How far must a PWC stay away from any other vessel if the PWC is operating faster than slow, no wake speed?
Operate a vessel at greater than “slow, no wake speed” too close to the shoreline of any lake. For motorboats other than personal watercraft, too close means within 100 feet of the shoreline. For personal watercraft, too close means within 200 feet of the shoreline.
Why do world class swimmers shave their body and wear swim caps?
Swimmers shave their entire bodies to get rid of body hair in return allowing for reduced drag in the pool. Shaving also helps swimmers to gain a better feel for the water by removing dead skin cells.
When is the speed limit on a boat?
Speeding is exceeding speed limits or operating at a speed greater than is reasonable and prudent, taking into consideration weather and other operating conditions. 30 miles per hour maximum between one-half hour after sunset and one-half hour before sunrise
How many people must the PwC be rated to carry?
You are towing a skier with a PWC and have an observer on board. How many people must the the PWC must be rated to carry? What minimum distance must be maintained from a U.S. Navy boat? What condition is often confused with the early stages of carbon monoxide poisoning?
Is it illegal to cross the wake of another vessel?
It is illegal for a vessel to become airborne when crossing the wake of another vessel or its own wake. Speeding is exceeding speed limits or operating at a speed greater than is reasonable and prudent, taking into consideration weather and other operating conditions.
Who is responsible for performing a pre-departure check of a recreational boat?
Carry your craft around the dam. Who is responsible for performing the pre-departure check of a recreational boat? Who is responsible for reviewing a pre-departure checklist before a boat outing? You are towing a skier behind your boat. Which of these is a safety precaution you should take?
What are the rules for boating in Massachusetts?
• Motorboats towing anyone in any manner must be equipped with a ladder, steps, platform, or similar device that can be used to pull the person being towed from the water. • In addition to other required safety equipment, motorboats less than 16 feet, except PWCs, must carry a paddle/oar.
You are towing a skier with a PWC and have an observer on board. How many people must the the PWC must be rated to carry? What minimum distance must be maintained from a U.S. Navy boat? What condition is often confused with the early stages of carbon monoxide poisoning?
What is the most important thing to remember about steering a PWC?
Who is responsible for reviewing a pre-departure checklist before a boat outing? What is the most important thing to remember about steering a PWC? You lose all steering control when the engine is idling or shut off. You are operating a PWC.
Carry your craft around the dam. Who is responsible for performing the pre-departure check of a recreational boat? Who is responsible for reviewing a pre-departure checklist before a boat outing? You are towing a skier behind your boat. Which of these is a safety precaution you should take?