Florida Keyz wrote:
here are my questioins for you, DSK,

1. Where is the pivot point on a boat?

That depends on the boat. Sailboats pivot around their CLR which is
usually a vertical axis through their keel or centerboard. Motorboats
behave differently, pivoting around a point somewhat forward of their
geometrical center of lateral area. Usually a motorboat's pivot point is
somewhere between 1/4 and 1/3 the distance aft from her bow.


2. Red over white over red lites indicate?

A vessel restricted in ability to maneuver.


3. In the Florida Keys, Specifically Key Largo, where is the demarcation line?

Don't know, never been there.


4. Which craft has the lowest ranking in right of way rules?(this is and easy
one)

A pleasure craft under power.


5. what is the proper polite way to pass a slower vessel on the ICW.

That depends on the vessels in question. Is either of them restricted in
draft? What is the passing vessel's wake characteristic?

In general, the polite way to pass is either as far away as can be
managed, or if that's still close enough that wake is a problem, then
relatively close abeam making minimum wake.


6. Can you explain the red, on the right rising ?

Nope. Not sure if it means the same as "red right returning."


7. You are in the ocean, you see a yellow quick flasing light in the water,
what does that indicate?

Something you don't want to hit.


8. A knot weakens the strength of a line by how much?

Depends on the knot, depends on the type of line. The usual quoted
figure is by half. Braided line is stronger in knots.


9., what is a red over green over red marker with a small yellow triangle on
the top red section.

A red channel marker that is a green marker for a secondary channel, and
a red marker for the ICW.


10.Why is the bathroom on a boat called the head?

Because on many boats, especially back in the old days, the doorway was
low and people banged their heads going in or out. The expression "hit
the head" was a euphemism for going to the bathroom.


Answer these correctly, and you will advance to round 2.

Does this mean you're asking me questions you already know the answer
to? Are you satisfied then, you arrogant jack-off?

Doug King