1 Boater’s Safety EducationAlabama Boating Requirements

2 Boating Safely in AlabamaCertification Roberson / Archer Act of 1994 requires that anyone 12 years and older that operates a motorized vessel on the water of this State shall obtain a boaters safety certification

3 All about Boats ClassificationsMotorized vessels are divided into 4 classifications according to length Class A – Less than 16 feet in length Class 1 – 16 feet to less than 26 feet Class 2 – 26 feet to less than 40 feet Class 3 – 40 feet to 65 feet

4 Recreational Boats Small Utility boats and Jon BoatsWidely used for fishing Most made of aluminum Powered by outboard engine

5 Generally start at 18 feet in length and up to 50 or 60 feetRecreational Boats Cruisers Larger in size Generally start at 18 feet in length and up to 50 or 60 feet

6 Recreational Boats Runabouts Most are made of fiberglass or aluminumPowered by inboard or outboard engines

7 Recreational Boats Personal WatercraftConsidered by the U.S. Coast Guard as a Class A Vessel Powered by inboard engine or jet pump Subject to the same laws as larger vessels

8 Recreational Boats Canoes, Kayaks, and Inflatable'sMostly powered by paddles and oars

9 Recreational Boats Sailboats and Sailboards Variety of sizesMost are powered by Sail and or engines

10 Boat Capacity Plate Mounted in plain site of the vessel operatorTells the operator the following information… Maximum number of people it can carry Maximum weight in pounds Maximum horsepower for that vessel

11 Parts of a Vessel Beam Freeboard Waterline Draft Propeller Chines RailOutboard Motor Stern Steering Wheel 1 Combination Light (Red, Green) Windshield Cleat

12 Registration Required for all mechanically propelled vesselsReads from left to right Bold and 3 “ high Contrasting color Above the water line Spaces between letters and numbers Decals must be displayed 6 “ from the numbers

13 Equipment RequirementsPFD – Personal Flotation Device Must be U.S Coast Guard Approved Should fit properly

14 Know What the Law RequiresEffective May 1, 1995, a wearable U.S. Approved Coast Guard PFD approved Type I, II or III life preserver is required for each person aboard all vessels no matter the length

15 Vessels 16 feet or longer 1 approved wearable PFD for each person on board Plus at least 1 throwable PFD device (Type IV)

16 PFD’s and the law All persons under the age of 8 years old on any vessel shall wear an approved wearable PFD that is remains snapped, clipped or zipped at all times, except within an enclosed cabin or sleeping quarters. \ { "@context": "http://schema.org", "@type": "ImageObject", "contentUrl": "http://slideplayer.com/12270855/72/images/16/PFD%E2%80%99s+and+the+law.jpg", "name": "PFD’s and the law", "description": "All persons under the age of 8 years old on any vessel shall wear an approved wearable PFD that is remains snapped, clipped or zipped at all times, except within an enclosed cabin or sleeping quarters. \", "width": "1024" }

18 Equipment RequirementsFire extinguishers Classified by Letters and Numbers as to the type and size fire they can put out Most vessels require a Type B,C – Dry Chemical Extinguisher Type B – Flammable Liquids Type C – Electrical Fires

19 Equipment RequirementsEmergency Shut-Off Switch Illegal to operate a motorized vessel less than 24 feet with an open cockpit and a motor with more than 50 HP unless it is equipped with an emergency motor shut-off switch

20 Equipment RequirementsBackfire Flame Arrestor Internal Combustion Engines may backfire All motorboats except outboards and diesels must have a U.S. Coast Guard approved backfire flame arrestor

21 Equipment RequirementsMufflers Illegal to operate a motorboat in any manner that exceeds 86 decibels at 50 feet

22 Equipment RequirementsWhistles, Horns, and Bells Both inland and International rules require all boats some means of producing effective sound signal If your boat is 12 meters or longer a power whistle, horn or bell must be carried

23 Equipment RequirementsLight Requirements for Pleasure Crafts All vessels must show running lights between sunset and sunrise and during periods of restricted visibility Light Requirements vary from vessel length and propulsion type

24 Light Requirements Anchor Light – all around white light visible for 2 miles Red Light on the bow shining Left or Port side Green Light on bow shining right or Starboard side

25 Navigation and Safety Enforced By the U.S. Coast Guard along with State enforcement authorities Hazards Operator Awareness Overloading / Overpowering Speed Regulations Restricted Areas Riding on Decks and Gunwales Interference with Navigation Mooring to Buoys

26 Navigation and Safety Hazards Pollution RegulationsMotorboat Operator Age Water Skiing Races and Regattas

27 Navigation Rules Who has the right of way? Meeting Head-OnEach Vessel shall turn to the to the Starboard (right) and pass the other vessel on its Port (Left)

28 Navigation Rules Crossing Stand on Vessel Holds course and speed

29 Navigation Hopefully you have learned a little more than Miss Teen South Carolina did in school!!!