A Course for Safe Boating

Chapter 3 u Vessel Operation

WEBSITE For more information about marine security, visit www.dbw.ca.gov/ MarineSecurity

Tips to Prevent Theft ƒ ƒ Engrave valuable boating gear with the owner’s drivers license number. ƒ ƒ Photograph or videotape the inside and outside of the boat, showing all installed equipment and additional gear carried. ƒ ƒ Keep a written inventory of the boat, trailer and equipment. List all electronics, outboard engines, and other gear by brand name, model and serial number. ƒ ƒ Remove property from the boat after each boating trip. ƒ ƒ Store the boat and trailer out of sight in a garage, storage shed or backyard. ƒ ƒ Secure the boat and trailer to a pole or tree with a strong lock and chain.

REVIEW QUESTIONS: TRAILERING AND LAUNCHING A BOAT

Answer these questions by circling T for true or F for false. 1. It is necessary to unplug the brake lights from the trailer before you launch your boat. T F 2. You should always remove the winch cable from the boat before you back down the ramp. T F 3. Check the boat for safety equipment and fuel level while it is on the ramp. T F 4. If your boat is registered, you do not need to register the trailer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . T F 5. When trailering a boat, it takes longer to stop and to pass another car. T F

Turn to page 100 for correct answers.

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