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iLearnToBoat Course [2025] Questions and Answers

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• You file a float plan for a weekend trip. Which of these should be included

in the plan? - -registration number, size, and make of your boat

- HOW TO PISS OFF DOCKED/PARKED BOATS? - -DRIVE IT JUST ABOVE IDLE

SPEED SO YOUR BOAT PUSHES A BIG WAKE. EITHER IDLE OR GET ON PLANE

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• You need to refuel your PWC. When should you check for gas fumes? - -

after fueling and before starting the engine

• How can you prevent static sparks while filling your boat's fuel tank? - -

Keep contact between the tank and the fuel spout.

• Which statement regarding vessel maintenance is true?
• When storing a vessel for a long time, it is best to keep it in the sun and

uncovered.

• When cleaning a vessel, use regular household detergents and cleaners.
• When replacing electrical parts on a vessel, never use automotive parts.
• When preparing your vessel for cold weather, use antifreeze that contains

ethylene glycol. - -When replacing electrical parts on a vessel, never use automotive parts.

• What is the problem with using your boat's engine to drive it onto a trailer?
• -The propeller's wash can create a large hole just beyond the ramp.
• You are docking your boat. There is no wind or current. What is the best

way to dock? - -Approach the dock slowly at a narrow angle (about 20 degrees).

• How should you approach a dock when the wind or current is pushing you

toward the dock? - -Approach parallel to the dock and allow the wind or current to push you in.

• When boating at night, what does a single white light on a boat tell you? -

-You are overtaking another boat or it is anchored. 1 / 2

• You are operating a powerboat at night. You see red and white lights on

another boat. What should you do? - -Give way to the other vessel.

• A PWC is overtaking another vessel. Which vessel must give way? - -the

PWC

• Two boats are operating near each other. Which is the boat that must

maintain its course and speed? - -the stand-on vessel

• Which of these causes the most collisions?
• carrying alcohol on board a vessel
• failing to keep a proper lookout
• jumping the wake of other vessels
• displaying navigation lights incorrectly - -failing to keep a proper lookout
• Who is required to keep a proper lookout while boating? - -operator
• What is every vessel operator required to do? - -Take all necessary action

to avoid a collision.

• You hear the fog signal of another vessel, and a risk of collision exists.

What action must you take? - -Reduce to "idle speed," and proceed with caution.

• What should you check to decide if a speed is safe for your boat? - -wind

and water conditions

• How do you know when you are operating your vessel at a safe speed? - -

You have enough time to avoid a collision.

• Which of these anchors is a good choice for most recreational boats?
• fluke-style
• clamp-style
• galvanized chain
• concrete block - -fluke-style
• From which part of the boat should you lower the anchor line? - -bow
• You return from the open sea. You see a green lighted buoy with the

number 3. What should you do? - -Keep the buoy on your port (left) side.

• You see a buoy with both red and green bands. What does this buoy mark?
• -the junction of two channels
• You enter a harbor. You see a buoy with red and white vertical stripes.

What should you do? - -Go around the buoy on either side.

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