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Personal Watercraft

Inflatable Boat

Canoe

Kayak

Boat Types

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Boat Types

Runabout

Cruiser

Sportsfisherman

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Boat Types

Trawler

Pontoon Boat

Houseboat

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Types of Sail Boats

Cat BoatSloop

Cutter

Ketch Yawl

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Types of Rope Weave

Laid Rope

Braided Rope

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The Figure Eight Knot

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Round Turn and Two Half Hitches

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The Clove Hitch and Two Half Hitches

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The Cleat Hitch

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The Bowline

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Before Fueling

Fuel in daylight when possible Tie boat securely to dock Put out all flames; no smoking Shut off engines/electrical equipment Close doors, hatches, portholes Have fire extinguisher close at hand Have all passengers leave the boat

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While Fueling

Keep nozzle in contact with filler pipe

Estimate fuel needed

Fill only 95% full

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After Fueling

Close filler pipe opening

Wipe up any spillage - leave wipers on shore

Open all portholes, doors, hatches

Check fuel lines, tanks, and filters for leaks

Turn on bilge blower, if so equipped

Sniff bilge for vapors - run blower untilyou are sure there are no fumes

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Vessel Required Equipment

Checklist Operators license and/or certificate

Boat registration/documentation

Life preserver for each person

Throwable flotation aid, if required

Fire extinguisher, if required

Visual distress signals, if required

Horn and/or bell

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Additional RecommendedEquipment

Anchor and Rode Docking Lines

Spare Anchor First Aid Kit

Bilge Pump/Bailer Flashlight

VHF Radio Oars/Paddles

Charts Boat Hook

Compass Tool Kit/Spare Parts

Food and Water

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Typical Coast GuardCapacity Placard

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Trimming the Boat

Down by the bow

Down by the stern

Correctly trimmed

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Departure Check List

Disconnect all shore utility lines

Check for nearby boats, persons in water

Release dock lines

Proceed slowly under minimum power

Take in fenders

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Getting Underway Wind From Ahead Or Off The Pier

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Getting Underway Wind From Astern

WIND