board

119
Q

Required Equipment:
Sailboats and manually propelled vessels:Life Jackets
Vessels 16 ft and over except canoes and kayaks must have how many pfd’s.

A

One for each passenger aboard, plus at least one throwable (type IV) pfd. inflatable PFD’s must be worn at all time to be considered readily available.

120
Q

Required Equipment:
Sailboats and manually propelled vessels: Navigation Lights.
All vessels are required to display navigation lights from sunset to sunrise, and at times of restricted visibility.
what size vessels are required to carry a torch to prevent collision in night operations or in restricted visibility?

A

vessels less than 23 ft (7m) same rules apply with vessels under oars.

121
Q

Required Equipment:
Sailboats and manually propelled vessels: Sound Signaling Device.
a vessel less than __Ft __ in is not required to carry a whistle or bell, but must be able to provide some other means of making an efficient sound signal.

A

39ft 4 in

122
Q

Required Equipment:
Sailboats and manually propelled vessels: visual distress signals
boats less than __ ft; manually propelled crafts of any size; sailboats under __ft of completely open construction and not equipped with propulsion machinery; and boats competing in parades, regatta, race, or similar event are only required between sunset and sunrise to carry aboard devices that are suitable for night use.

A

16, 26

123
Q

Required Equipment:

Motorboats less than 16 ft: pfd

A

Type I, II, III, V must be readily available.

124
Q

Required Equipment:

Motorboats less than 16 ft: fire extinguisher

A

one type B-1 extinguisher must be carried when no fixed fire extinguishing system is not installed. Extinguishers are not required for outboard motorboats less than 26 ft.

125
Q

Required Equipment:
Motorboats less than 16 ft: Backfire flame arrester
which boats are required to have one?

A

inboard gasoline motors that are not exposed to the atmosphere above the gunwale level.

126
Q

Required Equipment:

Motorboats less than 16 ft: sound signaling device.

A

a vessel of less than 39 ft 4 in (12m) must be able to provide a means of making an efficient sound signal, but is not required to carry a whistle or bell.

127
Q

Required Equipment:

Motorboats less than 16 ft: Visual Distress signals

A

Boats less than 16 ft of completely open construction and not equipped with propulsion machinery, and boats competing in an organized marine parade, regatta, race, or similar event are only required between sunset and sunrise to carry aboard devices that are suitable for night use.

128
Q

Required Equipment:

Motorboats 16 ft to less than 26ft in length: PFD

A

one type I, II, III, V must be carried for each passenger aboard. in addition a type IV throwable PFD must be onboard.

129
Q

Required Equipment:

Motorboats 16 ft to less than 26ft in length: fire extinguisher

A

one type B-1 extinguisher must be carried when no fixed system is available. extinguishers are not required for outboard motorboats less than 26ft/open construction.

130
Q

Required Equipment:

Motorboats 16 ft to less than 26ft in length: backfire flame arrestor.

A

required for inboard gasoline motors that are not exposed to the atmosphere above the gunwale.

131
Q

Required Equipment:

Motorboats 16 ft to less than 26ft in length: visual distress signal

A

all boats 16 ft or more must carry devices aboard at all times. boaters must carry either: a) devices that are suitable for day use AND devices suitable for night use or, b) devices that can be used for both day and night use.

132
Q

Required Equipment:

Motorboats 16 ft to less than 26ft in length: nav lights.

A

navigation lights must be kept in serviceable condition and displayed between sunset and sunrise and at times of restricted visibility.

133
Q

Required Equipment:

Motorboats 26ft to less than 40 ft in length: pfd

A

one type I, II, III, V for each person aboard. and 1 type IV pfd throwable

134
Q

Required Equipment:

Motorboats 26ft to less than 40 ft in length: fire extinguisher

A

tow type b-1 or one type b-2 fire extinguisher must be carried when no fixed fire system is installed. one b-1 fire extinguisher must be carried with fixed systems.

135
Q

Required Equipment:
Motorboats 26ft to less than 40 ft in length: backfire flame arrestor.
What is required.

A

a backfire flame arrestor is required for inboard gasoline motors that are not exposed to the atmosphere above the gunwale level.

136
Q

Fire Extinguishers:

what kind of boats do not require a fire extinguisher.

A

A outboard vessel less than 26ft and:

  1. is not carrying any passengers for hire
  2. does not have a fixed fuel tank
  3. does not have spaces where fuel vapors can collect
137
Q

Fire Extinguishers:
All extinguishers must be readily accessible, preferably not stowed next to a common fire source and must be kept in serviceable condition. what labels are required for a fire extinguisher to be suitable for marine use? state 2

A
  1. coast guard approval numbers, or states that it is a “marine type USCG” or both markings.
  2. information stating that it is listed with underwriters laboratories (UL) and suitable for marine use.
138
Q

Fire Extinguishers:
An inboard power vessel less than 26 ft requires how many fire extinguishers if;
1. does not have a fixed extinguishing system.
2. Has a fixed extinguishing system.

A
  1. 1x b1 extinguisher.

2. no extinguisher required.

139
Q

Fire Extinguishers:
An inboard power vessel 26ft-40ft requires how many fire extinguishers if;
1. does not have a fixed extinguishing system.
2. Has a fixed extinguishing system.

A
  1. 2 x B1 extinguisher or 1 x B2 extinguisher.

2. 1 x B1 extinguisher.

140
Q

Fire Extinguishers:
An inboard power vessel 40ft-65ft requires how many fire extinguishers if;
1. does not have a fixed extinguishing system.
2. Has a fixed extinguishing system.

A
  1. 3 x B1 extinguishers, or 1 x B2 extinguisher and 1 x B1 extinguisher.
  2. 2 x B1 extinguishers or 1 x B2 extinguisher
141
Q

Muffling System:
Any motorboat operated on California inland waters or coastal waters up to __ mile(s) from shore must be muffled and may not exceed the noise level set by the DBW.

A

1 mile

142
Q

Muffling System:

pleasure boats may not exceed 90 dB if manufactured before what date?

A

January 1, 1993

143
Q

Muffling System:

Pleasure boats may not exceed 88 dB for engines manufactured on or after what date?

A

january 1, 1993

144
Q

Muffling System:
All motorboat noise levels must be below __ dB when measured by the shoreline sound level measurement procedure (SAE J1970)

A

75

145
Q

Ventilation system:
all motorboats, except open boats, made after 1940 and using gasoline as a fuel must have at least two ventilation ducts fitted with _____ or their equivalent for the efficient removal of explosive or flammable gases from all engine and fuel tank compartment bilges.

A

cowls

146
Q

ventilations system:
boats built after _____, _____, that have a gasoline engine for electrical generation, mechanical power or propulsion must be equipped with and operable ventilation system.

A

july 31, 1980

147
Q

Ventilation system:
boats built after july 31, 1980 must be meet these three criteria.
what are they?

A
  1. a compartment containing a permanently installed gasoline engine must either be open to the atmosphere or ventilated by an exhaust blower system.
  2. the intake duct for an exhaust blower must be in the lower one-third of the compartment and above the normal level of accumulated bilge water.
  3. a combination of more than one exhaust blower may be used to meet specified requirements.
148
Q

two stroke engine:
there is no statewide prohibition on the use of high emission two-stroke vessel engines, and there is no plan to prohibit them. a small number of cities , counties or districts have adopted ordinances on _____ _____ reservoirs that restrict or ban the use of _____ emission, carbureted or electronic fuel injection (efi) two-stroke marine engines.

A

drinking water, high,

149
Q

Backfire Flame Control Device:

Coast Guard-approved backfire flame arrestor, suitably secured to the ____ _____ with a _____-_____ connection.

A

air intake, flame-tight.

150
Q

Backfire Flame Control Device:
Backfire flame arrestor marked “SAE-____” or “UL ____” and suitably secured to the air intake with a flame-tight connection.

A

1928, 1111

151
Q

Backfire Flame Control Device:
Approved engine air and fuel induction system that provides adequate protection from __________ of backfire flame to the atmosphere, equivalent to that provided by an acceptable backfire flame arrestor.

A

propagation

152
Q

Backfire Flame Control Device:
Flame-tight ______ ________ air intake attachment, located or positioned so backfire flames would be dispersed to the atmosphere outside the vessel.

A

metallic carburetor.

note: this device must be acceptable to the coast guard and designed so that flames will not endanger the vessel, people on board, or nearby vessels and structures.

153
Q

Running Lights:

when is a boat exempted from having running lights?

A

if a boat is used exclusively in the daylight hours and not during periods of restricted visibility.

154
Q

Running Lights:

All vessels must show required running lights between _____ and _____ and during _____ ______.

A

sunset, sunrise, restricted visibility.

155
Q

Running Lights:
Power Driven Vessel: over 39ft 4 in (12 meters)
what lights are required for this type of vessel at night or during restricted visibility?

A
  • a masthead forward light
  • red and green side lights
  • sternlight
156
Q

Running Lights:
Power Driven Vessel: under 39ft 4 in (12 meters)
what lights are required for this type of vessel at night or during restricted visibility?

A
  • combination red and green sidelights

- 360 all around sternlight

157
Q

Running Lights:
Sailing vessel: operating under power of sail only.
what lights are required for this type of vessel at night or during restricted visibility?

A
  • red and green side lights

- sternlight

158
Q

Running Lights:
Sailing vessel: operating under power of sail only and less than 23 ft (7 meters) in length.
what lights are required for this type of vessel at night or during restricted visibility?

A

-red and green sidelights
-sternlight
or
-lighted lantern showing a white light, which must be exhibited in sufficient time to prevent collision

159
Q

Running Lights:
Sailing vessel: operating under machine power or combination of machine and sail.
what lights are required for this type of vessel at night or during restricted visibility?

A

-is considered a motor vessel and must follow the guidelines for a motor vessel.

160
Q

Running Lights:
Sailing vessel: operating under oars.
what lights are required for this type of vessel at night or during restricted visibility?

A
  • same rules as a sailing vessel under power of sail only.
161
Q

Anchor lights:
An anchor light is an ____ _____ _____ light exhibited where it can best be seen and is visible for __ mile. power driven vessels and sailing vessels at anchor must display anchor lights.

A

all around white, 2

162
Q

Anchor Light:

Vessels less than 23 ft (7m) in length are not required to display anchor lights unless:

A

anchored in or near a narrow channel, fairway or anchorage, or where other vessels normally navigate.

163
Q

Anchor Lights:
Vessels less than 65ft 7in (20 m) in inland waters when at anchor in a special anchorage area designated by the _______ ___ ________are not required to exhibit an anchor light.

A

Secretary of transportation

164
Q

Visual Distress-Signaling Device:
Vessels operating on coastal waters must carry the required number of approved visual distress-signaling devices. Coastal waters include territorial seas and those waters directly connected to those seas where any entrance exceeds _____ _____ miles between opposite shorelines to the first point where the largest distance between shorelines narrows to two miles (e.g., bays, sounds, harbors, rivers, inlets, etc.).

A

two nautical

165
Q

Visual Distress-Signaling Device:
All boats 16 ft or more in length must carry devices aboard at all times. Boaters must carry either: ___________________________; or ______________________.

A
  1. devices suitable for day use and devices suitable for night use
  2. devices suitable for both day and night use.
166
Q

Visual Distress-Signaling Device:
Boats less than 16 ft; manually propelled craft of any size; sailboats under __ ft of completely open construction and not equipped with propulsion machinery; and boats competing in any organized marine parade, ragatta, race, or similar events are only required to carry ______

A

26, devices that are suitable for night use between sunset and sunrise.

167
Q

Visual Distress-Signaling Device:

recognized signals include: list 16

A
  1. red star shells, 2. fog horn continues to sound, 3. white light flashing 4. gun fired at intervals of 1 minute, 5. orange flag with black square over black circle, 6. sos , 7. May Day by radio, 8. parachute red flare, 9. dye marker (any color) (dyes the water), 10. code flags november charlie (blue/white checkered flag over horizontal stripes of blue/white/blue/red/blue/white/blue flag), 11. black square flag over black ball flag, 12. person in water waving arms, 13. radio-telegraph alarm, 14. radio-telephone alarm, 15. position indicating radio beacon, 16. orange smoke (can that floats on water)
168
Q

Visual Distress-Signaling Device:
how many visual distress signals are you required to carry on board. what are the two exceptions where you only need to carry one of each.

A

3 each, orange flag and electric distress light for boats are only required at 1 each.

169
Q 
Marine Pollution (MARPOL) Regulations: 
Lakes, rivers, bays, sounds and 3 miles from shore. What is legal and not legal to dump.
A

not legal- plastic and any garbage other than graywater or dishwater.
legal- graywater, dishwater,

170
Q 
Marine Pollution (MARPOL) Regulations: 
3-12 miles from shore. what is legal and not?
A

not legal- plastic and if 1 square inch or larger: food waste, paper, rags, glass, crockery, metal, dunnage(lining and packing materials that float)

171
Q 
Marine Pollution (MARPOL) Regulations: 
12-25 miles from shore. what is legal and not legal.
A

not legal- plastic and dunnage

legal- graywater, dishwater, food waste, paper, rags, glass, crockery, metal

172
Q 
Marine Pollution (MARPOL) Regulations: 
outside 25 miles from shore. what is legal and not legal?
A

not legal- plastic

legal- graywater, dishwater, food waste, crockery, metal, dunnage.

173
Q

Registration of vessels:

California law requires all vessels to be registered and numbered except: list 8 items

A
  1. boats propelled manually
  2. boats eight feet or less in length propelled solely by sail
  3. certain vessels owned by public agencies
  4. vessels documented by the coast guard
  5. foreign vessels
  6. ship’s lifeboats used solely for lifesaving purposes
  7. vessels having valid registration in the state of principal use and not remaining in California over 90 consecutive days.
  8. sailboards.
174
Q

Registration of vessels:

where do you go to get your vessel registered?

A

DMV

175
Q

Registration of vessels:

Where is the hull id number located? certificate of ownership, issued by the dmv, will contain the hull id number.

A

on the transom by the manufacturer or builder, or the number assigned by dmv and marked on the transom by the owner.

176
Q

Registration of vessels:

Display of numbers and stickers: where do you adhere the sticker received by the dmv?

A

Both sides on the forward half of the vessel, usually by the bow.

177
Q

Registration of vessels:
Display of numbers and stickers:
how tall do the letters/numbers have to be and what color?
how should the letters and numbers be spaced on both sides?
for pwc’s stickers should not be adhered to what?
how should letters/numbers and registration sticker be arranged on port side and starboard side?

A

3 inches, contrasting the color of the hull, removable hatches,

port: letters/numbers then the sticker
starboard: sticker then letters/number, both from left to right.

178
Q

Notification requirement:
if your vessel has been destroyed or abandoned a notice must be given to the dmv within __ days along with your certificate of ownership.

A

15

179
Q

Notification requirements:

if your address has changed you are required to notify the dmv within __ days.

A

15

180
Q

Notification requirements:

if you vessel has been sold, a notice to the dmv must be given within __ days and must include what 3 things.

A

5 days,

date of sale, a description of the vessel, and the name and address of the new owner.

ABC's of Boating (1 decks)

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