Boat Types Canoe Kayak Inflatable Boat Personal Watercraft BS 98 01-03-1 - B 97 02-05-1
Boat Types Runabout Cruiser Sportsfisherman BS 98 01-03-2 - B 97 02-05-2
Boat Types Trawler Pontoon Boat Houseboat BS 98 01-04 - B 97 02-06
Types of Sail Boats Cat Boat Sloop Cutter Ketch Yawl BS 98 01-07 - B 97 02-10
Types of Rope Weave Laid Rope Braided Rope B 97 04-02
The Figure Eight Knot BS 98 01-30 - B 97 04-03
Round Turn and Two Half Hitches BS 98 01-27-1
The Clove Hitch and Two Half Hitches BS 98 01-27-2 - B 97 04-04
The Cleat Hitch BS 98 01-28 - B 97 04-05
The Bowline BS 98 01-29 - B 97 04-06
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 BS 98 01-12-1 - B 97 08-02
While Fueling Keep nozzle in contact with filler pipe Estimate fuel needed Fill only 95% full BS 98 01-12-2 - B 97 08-03
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 until you are sure there are no fumes BS 98 01-12-4 - B 97 08-04
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 BS 98 01-13-1 - B 97 08-06-1
Additional Recommended Equipment BS 98 01-13-2 - B 97 08-06-2
Typical Coast Guard Capacity Placard BS 98 01-14-3 - B 97 08-09
Trimming the Boat Down by the bow Down by the stern Correctly trimmed BS 98 01-14-4 - B 97 08-10
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 BS 98 01-15 - B 97 08-11
Getting Underway Wind From Ahead Or Off The Pier BS 98 01-16 - B 97 08-12-1
Getting Underway Wind From Astern B 98 01-17 - B 97 08-12-2