Docking, anchoring, trailering, fueling safety, and boat handling.
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- What angle should you approach a dock at?
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15-20 degrees- What is the purpose of a spring line?
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Prevents the boat from sliding forward or backward along the dock- Name four common anchor types
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Danforth, plow, mushroom, and hook/grapnel- What is the minimum recommended scope ratio for anchoring?
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7 to 1 (seven times the water depth)- What is prop walk?
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The tendency of the propeller to push the stern to one side, especially during reverse- Where should fenders be positioned before docking?
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On the side facing the dock, hung at rail height- What indicates an anchor is dragging?
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The boat's position changes even though you believed the anchor was set- What percentage of a trailer's weight should be on the hitch?
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10-15 percent of the trailer's total weight- Why should anchor rode never be rope alone?
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It will rot, chafe, and lacks sufficient weight for proper setting- How do you prevent galvanic corrosion in a marine engine?
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Install a zinc anode below the waterline- What should you do before backing into a slip?
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Assess wind and current, position a crew member to watch the stern, and plan an escape route- Name three factors that affect anchor holding power
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Anchor type, bottom composition, and scope ratio- Where is a boat's pivot point?
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At the center of the lateral plane, roughly 40 percent back from the bow- What should be off before fueling?
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The engine, and the ignition switch must be in the off position- What is a boat hook used for?
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Retrieving floating objects, assisting in docking, and picking up mooring balls
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