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RBS Boat Crew Specs and Crew Knowledge
USCG 25' RBS Specs and Boat Crew Knowledge
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07/22/2011

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Term
Symptoms of Fatigue (6)
Definition
Inability to Focus Mental confusion or judgement error Decreased motor skills and sensory ability Increased irritability Decreased performance Decreased concern for safety
Term
Causes of Fatigue (9)
Definition
Extreme hot & cold
Not enough rest
Boredom
Trying to balance
Poor physical conditioning
Exposure to the sun
Exposure to extreme noise
Eye strain
Stress
Term
Prevention of Fatigue (5)
Definition
Adequate rest Appropriate dress for conditions Rotate crew duties Provide food and refreshments Observe other crew members for signs
Term
What is Motion Sickness?
Definition
Nausea caused by an imbalance between visual images and the portion of the middle ear the senses motion.
Term
Causes of motion sickness
Definition
Mental & physical stress from the rolling and pitching motion
Chart work or other tasks that require close attention
Term
Symptoms of Motion Sickness (7)
Definition
Nausea and vomiting
Increased salivation
Unusual paleness
Sweating
Drowsiness
Weakness
Stomach Discomfort
Term
Prevention of Motion Sickness (4)
Definition
Stay out of confined spaces
Stay in fresh air
Look at the horizon
Avoid smoking
Term
Three Medications for Motion Sickness
Definition
Meclizine
Dramamine
Scopolamine Patches
Term
Team Coordination Skills (7)
Definition
Adaptability & Flexability
Assertiveness
Communication
Decision Making
Mission Analysis
Leadership
Situational Awareness

Memory Aid: African Americans Can Drink Malt Liquor Sometimes
Term
What is the responsibility of the crew concerning fatigue?
Definition
Watch each other to prevent excessive fatigue from taking its toll.
Term
Arterial Bleeding
Definition
Blood coming from an artery, bright red, gushes in jets with pulse
Term
Venous bleeding
Definition
Blood coming from a vein, dark red in color with a steady flow
Term
Capillary Bleeding
Definition
Blood coming from a smaller vein, bright red in color
Term
Causes of burns (5)
Definition
Thermal
Electric Shock
Chemical
Radiation
Sunburn
Term
Pressure Points (10)
Definition
Facial
Temporal
Subclavian
Carotid
Axillary
Brachial **Child Pulse
Radial
Femoral
Popliteal
Doralis Pedis
Term
Types of Bleeding control (4)
Definition
Bandage
Direct Pressure
Pressure points
Tourniquet
Term
How many pints of blood in the human body?
Definition
10 Pints
Term
Heat Exhaustion Symptoms (7)
Definition
Collapses
Sweats Profusely
Pale skin
Pounding Heart
Nausea
Headache
Restlessness
Term
CPR Procedures (10) and Meaning
Definition
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation

Safe area
Protective Equipment (PPE)
Check Responsiveness
Notify EMS
Put them on their back
Tilt Head back
Look, Listen, Feel 5-10sec
2 breaths 2 seconds each
Look, Listen, Feel
2 breaths for every 30 compressions
Term
First Degree Burn
Definition
Outer layer of skin
Redness
Warmth
Tenderness
Mild pain

Immerse in cool water
Flush chemical for 20 minutes
Cover with a sterile dressing
Term
Second Degree Burn
Definition
Inner layers of skin
Blisters
Severe Pain
Redness
Warmth

Immerse in cool water
Flush chemical for 20 minutes
Don't break blisters
Cover with a sterile dressing
Term
Third Degree Burn
Definition
Penetrates full thickness of skin
Possible white and lifeless skin to black
Immerse in cool water
Flush chemical for 20 minutes
Don't break blisters
Cover burn to reduce air exposure
Do not remove clothing unless smoldering
Treat for shock
Assess Vitals every 5 minutes
No ice or ointment
Term
MK-127
Definition
Parachute Flares
Height 650-700ft
Descends at a rate of 10-15 ft/second
Lasts 36 seconds
Term
Firefly (strobe)
Definition
100,000 candle power
50-70 flashes/minute
Can be seen for 5 NM
Operates for 9 hours continuous use
Operates 18 hours intermittent use
Term
MK-79
Definition
Consists of 7 MK-80's and 1 MK 31
Height 250-650 ft
Lasts 4.5 seconds
12,000 candle power
Term
Whistle
Definition
Heard for 1,100 yards or 1000 meters
Term
Signaling Mirror
Definition
Can be seen for great distances
Directions are on the back
Term
MK 1-24
Definition
Day end- orange smoke, lasts 20 seconds
Night end- Red flare, lasts 20 seconds

Night end identifiable by two raised bands on that end
Hold flare at 45 degrees away from you when lighting off either end
Term
Divers knife
Definition
Used to free one from entangling lines
Blunt tip and serrated edge
05 inches long
Term
Pepirb
Definition
Personal Electronic Position Indicating Radio Beacon 406 & 121.5 MHz Accuracy of 03 NM
Term
Emergency Egress Procedures (12)
Definition
Brace for impact
Remain strapped in until motion has subsided
Plan egress with crew
Best swimmer exits first followed by worst swimmer
Swim clear and away
Muster and account for any missing
Remain upwind/up current
Attempt to climb onto bow (to avoid props)
Check injuries and provide first aid
Inventory signaling equipment, PLB
Check for gas before lighting off pyro
Stay with the boat
Term
Symptoms of a heat stroke (10)
Definition

Red skin hot & dry to the touch

Body Temperature above 105F

Headache

Weak & Rapid Pulse

Confusion

Violence

Delirium

Unconsciousness

Brain damage may exist if medical treatment is not given immediately

Term
Hypothermia Symptoms (10)
Definition
Pale, cold skin
Pupils dilated
Poor coordination
Slurred Speech
Incoherent thinking
Unconsciousness
Muscle Rigidity
Weak Pulse
Labored Breathing
Irregular heartbeat
Term
H.E.L.P.
Definition
Heat Escape Lessening Position
Term
Stoke Litter
Definition
Top to Bottom:
Gray
Blue
Red
Green
Black

Order of Assemble:
Blue
Black
Red
Green
Gray
Term
P6 Dewatering Pump
Definition
-pump is rated at 250 gallons/min

-3 inch suction and discharge hose

-Priming at 12ft in less than a minute

-4 gallon fuel tank that lasts from 4-6 hours

-6 1/2 HP 4-cycle engine

-has a built-in float switch
for automatic operation.

-pump will turn on when the water level
reaches 2⅛ inches and off when no load is sensed by the pump’s impeller.

-The discharge for the electric cabin dewatering pump is located on the aft,
starboard exterior cabin bulkhead, above the deck edge walkway.

-The pump requires 12 VDC for operation and draws 3.3 amps at 12 volts.

-The boat is outfitted with a portable, manual bilge pump rated at 10 strokes per gallon and 6 gallons per minute.
Term
Design Length of hull
Definition
25'ft 2.5in
Term
Length Overall
Definition
29ft 6.5in
Term
Beam Overall
Definition
8ft 6in
Term
Operational Draft (DIW with engines vertical)
Definition
39inches
Term
Draft with engines tilted up (waterline to keel)
Definition
23.25 inches
Term
Height of navigation light mast when on a trailer
Definition
12ft 8in
Term
Height of radar dome when on trailer
Definition
11ft 0.5in
Term
Height of search light when on trailer
Definition
9ft 7in
Term
Highest fixed point when on trailer
Definition
Radar Cofferdome 9ft 0.5in
Term
Crew Capacity
Definition
4 Crew
Term
Passenger Capacity (sitting on aft boxes and gunwales)
Definition
6 Passengers
Term
Seating Total
Definition
10 Seats Total
Term
Fuel Tank capacity
A class and B class
Definition
A Class- 125gal
B Class- 105gal
Term
Propulsion Machinery
Definition
Twin Honda 225 HP 4 stroke outboards
Term
Propellers
Definition
14x19 Mercury offshore or Vensura Series
Term
Boat weight (fully outfitted, no crew)
Definition
7400 lbs
Term
Boat Maximum Weight (fully outfitted, four crew, six passengers)
Definition
9200 lbs
Term
Weight (full outfit, fuel, trailer, no crew)
Definition
9450 lbs
Term
Only watertight bulkhead
Definition
Frame 16
Term
Maximum Speed
Definition
46 knots at 6000 rpm
Term
Cruise Speed
Definition
35 knots at 4500 rpm
Term
Maximum range at cruise speed
Definition
A class - 175NM
B class - 150NM
Term
Maximum Operating winds
Definition
25 knots
Term
Maximum Operating Seas
Definition
6ft (no surf)
Term
Maximum Towing Capacity
Definition
10 displacement tons
Term
Maximum Operating Distance Offshore
Definition
10NM
Term
Outside Air Temp
Definition
0 - 105 F
Term
Outside water temp
Definition
28 - 95 F
Term
Operation on Ice
Definition
None
Term
Contents of Anchor/ Ammunition Locker (10)
Definition
01- Fortress 7-Pound Anchor
03- 3/8inch Galvanized Anchor Shackles (Weight limit 2000 lbs)
01- 1/4in x 4ft PVC Coated Anchor Chain (secured with a bungee cord)
02- Mooring lines 2in OR 2 1/4in (circumference) x 25ft DBN
02- Fenders (5.5in x 20in)
01- Anchor Line (1.75in circumference x 100ft) Stowed in a mesh bag
01- Anchor line thimble (spliced in eye)
01- Galvanized Screw Pin Shackle 3/8in (attached to thimble)
01- Galvanized 3/8in swivel
01- Galvanized Screw pin Shackle 5/8in (attached to swivel)
Term
Main Cabin Forward Compartment Contents (Cuddy Cabin)
Definition
Spare Kill switch Lanyard (stowed in pouch)
3/16in T-Allen wrench (stowed in pouch)
90 Degree Phillips Screwdriver (stowed in pouch)
Fire Extinguisher (Type B-1)
Term
Navigation Kit Contents (20)
Definition
Briefcase with CG Logo
Charts (as required per AOR)
Pencils
China Markers (grease pencils)
Stop Watch
Search Pattern Slide Rule
Parallel Rule
Weems Plotter
Anemometer
Gum Eraser
Pencil Lead Sharpening Pad
Tide Book (pages as required)
Coast Pilot (pages as required)
NAVRULES
Light List (pages as required)
Nautical Slide Rule
Chart One
Note Pad
Flashlight with Red Lens
Compass Divider
Term
Starboard Seat Contents
Definition
04- EEBD's and CBR Equipment (when required)
01- First Aid Kit
01- Hand Bilge Pump (10 strokes/min=6 gallons/min)
Term
What is on the STBD Bulkhead right next to the COX'N?
Definition
Binoculars
Term
Forward Port Seats Storage Compartment Contents
Definition
03- 12 Volt Gel Cell Batteries
Term
Contents of Spare Parts Kit/Tool Bag
Definition
02 Quarts 10w/30 Lube Oil
Phillips and Flathead Screwdrivers
Metric Wrench Set (10mm-20mm)
Pliers
Rags
Hub Kit
Spark Plug Wrench with 4in Extension
Prop Nut Wrench (Big and Yellow)
Term
Gear Bag Contents
Definition
1.5in Circumference x 9ft DBN Skiff hook line
Stainless Steel Shackles (3/8in and 1/2in)
Mousing Wire Ties/Zip Ties: Minimum of 04
Flashlight (no larger than 2D cell in size)
Dewatering pump tie down strap
Term
Port side Storage Compartment contents Center and Aft
Definition
Spare Parts Kit/Tool Bag
Gear Bag
02- 5.5in x 20in Fenders
02- 2in OR 2.25in x 25ft DBN mooring lines
02- 2in OR 2.25in x 35ft DBN mooring lines
Term
What is in the Main Cabin above Aft Cabin Door?
Definition
Towing Mast and Lightening Rod
Term
What is on the Aft Cabin door?
Definition
Garelick Deluxe Telescoping Boat Hook 8ft
Term
Contents of Main Deck (7)
Definition
24in Throw-able Life ring
Life Ring Strobe light (50-70flashes/min)
National Ensign
CG Ensign
Tow Line (2.25in Circumference DBN) with cover
406MHz Category II EPIRB with GPS
Throw line bag
Term
Contents of Aft Cabin Port Deck Locker
Definition
No Stowage (potential damage to the fuel system)
Term
Contents of Aft STBD Deck Locker
Definition
Fire Extinguisher (type B-1)
12 VDC Negative Bus Bar cover
Term
Operating Weight of engines
Definition
Approx. 633 lbs
Term
Cabin design
Definition
Constructed of 5052 Marine Grade Aluminum
Term
Hull Design
Definition

Deep "V" Rigid Mono Hull

Constructed of 5086 Marine Grade Aluminum

Term
Hull Type
Definition
Deep "V" Rigid Mono Hull
Term
Maximum Fuel Usage
Definition
95% (100 Gal)
Term
Weather Tight Bulkheads
Definition
Frame 7 1/2
Frame 13 1/2

Frames and numbered Aft to Forward
Term
Work Uniform and Type III PFD Weather Conditions
Definition
Water= 60+ degrees
Air Temp= 60+ degrees
Term
Anti- Exposure Coveralls Weather Conditions
Definition
Water 50-60degrees, Air 50+degrees
Term
Dry Suit Weather Conditions
Definition
Water= Under 50 Degrees
Air= Under 50 Degrees
Term
Factors the Accelerate Hypothermia (4)
Definition
Cold temperatures
Wind
Air Temperature
Sea Spray
Term
Types of Hulls
Definition
Displacement: pushes water away letting hull to settle down into water
Planing hull: skims the surface of the water
Semi-displacement hull: when operating at slow speeds hull is displacement and once reached a faster pace turns into planning hull.

25ft RBS is Semi-Displacement
Term
Types of Keels
Definition
Bar Keel
Flat Plate Keel
Term
Two Types of Forces that affect Stability
Definition
Static: Inside forces
Dynamic: Outside forces
Term
Parts of a Danforth Anchor
Definition
Stock
Crown
Flukes
Shank
Term
17 Distress Signals
Definition
Red Star Flares
Red Parachute Flares
Black Flag over Black Ball
Orange Back Ground with Black Circle in front (orange iPod)
Gun shots at 1 minute intervals
Waving of the arms
Continuous sounding of the fog horn
November over Charlie
Orange Smoke
Any color dye in the water
Flames on a vessel
Mayday over radio
EPIRB
Radio Telephone
Radio Telegraph
S-O-S
Strobe Light (120 flashes/min)
Term
Gar Model Components
Definition
Supervision
Planning
Event Complexity
Environment
Crew Selection
Crew Fitness

Green 0-23
Amber 24-44
Red 45-60
Term
How many windows does a Defender B Class have?
Definition
14
Term
How many cleats are there on the RBS?
What size are they?
Definition
6 cleats made of 5052 marine grade aluminum
10inches long
Term
What is the Engine idle?
Definition
650+-
Term
What are the Egress routes for a Capsized RBS?
Definition
The preferred method of egress from a Defender Class boat is through the
port/starboard sliding doors. Attempt egress from the aft or forward cabin door only as a last resort.
Term
How much oil is in the engines?
Definition
8 Quarts
Term
OHIP
Definition
Overhead Hinged Instrument Panel
Term
S A F E
Definition
Secured Around Flotation Equipped
Term
S I N S
Definition
Scalable Integrated Navigation System
Term
Search light
Definition
Rated at 200,000 Candle power, can be rotated 360 degrees
Term
What is Cavitation?
Definition
The formation of a partial vacuum around the propeller blades of a vessel.
Term
What is the difference between trim and tilt?
Definition
Trim is a slower speed used for changing the propeller’s angle in relation to the water’s surface. Whereas tilt is a faster speed used to bring the engine completely up.
Term
What is the difference between Variation and Deviation?
Definition
Variation is the difference between magnetic and true north bearings.
Deviation is the effect of metal objects on the compass.
Term
Explain the difference between set and drift.
Definition
Set is the direction an object is moving.
Drift is the rate/speed the object is being moved at.
Term
What are the three phases of SAR?
Definition
Uncertainty: Doubt
Alert: Apprehension
Distress: Danger
Term
What is the type and chemical inside the fire extinguishers on board?
Definition
Type B-1
Ammonium Phosphate
Designed to be used for class A, B, and C fires.
Term
Length at the waterline
Definition
22ft 8.5in
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