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what is indicated by a white marker with an orange crossed diamond and "Swim Area" in black lettering? - ANSWERSan area where vessels are prohibited and only swimming allowed as you enter a harbor from the open sea, you see a red nun buoy. how should you pass it? - ANSWERSkeep it on your starboard (right) side what is indicated by this white marker with an orange circle and a black lettering? - ANSWERSa controlled area where a boater must proceed at a speed no greater than that which will maintain steerage and headway what is the best way to find out about hazards on a local waterway? - ANSWERSconsult a nautical chart what should you do if you see a mud trail in your wake indicating you are in a seagrass area? - ANSWERSstop your vessel, silt the motor, and pole or walk the vessel out of the sea-grass bed. boaters operating in rivers, inlets, or navigation channels must make a reasonable effort to stay certain distance from a divers-down flag or buoy. - ANSWERS100 feet what should a vessel operator do to make sure everyone knows what to do in case of an emergency? - ANSWERSconduct an emergency drill with the passengers. what apperas on the capacity plate of a powerboat and, by Florida law, must not be exceeded? - ANSWERSmaximum weight, persons, horsepower according to Florida law, what must a vessel operator do when entering a "no wake" area? - ANSWERSslow down to idle speed when should a life jacket be discarded and replaced - ANSWERSwhen it is slightly torn what is one part of a regular vessel and engine maintenance program? - ANSWERSchecking the oil level before ever outing
what should you do, at a minimum, before leaving for a daytime outing on the water? - ANSWERScontact a responsible person and tell him/her where you will be boating and when you plan to return how much line should you let out when anchoring? - ANSWERS7 to 10 times as much line as the water depth what should you do before allowing someone also to operated your vessel - ANSWERSmake sure they meet the minimum age and education requirements for operation what should you do if your vessel capsizes and remains floating uside down? - ANSWERSclimb onto the bottom of the overturned vessel if you are operating a PWC and see a powerboat approaching from the right, what should you do? - ANSWERSyou are the vessel on the left and so you should give way and allow the other vessel to pass how can you prevent transporting nuisance species (plants or animals) with your vessel from one waterway to another? - ANSWERSremove aquatic plants and mud from your boat and trailer before moving your boat from one waterway to another. what should a vessel operator do to keep a proper lookout - ANSWERSwatch for navigational hazards. what is the main purpose of the lateral system of red and green buoys and markers? - ANSWERSto mark the edges of safe water areas what should PWC operators always do as a courtesy to other boaters and people on shore? - ANSWERSbe aware of excessive noise that PWCs can create and avoid operating in the same area too long. which of the following is a good safety procedure when fueling your vessel? - ANSWERSafter refueling, open all windows, doors and openings and turn on the ventilation system if your inboard/outboard boat runs aground, what action should you take in additions to shifting the weight away from the point of impact? - ANSWERSstop the engine and lift the out-drive what type of sound-producing device must all vessels carry on board? - ANSWERSwhistle or horn or some mechanical means of making a sound signal at night, the red sidelight indicates which side of of a vessel - ANSWERSport (left) side