Boaters Education

3. Number must be in at least three-inch-high____ letters
7. Short cord for attaching the engine cut-off switch to the operator´s wrist or personal floatation device (PFD)
9. Upper edge of vessel´s side (generally pronounced ¨gunnel¨)
10. Rear of a vessel
11. All persons born after June 30,1980, must have passed a____ education course approved by the MDWFP to operate a vessel legally
14. Over the side or out of the vessel
15. ____Bouys that are cylindrical-shaped buoys and are always marked with green markings and odd numbers
16. less than 16 feet
17. The ¨____¨ must apply for the Certificate of Number to be transferred to his or her name within 10 days from the date of purchase
18. left side of a vessel

1. Vessel requiring early and substantial action to keep away from other vessels by stopping, slowing down, or changing course.
2. Hooded opening designed to scoop in air
4. All vessels must carry one wearable USCG-approved____ for each person on board
5. Lights that must be displayed from sunset to sunrise and during periods of restricted visibility, such as fog
6. Light that indicates a vessel´s port(Left) side
8. ____Buoys that are cone-shaped and are always marked with red markings and even numbers
12. Vessel that must maintain its course and speed unless it becomes apparent that the give-way vessel is not taking appropriate action
13. Light that indicates a vessel´s starboard(Right) side
15. ____Monoxide (CO) is an invisible, odorless, tasteless gas the is produced when a carbon-based fuel burns.
16. Metal fitting on which a rope can be fastened