Alabama Boaters Equipment Requirements 4

Question 1

Which of the following boats is NOT required to carry visual distress signals on Alabama coastal waters?

Accepted Answer

A manually propelled kayak used only during daylight

Answer

Manually propelled vessels such as kayaks and canoes used only during daylight hours are exempt from the visual distress signal requirement on coastal waters.

Question 2

What sound-producing device is required on boats under 39.4 feet (12 meters) in length?

Accepted Answer

A whistle or horn audible for at least one-half mile

Answer

Boats under 39.4 feet must carry a sound-producing device such as a whistle or horn that is audible for at least one-half mile.

Question 3

Boats 39.4 feet (12 meters) or longer are required to carry which additional sound-signaling device beyond a horn?

Accepted Answer

A bell

Answer

Vessels 12 meters or longer must carry both a horn and a bell to meet federal sound-signaling equipment requirements.

Question 4

What is a 'navigation light' requirement for motorboats underway between sunset and sunrise?

Accepted Answer

Red and green sidelights plus a white stern light must be displayed

Answer

Motorboats underway at night must display red (port) and green (starboard) sidelights and a white stern light so other boaters can determine their direction of travel.

Question 5

What color is the sidelight on the starboard (right) side of a vessel?

Accepted Answer

Green

Answer

The starboard sidelight is green, while the port (left) sidelight is red — a common memory aid is 'green means go, red means stop.'

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Alabama Boaters Equipment Requirements 4