Basic Boating Information

Return to Table of Contents

1

Boating Terms

2

Hull Designs

3

Boat Length

4

Propulsion

5

Capacity

6

Hull Identification Numbers

7

Homemade Boats

8

Recall Hotline

9

Theft Prevention

10

Loaning a Boat

11

Lines and Knots

12

Trailers and Trailering

13

Boat Ramps

14

Weather

15

Float Plans

16

Boat Maintenance

17

Fueling

18

Environmental Considerations

19

Chapter Review

BOATING SAFETY HOTLINE

Used to obtain information on boating defects or recall campaigns. The Hotline, maintained by the USCG, is also used to report consumer complaints. The number for the Hotline is 1-800-368-5647.


   
Copyright © 2004-2007 American Boating Education
Last Modified: April 28, 2005