Alabama Boaters Boating Laws & Navigational Rules 4

Question 1

A green buoy with an odd number marks which side of the channel when you are heading upstream or returning from sea?

Accepted Answer

The port (left) side

Answer

Green buoys with odd numbers mark the port side of the channel when returning from open water.

Question 2

What minimum safety equipment must vessels under 26 feet carry in addition to PFDs in Alabama?

Accepted Answer

A fire extinguisher, visual distress signals, and a sound-producing device

Answer

Federal and Alabama regulations require fire extinguishers, visual distress signals, and a whistle or horn at minimum.

Question 3

When two power-driven vessels cross paths, which vessel must give way?

Accepted Answer

The vessel that has the other on its starboard side

Answer

In a crossing situation, the vessel that sees the other on its starboard side is the give-way vessel.

Question 4

How far from a swimmer must Alabama boaters maintain a no-wake speed?

Accepted Answer

100 feet

Answer

Alabama law requires vessels to slow to no-wake speed within 100 feet of a swimmer in open water.

Question 5

What does five or more short blasts of a horn signal?

Accepted Answer

Danger or doubt about the other vessel's intentions

Answer

Five or more short blasts is the danger/doubt signal, warning that a collision risk exists.

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