Boating Safety Flashcards
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What is the minimum number of B-1 fire extinguishers required on an uninspected vessel between 26 and 40 feet?
Answer: Two
Vessels between 26 and 40 feet must carry at least two B-1 fire extinguishers, or one B-2 extinguisher.
Which factor most increases the risk of capsizing a small vessel?
Answer: Overloading and improper weight distribution
Overloading a vessel and placing weight too high or unevenly is the leading cause of capsizing in small boats.
What safety equipment must be demonstrated to passengers before departure on an uninspected passenger vessel?
Answer: Location and use of PFDs, fire extinguishers, and emergency exits
Before departure, passengers must be briefed on PFD locations, fire extinguisher locations, and emergency exit routes as required for uninspected passenger vessels.
What is the safest method for a passenger to board a small vessel?
Answer: Step low and into the center while maintaining three points of contact
Boarding by stepping low into the center of the vessel while maintaining three points of contact keeps the center of gravity low and prevents capsizing.
When is a vessel operator required to activate the emergency position indicating radio beacon (EPIRB)?
Answer: When the vessel is in grave and imminent danger
An EPIRB should only be activated when the vessel is in grave and imminent danger and rescue is needed, as it triggers an international search and rescue response.
What is the proper procedure for checking a portable fire extinguishers readiness?
Answer: Check the pressure gauge, safety pin, and look for physical damage
A portable fire extinguisher should be checked by verifying the pressure gauge is in the green zone, the safety pin is intact, and there is no physical damage or corrosion.