Water current has the greatest effect on which type of boat?
Answer: Displacement sailboats.
Explanation
Displacement sailboats are affected the most by water currents.
The tongue weight of a trailer should be what percent of the Gross Trailer Weight Rating (GTWR)?
5 to 15%
Trailer ratings are based on what?
The total weight of the trailer and boat
Which class of trailer hitch is best suited for a boat and its equipment weighing less than 2,000 pounds?
Class I
Which of the following is considered a safe refueling practice?
Closing all hatches and doors while refueling
Water current has the greatest effect on which type of boat?
Displacement sailboat
What should you do when operating a boat in large waves and high wind?
Head into the waves at a slight angle and reduce speed
Gasoline and propane fumes are most likely to accumulate in what part of the boat?
Bilge
When retrieving a boat at a ramp what should be avoided?
Power loading onto the trailer
How much fuel is it illegal to spill overboard?
Any amount that causes a sheen
Who should you call first if you have an oil or fuel spill?
U.S. Coast Guard National Response Center
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