2013 New York Safe Boating Textbook - (Page 42)

MARINE ENVIRONMENT Here are some simple procedures to stop aquatic nuisance species. Follow these procedures at the launch ramp every time you take your boat out of the water:  Drain all water from boat, engine, live wells, bait buckets and equipment.  Inspect your boat, trailer, motor and anything  Rinse all boat and trailer parts with tap water— hot, high-pressure spray is best. else that has been in the water for plant and animal material, and remove and dispose of any that you find.  Allow the boat and trailer to dry thoroughly in the sun before trailering to another body of water. bodies of water.  Never release plants, fish, or animals into other Anti-fouling Paints Keeping your hull free and clean of marine growth allows your boat to maintain higher speed and conserve fuel. Anti-fouling paint works by releasing toxic chemicals into the surrounding water to discourage marine growth. Unfortunately, the paints developed in the past were extremely toxic to fish and shellfish. Federal and state laws now regulate what type of bottom paints can be used and who can apply them. For more information on bottom paint, contact your local marina or boatyard. They will know what is appropriate and most effective for your area. Review Questions 1. If you have an oil spill from your boat who do you contact? _____________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________ 2. In a no-discharge zone or in sole state waters, what are the requirements for the marine sanitary device? _______ ________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________ 3. 4. In NYS waters, can garbage be disposed of by dumping it overboard from your boat? ________________________ If you trailer your boat, what must you do to prevent moving aquatic nuisance species from one body of water into another? ____________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________ Answers on page 84 42 

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of 2013 New York Safe Boating Textbook

2013 New York Safe Boating Textbook
Contents
Introduction
Boats and Motors
Registration of Boats
Equipment
Fueling and Ventilation
Safe Loading and Powering
Preparation for Getting Underway
The Marine Environment
Rules of the Road
Boat Operations
Seamanship
Navigation
Personal Watercraft
Boating Related Activities
Accidents and Emergencies
Frequently Asked Questions
Chapter Review Questions Answers

2013 New York Safe Boating Textbook

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