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Your powerboat runs aground. What should you do before trying to free it?

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  1. Gun the engine in reverse right away
  2. Keep moving forward and check the chart
  3. Stop the engine and check for leaks and damage

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  1. NASBLA ESP TR 103-2022 Basic Boating Knowledge, Core Plus Power higherlogicdownload.s3.amazonaws.com/NASBLA/76594a34-f3a1-4916-95ac-1e9c872170cc/UploadedImages/education/national-education-standards/ESP_TR_ESP_103_Core_Plus_Power_2022_06_01FINAL.pdf Checked 2026-10-09.

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