A powerboat under 7 metres in length at night is required to show which lights?

A. Minimum: a white all-round light visible 2nm (or a combined lantern showing red/green/white). Preferred: regulation steaming lights — red/green sidelights (arc 112.5°) and white stern light (arc 135°) and white masthead light (arc 225°). Must be visible from the required arcs in COLREGs Rule 23

B. No lights are required for vessels under 7m in length — this is a small craft exemption

C. Only a white stern light is required — sidelights are optional under 7m

D. A torch shone at approaching vessels is sufficient for vessels under 7m

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