Propeller Strike Avoidance

Precautions to prevent injuries from a spinning propeller (e.g., turning off the engine when swimmers are near, using propeller guards). A key safety point in boater education.

Related Terms

Propeller Guard

A protective cage or ring installed around a boat’s propeller to reduce the risk of prop strikes;...

Jet Boat Handling

Operating a waterjet-powered boat (no external propeller) with unique steering nuances at low spe...

PFD Types

USCG classifications (Type I, II, III, IV, V) denoting different flotation devices for different ...

Sheer Pin or Prop Pin

A small, sacrificial metal pin designed to break if the propeller hits a hard object, protecting ...

Overboard Recovery

Procedures for retrieving a person who has fallen off a boat (e.g., the “figure 8” method, throwi...

Wake Surfing Safety

Boaters create a large wake so a rider can surf without a rope near the stern; states may regulat...

Engine Cut-Off Device Law

Federal or state regulations requiring an operator to use a device (lanyard or wireless FOB) that...

Man Overboard

A situation where someone falls off the vessel into the water; boater education covers the correc...

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