You need to berth a powerboat on a pontoon with a strong onshore wind pushing the boat onto the berth. What is the correct approach technique?

A. Approach beam-on at full speed and let the wind slow you down against the pontoon

B. Approach slowly, at an angle of about 20-30°, with the engine able to go astern to control the final approach — the wind will push you onto the berth so use very little power; have a crew member ready with springs and breast lines

C. Approach from the opposite direction so the wind is behind you on the approach

D. Approach fast and use reverse thrust aggressively to stop — momentum is needed to overcome the wind

A. The kill cord is only required when travelling above 15 knots

B. If the driver is thrown from the helm, the cord pulls the kill switch stopping the engine — preventing the vessel continuing at speed unmanned (a "circle of death" where an uncontrolled powerboat circles at full throttle striking the crew in the water)

C. The kill cord prevents fuel surging at high speed

D. Kill cords are advisory only — they are not required by law for leisure powerboats

A. Check fuel and kill cord only — all other checks are annual service items

B. Fuel (level, no leaks, correct mix if 2-stroke); oil (4-stroke: check dipstick); engine mounting bolts tight; kill cord condition and function; propeller (no damage, cotter pin present); safety equipment (lifejackets, flares, VHF, bailer, paddle); kill cord attached before starting

C. Run the engine in the water for 10 minutes before departure — no pre-launch checks needed

D. Only check fuel level — outboard engines are self-maintaining