Detailed Telephone Survey

OMB No. 1625-0089
Expiration Date: / /

The National Recreational Boating Survey
This telephone survey targets all boating households1 whether they own a recreational vessel or
not. It collects data about registered and unregistered recreational vessels, and is to be conducted
only in states where mailing lists of registered boat owners are not available for a state wide mail
survey.
Hello. My name is ____________________.
I am calling to invite you to participate in a survey that is being conducted by [contractor name] for the U.S. Coast
Guard. The purpose of this survey is to find out about people’s recreational boating experiences and to improve
the effectiveness of boating safety programs.
Are you a person 16 years of age or older who resides in a U.S. household?
If no, ask: May I please speak with such a person who lives with you?
If no such person is home, say: Thank you for your time. Good-bye. …and end the call.
If another person comes on the line, begin at the top with, “Hello…”
If yes, ask: Are you willing to give me about 20-25 minutes of your time to participate in this survey? It does
not matter if you have never participated in recreational boating or have never owned a recreational
watercraft. It is important that non-boaters also participate in this study.
If no, say: Thank you for your time. Good-bye. …and end the call.
If yes, continue below…
By responding to this survey, you are playing an important role in helping the U.S. Coast Guard improve boating
safety and the quality of boating experiences across the country. If you have never participated in recreational
boating or have never owned a recreational watercraft, the survey will skip you past the questions that do not
apply to you.
Your responses to this survey will be kept completely confidential and will only be reported in combination with the
responses of others. Your privacy will be protected to the maximum extent allowable by law, and your name will
not be given to the U.S. Coast Guard or any other organizations.
Thank you very much for agreeing to participate in this important study. Begin the survey…
An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to a collection of information
unless it displays a valid OMB control number.

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A boating household is a household with at least one member who participated in any recreational boating
activity or not during the year 2007.
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YOUR PARTICIPATION IN RECREATIONAL BOATING DURING 2007
We would first like to ask about your participation in recreational boating. Recreational boating includes
use of any boat owned by you, someone else, or a rented or chartered boat that does not include a
captain or crew. Being a passenger on a ferry, tour or cruise ship, or any other commercial boat is not
considered to be participation in recreational boating and should not be included in your responses to
the following questions.
1.

Did you participate in recreational boating during 2007?

 Yes
2.

 No  (Skip to question 3.)

How many days during 2007 did you boat on board all boats that you own, boats owned by others,
or boats that you rented?
Number of days:

_____

(Skip to question 4.)

3.

Have you ever participated in recreational boating as an adult or as a child?

 Yes  (Skip to question 12.)
 No  (Skip to question 12.)

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PARTICIPATION ON VARIOUS TYPES OF BOATS AND IN BOATING ACTIVITIES
4.

We are interested in obtaining information about individuals who own recreational boats.
Recreational boats include all types of: airboats, auxiliary sailboats, cabin motorboats, canoes,
kayaks, houseboats, inflatables, open motorboats, personal watercraft, pontoon boats, rowboats,
sail only boats, and others.
On/in which types of recreational boats did you go out on the water during 2007? (Interviewer: Read
the options; then prompt for the next two questions as needed.) Which of those boats did you
personally operate, paddle, or row? And how many days did you go out on the water on board each
of those boats during 2007?
Types of
recreational boats

Operated, paddled, or
rowed during 2007

Other

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______
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Unknown

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Airboat
Auxiliary sail
Cabin motorboat
Canoe
Kayak
Houseboat
Inflatable
Open motorboat
Personal watercraft
Pontoon boat
Rowboat
Sail only

5.

water during 2007

How many years have you been boating?

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6.

Number of days on the

Boated on/in
during 2007

Less than one year
1-2 years

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3-5 years
6-8 years

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9-10 years
More than 10 years

Does your household own any life jackets? If yes, how many?

 Yes  How many? _______

 No

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7.

In your opinion, what is the primary reason an adult boater would not wear a life jacket while
participating in a recreational boating activity?

______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
8.

In your opinion, what motivates an adult boater to wear a life jacket while participating in a
recreational boating activity?

______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
9.

During 2007, which of the following activities did you engage in while boating, and how many days
did you participate in each of these activities? (Interviewer: Read all the options and prompt as
needed.)

Recreational activities
Cruising
Fishing from a boat
Hunting from a boat
Quiet water paddling
Racing
Rowing
Scuba diving or snorkeling
Sightseeing or nature observation from a boat
Sunbathing
Swimming or diving from a boat
Waterskiing, wakeboarding, or tubing
Whitewater boating
Other

10.

Engaged in while
boating during 2007

Number of days
participated in while
boating during 2007

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While boating during 2007, were there any instances when the operator or the passengers were
drinking alcoholic beverages?

 Yes, the operator
 Yes, the passengers  (Skip to question 12.)

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 No  (Skip to question 12.)
 Don’t know/don’t recall  (Skip to question 12.)
11.

During 2007, were you ever out on a recreational boat while you believed the operator was impaired
due to drinking alcoholic beverages?

 Yes

 No

HOUSEHOLD INVOLVEMENT IN BOATING
12.

Did you, or anyone residing in your household, own any recreational boats in 2007?

 Yes  (Skip to question 14.)
13.

Did you own a boat any time as an adult?

 Yes
14.

 No

Please provide the gender and age of all persons, including yourself, who resided in your
household during 2007. Indicate which household members boated during 2007.
Persons

Gender

Yourself (person 1)
Person 2
Person 3
Person 4
Person 5
Person 6
Person 7
Person 8
Person 9

•
•
•
•

 No

 Male
 Male
 Male
 Male
 Male
 Male
 Male
 Male
 Male

 Female
 Female
 Female
 Female
 Female
 Female
 Female
 Female
 Female

Age

Boated in 2007?

______
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If Yes to question 1; No to question 12; Yes to question 13
 (Skip to question 91.)
If Yes to question 1; No to question 12; No to question 13
 (Skip to question 94.)
If No to question 1; Yes to question 3; No to question 12; Yes to question 13
 (Skip to question 95.)
If No to question 1; No to question 3; No to question 12; No to question 13
 (Skip to question

One household member, under 16 years of age and living in the household, who boated in 2007 will be randomly
selected. If there is no one under 16 in the household, skip to question 23.

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Please answer the following questions about the [___] year old [female, male] household member. If they
are available now, please consult with them when answering the questions.
15.

Is this child currently available to help you answer a few questions about his or her boating
experiences?

 Yes  (Skip to question 17.)
16.

 No

Are you able to answer questions about this child’s boating experiences?

 Yes
17.

 No  (Skip to question 23.)

How many days during 2007 did this child boat on board all boats that you own, boats owned by
others, or boats that you rented?

______

Number of days:

18.

On/in which types of recreational boats did [he, she] go out on the water during 2007? Which of
those boats did [he, she] personally operate, paddle, or row? And how many days did [he, she] go
out on the water on board each of those boats during 2007?
Operated, paddled, or
rowed during 2007
(Respond only for those
checked at left.)

Number of days on the

Boated on/in
during 2007
(Check all that apply.)

Other

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______
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Unknown

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Types of
recreational boats
Airboat
Auxiliary sail
Cabin motorboat
Canoe
Kayak
Houseboat
Inflatable
Open motorboat
Personal watercraft
Pontoon boat
Rowboat
Sail only

19.

water during 2007
(Respond only for those
checked at left.)

Did [he, she] ever wear a life jacket while boating during 2007?

 Yes

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 No

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20.

During 2007, which of the following activities did [he, she] engage in while boating, and how many
days did [he, she] participate in each of these activities? (Interviewer: Read the options; then prompt
as needed.)
Recreational activities

Engaged in while
boating during 2007

Number of days
participated in while
boating during 2007

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Cruising
Fishing from a boat
Hunting from a boat
Quiet water paddling
Racing
Rowing
Scuba diving or snorkeling
Sightseeing or nature observation from a boat
Sunbathing
Swimming or diving from a boat
Waterskiing, wakeboarding, or tubing
Whitewater boating
Other

21.

Has [he, she] ever completed a boating safety or boating-related course?

 Yes
22.

 No  (Skip to question 23.)

During which year did [he, she] last complete a boating safety course?
Year completed:

______

(If a child was helping the adult respond to the questions, thank them for their time.)

NUMBER AND TYPES OF BOATS OWNED DURING 2007
23.

How many recreational boats did you, or someone in your household, own during 2007?

 One
 Four  (Skip to question 25.)
 Two  (Skip to question 25.)
 Five  (Skip to question 25.)
 Three  (Skip to question 25.)  Six or more. How many? ____  (Skip to question 25.)

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RESPONDENTS WHO OWNED ONE BOAT IN 2007
24.

All states require that boats with motors or engines be registered in the state where the owner
resides or the boat is operated, regardless of the length of the boat. Many states also require boats
over a certain length to be registered even if they do not have a motor or engine.
Some vessels that measure at least five net tons and are wholly owned by a citizen of the U.S. can
be documented. Most vessels more than 25 feet in length will measure five net tons or more.
Was the boat that you, or someone in your household, owned during 2007 registered or
documented?

 Yes   Registered
 Documented
 Registered and documented

 No  (Skip to question 27.)

(Skip to question 26. After
completing it, skip to question 48.)

RESPONDENTS WHO OWNED MORE THAN ONE BOAT IN 2007
25.

All states require that boats with motors or engines be registered in the state where the owner
resides or the boat is operated, regardless of the length of the boat. Many states also require boats
over a certain length to be registered even if they do not have a motor or engine.
Some vessels that measure at least five net tons and are wholly owned by a citizen of the U.S. can
be documented. Most vessels more than 25 feet in length will measure five net tons or more.
How many of the [insert number from question 23] boats that you owned in 2007 were registered or
documented?

 None were registered or documented  (Skip to question 27.)
 All were either registered or documented
 Some were either registered or documented

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INFORMATION ABOUT REGISTERED AND/OR DOCUMENTED BOATS
26.

Please provide the following information about each of your REGISTERED and/or DOCUMENTED
boats.

Type of Boat

Length
(in feet)

What is its
registration
status?

Was the boat
taken out on the
water in 2007?

If registered, in
which state?

If yes, how
many days?

On average, how
many hours was
this boat taken out
on the days it was
taken out on the
water?

On average, how
many persons were
on board while the
boat was out on the
water?

 (Skip this question
if the boat was not
taken out on the
water in 2007.)

 (Skip this question if
the boat was not
taken out on the
water in 2007.)

Number of hours:

Number of persons:

Registered/documented boat #1:

 Registered
______ feet
In which state:
(Select from a
pull-down list of
boat types: as
listed in
question 4.)

 Don’t know

(Select from a pulldown list of states.)

 Documented
 Don’t know

 No, it was not
taken out on
the water in
2007.

 Yes, it was
taken out on
the water in
2007.

______

______

 (Skip this question
if the boat was not
taken out on the
water in 2007.)

 (Skip this question if
the boat was not
taken out on the
water in 2007.)

Number of hours:

Number of persons:

Number of days:
______
Registered/documented boat #2:

 Registered
______ feet
In which state:
(Select from a
pull-down list of
boat types: as
listed in
question 4.)

 Don’t know

(Select from a pulldown list of states.)

 Documented
 Don’t know

 No, it was not
taken out on
the water in
2007.

 Yes, it was
taken out on
the water in
2007.

______

______

 (Skip this question
if the boat was not
taken out on the
water in 2007.)

 (Skip this question if
the boat was not
taken out on the
water in 2007.)

Number of hours:

Number of persons:

Number of days:
______
Registered/documented boat #3:

 Registered
______ feet
In which state:
(Select from a
pull-down list of
boat types: as
listed in
question 4.)

 Don’t know

(Select from a pulldown list of states.)

 Documented
 Don’t know

 No, it was not
taken out on
the water in
2007.

 Yes, it was
taken out on
the water in
2007.

______

______

Number of days:
______

(If the response to question 23 was “One,” skip to question 48.)

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INFORMATION ABOUT UNREGISTERED AND NON-DOCUMENTED BOATS
27.

Please provide the following information about each of your UNREGISTERED or NONDOCUMENTED boats.

Type of Boat

Length
(in feet)

What is its
registration
status?

Was the boat
taken out on the
water in 2007?

If registered, in
which state?

If yes, how
many days?

On average, how
many hours was
this boat taken out
on the days it was
taken out on the
water?

On average, how
many persons were
on board while the
boat was out on the
water?

 (Skip this question
if the boat was not
taken out on the
water in 2007.)

 (Skip this question if
the boat was not
taken out on the
water in 2007.)

Number of hours:

Number of persons:

Unregistered/non-documented boat #1:

 Unregistered
______ feet
In which state:
(Select from a
pull-down list of
boat types: as
listed in
question 4.)

 Don’t know

(Select from a pulldown list of states.)

 Undocumented
 Don’t know

 No, it was not
taken out on
the water in
2007.

 Yes, it was
taken out on
the water in
2007.

______

______

 (Skip this question
if the boat was not
taken out on the
water in 2007.)

 (Skip this question if
the boat was not
taken out on the
water in 2007.)

Number of hours:

Number of persons:

Number of days:
______
Unregistered/non-documented boat #2:

 Registered
______ feet
In which state:
(Select from a
pull-down list of
boat types: as
listed in
question 4.)

 Don’t know

(Select from a pulldown list of states.)

 Documented
 Don’t know

 No, it was not
taken out on
the water in
2007.

 Yes, it was
taken out on
the water in
2007.

______

______

 (Skip this question
if the boat was not
taken out on the
water in 2007.)

 (Skip this question if
the boat was not
taken out on the
water in 2007.)

Number of hours:

Number of persons:

Number of days:
______
Unregistered/non-documented boat #3:

 Registered
______ feet
In which state:
(Select from a
pull-down list of
boat types: as
listed in
question 4.)

 Don’t know

(Select from a pulldown list of states.)

 Documented
 Don’t know

 No, it was not
taken out on
the water in
2007.

 Yes, it was
taken out on
the water in
2007.

______

______

Number of days:
______

(If the survey participant only owns unregistered/non-documented boats, proceed with question 28. If the survey
participant, or someone in his or her household, owns at least one registered or documented boat, skip to
question 48.)
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UNREGISTERED BOAT ONLY
(If the survey participant has more than one unregistered boat, randomly select one of those boats which was
taken out on the water in 2007and refer to that boat when asking the following questions. If none of them were
taken out on the water in 2007, skip to question 78.)
28.

Are you the primary operator of your [insert one of the unregistered boats taken out in 2007]?

 Yes  (Skip to question 31.)  No
29.

Who is the primary operator of your [insert one of the unregistered boats taken out in
2007]? (Interviewer: Record how the primary operator is related to the person whom you are interviewing.)

____________________________________________
30.

What is the age of the primary operator of your [insert one of the unregistered boats taken out in
2007]?
Age:

31.

Which category best describes your skill level operating this type of boat?

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32.

_____

Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Expert

Are you familiar enough with this boat to answer some questions about it?

 Yes
33.

 No  (Skip to question 78.)

In which states—including the state where your permanent residence is located—was the [insert
one of the unregistered boats taken out in 2007] taken out on the water during 2007? And how
many days was it taken out on the water in each of those states?
States where boated in 2007
(Select from a pull-down menu.)
State 1: ______
State 2: ______
State 3: ______
State 4: ______
State 5: ______

Number of days taken out
on the water during 2007

______
______
______
______
______

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34.

During 2007, was your [insert one of the unregistered boats taken out in 2007] operated on
freshwater or on saltwater?

 Freshwater  (If only “freshwater” is checked, answer question 35, then skip to question 37.)
 Saltwater  (If only “saltwater” is checked, skip to question 36.)
35.

In which types of freshwater was the [insert one of the unregistered boats taken out in 2007]
operated during 2007? (Interviewer: Read the options.)

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Bays, inlets, sounds or harbors
Canals
Intercoastal waterways
Lakes, ponds or reservoirs

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Rivers or streams
The Great Lakes
Other (specify) ____________________
I don’t know

(If only “freshwater” was checked in question 34, please skip to question 37.)
36.

On which types of saltwater was the [insert one of the unregistered boats taken out in
2007] operated during 2007? (Interviewer: Read the options.)

 Canals
 Gulfs
 Near-shore ocean
37.

In which of the following boating-related activities did you or other persons engage while on board
the [insert one of the unregistered boats taken out in 2007] during 2007? (Interviewer: Read the
options.)

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38.

 Off-shore ocean
 Other (specify) ____________________
 I don’t know.

Cruising
Fishing from a boat
Hunting from a boat
Quiet water paddling
Racing
Rowing
Scuba diving or snorkeling

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Sightseeing or nature observation from a boat
Sunbathing
Swimming or diving from a boat
Waterskiing, wakeboarding, or tubing
Whitewater boating
Other (specify) ____________________

______________________________

During which months in 2007 was the [insert one of the unregistered boats taken out in 2007] taken
out on the water? (Interviewer: Do not read the options.)

 January
 February
 March

 April
 May
 June

 July
 August
 September

 October
 November
 December

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39.

Was the [insert one of the unregistered boats taken out in 2007] transported/tailored for the
purpose of launching it during 2007?

 No  (Skip to question 42.)
 Yes, it was transported
40.

At which type(s) of sites/ramps was the [insert one of the unregistered boats taken out in 2007]
launched during 2007? (Interviewer: Read all the options.)

 A launch site operated by a state boating or fishing agency
 A launch site operated by a county or local government
 A launch site operated by a federal agency (National Park Service, NOAA, U.S. Forest Service, Army
Corps of Engineers, Fish and Wildlife Service, Bureau of Reclamation)
A launch site at a marina or dry stack


 A privately owned/operated launch site
 Other
 I don’t know
41.

How many times was the [insert one of the unregistered boats taken out in 2007]
transported/trailered and launched in 2007?
Number of times:

42.

How often were there life jackets and other life preservers on board the [insert one of the
unregistered boats taken out in 2007] when it was taken out on the water during 2007? (Check only
one.)

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
43.

_____

Always or most of the time
Sometimes
Rarely
Never  (Skip to question 44.)

How many life jackets and other life preservers were usually on board the [insert one of the
unregistered boats taken out in 2007] while it was out on the water during 2007?
Number of life jackets and life preservers:

44.

_____

Other than life jackets, was there usually any other emergency/safety equipment on board the
[insert one of the unregistered boats taken out in 2007] when it was taken out on the water during
2007?

 Yes
 No  (Skip to question 46.)

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45.

Which types of emergency/safety equipment were usually on board the [insert one of the
unregistered boats taken out in 2007] while it was out on the water during 2007? (Interviewer: Read
the options and prompt with the following question as needed.) And which of these items did someone
use at least once in an emergency situation while on board this boat during that year?
Was it on
board during
2007?

Was it used in an
emergency
situation during
2007?





Safety rope







Equipment for reaching someone in the water such as a boat hook
or similar piece of equipment





Fire extinguisher











Types of emergency/safety equipment
First aid kit  (Interviewer read only if clarification is requested:
A first aid kit is a collection of medical supplies and equipment for
treating minor injuries that can be safely used without the
assistance of a medical practitioner such as a doctor, a nurse, or
an emergency medical technician)
Ring or other throwable flotation device

Visual distress signals (flares or flags)
Sound signals (horns, whistles, and other sound devices)
Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon-EPIRB

46.

During 2007, was the [insert one of the unregistered boats taken out in 2007] involved in any of the
following incidents? (Interviewer: read the list and prompt as needed for the following questions.) For
each type of incident that is selected, how many times did it occur? And how many incidents were
reported to U.S. Coast Guard, state, or local authorities?

Types of Incidents

Number of times
incident occurred
(Complete only for
those items checked
at left.)

Number of
incidents reported
to authorities
(Complete only for
those items
checked at left.)

______
______
______
______
______
______
______








Collision with another vessel

Other (specify) _________________________

______
______
______
______
______
______



No incidents with this boat  (Skip to question 78.)

______

Someone falling overboard
Collision with a fixed or submerged object
Mishap of skier, tuber, wakeboarder, etc.
Boat capsized, flooded, or swamped

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47.

Did any of these incidents involve the following occurrences? (Interviewer: Read the options.)

 Damage to vessels or other property of $2,000 or more, or complete loss of any vessel
 An injury requiring medical treatment beyond first aid
 A death of someone
(After completing question 47, skip to question 78.)

REGISTERED/DOCUMENTED BOAT ONLY
(If the survey participant has more then one registered/documented boat, randomly select one of those boats and
refer to that boat when asking the following questions. If none of them were taken out on the water in 2007, skip
to question 78.)
48.

Are you the primary operator of your [insert one of the registered/documented boats taken out in
2007]?

 Yes  (Skip to question 51.)  No
49.

Who is the primary operator of your [insert one of the registered/documented boats taken out in
2007]? (Interviewer: Record how the primary operator is related to the person whom you are
interviewing.)

____________________________________________
50.

What is the age of the primary operator of your [insert one of the registered/documented boats
taken out in 2007]?
Age:

51.

Which category best describes your skill level operating this type of boat?





52.

_____

Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Expert

Are you familiar enough with this boat to answer some questions about it?

 Yes
53.

 No  (Skip to question 78.)

What is the model year of the [insert one of the registered/documented boats taken out in 2007]?
Model year:

______
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 I don’t know.
54.

Was the [insert one of the registered/documented boats taken out in 2007] new or used (pre-owned)
when purchased?

 New
55.

 Used/pre-owned

Of which material is the hull of the [insert one of the registered/documented boats taken out in
2007] constructed?

 Aluminum/steel
 Plastic
 Fiberglass
56.

 Other material
 I don’t know.

Human powered (oars, paddles, pedals)  (Skip to question 61.)
Air thrust
Propeller
Sail
Water jet
I don’t know.

Which type of motor or engine powers the [insert one of the registered/documented boats taken out
in 2007]? Do not include trolling motors.







58.

 Rigid hull inflatable
 Rubber/vinyl/canvas
 Wood

What is the [insert one of the registered/documented boats taken out in 2007]’s primary means of
propulsion?







57.

 I don’t know.

It does not have a motor or engine.  (Skip to question 61.)
Inboard engine
Outboard motor
Sterndrive (inboard-outboard) engine
Other (specify): ___________________________
I don’t know.

How many engines or motors power the [insert one of the registered/documented boats taken out
in 2007]? Do not include trolling motors.






1 motor/engine
2 motors/engines
3 or more motors/engines
I don’t know.

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59.

What is the total horsepower of the engines or motors that power the [insert one of the
registered/documented boats taken out in 2007]? If that boat has twin 25-horsepower engines, its
total horsepower is 50.
Total horsepower:

______

 I don’t know.
60.

Which type(s) of fuel is/are used in the [insert one of the registered/documented boats taken out in
2007] primary engines?

 Diesel
 Electric
61.

 Gasoline
 Other

In which states—including the state where your permanent residence is located—was the [insert
one of the registered/documented boats taken out in 2007] taken out on the water during 2007?
And how many days was it taken out on the water in each of those states?
States where boated in 2007
(Select from a pull-down menu.)
State 1: ______
State 2: ______
State 3: ______
State 4: ______
State 5: ______

62.

 I don’t know.

Number of days taken out
on the water during 2007

______
______
______
______
______

During 2007, was your [insert one of the registered/documented boats taken out in 2007] operated
on freshwater or on saltwater?

 Freshwater  (If only “freshwater” is checked, answer question 63, then skip to question 65.)
 Saltwater  (If only “saltwater” is checked, skip to question 64.)
63.

In which types of freshwater was the [insert one of the registered/documented boats taken out in
2007] operated during 2007? (Interviewer: Read the options.)






Bays, inlets, sounds or harbors
Canals
Intercoastal waterways
Lakes, ponds or reservoirs






Rivers or streams
The Great Lakes
Other (specify) ____________________
I don’t know

(If only “freshwater” was checked in question 62, please skip to question 65.)

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64.

On which types of saltwater was the [insert one of the registered/documented boats taken out in
2007] operated during 2007? (Interviewer: Read the options.)

 Canals
 Gulfs
 Near-shore ocean
65.

In which of the following boating-related activities did you or other persons engage while on board
the [insert one of the registered/documented boats taken out in 2007] during 2007? (Interviewer:
Read the options.)








66.

 Off-shore ocean
 Other (specify) ____________________
 I don’t know.








Cruising
Fishing from a boat
Hunting from a boat
Quiet water paddling
Racing
Rowing

Sightseeing or nature observation from a boat
Sunbathing
Swimming or diving from a boat
Waterskiing, wakeboarding, or tubing
Whitewater boating
Other (specify) ____________________

______________________________

Scuba diving or snorkeling

During which months in 2007 was the [insert one of the registered/documented boats taken out in
2007] taken out on the water? (Interviewer: Do not read the options.)

 January
 February
 March

 April
 May
 June

 July
 August
 September

 October
 November
 December

(If you responded “human-powered” to question 56, please skip to question 68.)
67.

What is the average number of hours the [insert one of the registered/documented boats taken out
in 2007]’s motor(s)/engine(s) were operated on a typical day of use during 2007?
Number of hours:

______

 I don’t know.
68.

Was the [insert one of the registered/documented boats taken out in 2007] transported/trailered for
the purpose of launching it during 2007?

 Yes

 No  (Skip to question 71.)

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69.

At which type(s) of launch sites/ramps was the [insert one of the registered/documented boats
taken out in 2007] launched during 2007? (Interviewer: Read the options.)

 A launch site operated by a state boating or fishing agency
 A launch site operated by a county or local government
A launch site operated by a federal agency (National Park Service, NOAA, U.S. Forest Service, Army

 Corps of Engineers, Fish and Wildlife Service, Bureau of Reclamation)




70.

A launch site at a marina or dry stack
A privately owned/operated launch site
Other
I don’t know.

How many times was the [insert one of the registered/documented boats taken out in 2007]
transported/trailered and launched in 2007?
Number of times:

71.

How often were there life jackets and other life preservers on board the [insert one of the
registered/documented boats taken out in 2007] when it was taken out on the water during 2007?





72.

______

Always or most of the time
Sometimes
Rarely
Never  (Skip to question 73.)

How many life jackets and other life preservers were usually on board the [insert one of the
registered/documented boats taken out in 2007] while it was out on the water during 2007?
Number of life jackets and life preservers:

_____

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73.

Which other types of equipment were usually on board the [insert one of the
registered/documented boats taken out in 2007] while it was out on the water during 2007?
(Interviewer: Read the options.)

 Anchor and line

 Global Positioning System-GPS

 Bilge pump/bail bucket

 System
 Loran
 Navigation charts
 Navigation lights
 Paddles or oars
 Porta potty/fixed toilet








CB radio
Cellular phone
Chart finder
Compass
Depth finder
Differential Global Positioning SystemDGPS
Flashlight


 General map
74.

GPS and WAAS-Wide Angle Augmentation

 Radar
 Tool kit
 VHF Marine radio

Other than life jackets, was there usually any other emergency/safety equipment on board the
[insert one of the registered/documented boats taken out in 2007] when it was out on the water
during 2007?

 Yes
 No  (Skip to question 76.)
75.

Which types of emergency/safety equipment were usually on board the [insert one of the
registered/documented boats taken out in 2007] while it was out on the water during 2007?
(Interviewer: Read the options and prompt with the following question as needed.) And which of these
items did someone use at least once while on board this boat during that year?
Was it on
board
during
2007?

Was it used
during
2007?





Safety rope







Equipment for reaching someone in the water such as a boat hook or
similar piece of equipment





Fire extinguisher











Types of emergency/safety equipment
First aid kit (a collection of medical supplies and equipment for treating
minor injuries that can be safely used without the assistance of a medical
practitioner such as a doctor, a nurse, or an emergency medical
technician)
Ring or other throwable flotation device

Visual distress signals (flares or flags)
Sound signals (horns, whistles, and other sound devices)
Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon-EPIRB

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76.

During 2007, was the [insert one of the registered/documented boats taken out in 2007] involved in
any of the following incidents? (Interviewer: read the list and prompt as needed for the following
questions.) For each type of incident that is selected, how many times did it occur? And how many
incidents were reported to U.S. Coast Guard, state, or local authorities?

Types of Incidents

77.

Number of times
incident occurred
(Complete only for
those items checked
at left.)

Number of
incidents reported
to authorities
(Complete only for
those items
checked at left.)

______
______
______
______
______
______
______








Collision with another vessel

Other (specify) _________________________

______
______
______
______
______
______



No incidents with this boat  (Skip to question 78.)

______

Someone falling overboard
Collision with a fixed or submerged object
Mishap of skier, tuber, wakeboarder, etc.
Boat capsized, flooded, or swamped

Did any of these incidents involve the following occurrences? (Interviewer: Read the options.)

 Damage to vessels or other property of $2,000 or more, or complete loss of any vessel
 An injury requiring medical treatment beyond first aid
 A death of someone

INFORMATION ABOUT BOATS YOU RENTED DURING 2007
78.

Did you rent a boat that you took out on the water during 2007?

 Yes
79.

 No  (Skip to question 80.)

Which type(s) of boat(s) did you rent and for how many days?
Type of Boat
(Select from a pull-down menu
listing the recreational boat
types listed in question 4.)
Rented Boat #1
Rented Boat #2
Rented Boat #3
Rented Boat #4

How many days was the
boat taken out on the water
during 2007?

______
______
______
______

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YOUR FORMAL BOATING TRAINING
80.

Have you ever completed a boating safety course?

 Yes
81.

 No  (Skip to question 87.)

How many boating safety courses have you completed?
Number completed:

82.

Were any of these boating safety courses approved by the National Association of State Boating
Law Administrators (NASBLA) and recognized by the U.S. Coast Guard?

 Yes
83.

 No

__________

How did you take the last boating safety course that you completed? (Interviewer: Read the options.)






85.

In a classroom
On the Internet
A home study or correspondence course that was not on the Internet
On the water
Another type of course (specify) ________________________________

Who conducted/offered the last boating safety course that you completed? (Interviewer: Read the
options.)

 U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary
 U.S. Power Squadrons
 State or other public course provider
86.

 A private company
 I don’t know.
 Other (specify)_______________________

Why did you take the last boating safety course that you completed? (Interviewer: Read the options.)

 Required by my state
 To get a discounted insurance premium
87.

 I don’t know.

During which year did you last complete a boating safety course?
Year completed:

84.

______

 To refresh my skills
 Other (specify)_______________________

Other than boating safety courses, have you completed any other type(s) of boating courses or
instruction?

 Yes

 No  (Skip to question 89.)

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88.

Which other type(s) of boating courses or instruction have you completed? (Interviewer: Read the
options.)
















Boating law
Boating skills and seamanship
Captain’s license classes
Coastal cruising
Docking
Global positioning

Navigation
Radar classes
Safety equipment
Trailering your boat
Weather
Other (specify) ____________________

______________________________

Masters License classes

HOW IMPORTANT YOU RATE THE BENEFITS OF BOATING TO BE
89.

How important to you is each of the following reasons for boating? Please indicate very important,
important, somewhat important, or not at all important. (Interviewer: Read each statement.)
Reasons
To spend time with friends and family
To get away and relax
For excitement and thrills
To get to good fishing spots
To entertain guests
To develop and demonstrate skills
To view nature and scenery
To participate in water sports

Very
important

Important

Somewhat
important

Not at all
important





































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YOUR ATTITUDES ABOUT SOME BOATING-RELATED ISSUES
90.

To what extent do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements? Please indicate if
you strongly agree, agree, neither agree nor disagree, disagree, or strongly disagree. If you have
no basis for an opinion, respond, “Don’t know.” (Interviewer: Read each statement.)

Agree

Neither
agree
nor
disagree

Disagree

Strongly
disagree

Don’t
know

Strongly
Statements
agree
Strong swimmers do not need to
wear life jackets while on board
boats.













It is not necessary to wear life
jackets while on board larger boats.













Life jackets should always be worn
in rough conditions or bad weather
while aboard boats less than 21
feet













All persons should be required to
always wear life jackets while on
board boats less than 21 feet that
are not underway.













All persons should be required to
always wear life jackets while on
board boats less than 21 feet that
are underway.













Alcoholic beverages should never
be consumed while operating a
boat.













Alcoholic beverages should not be
consumed by passengers on board
boats.













Boating under the influence is a
serious problem.













Penalties for operating boats under
the influence should be more
severe.













There are times when it is difficult
to find parking at public boat launch
sites.













There is great need for additional
boat launch sites.













Fees, or higher fees, should be
charged to launch at public boat
launch sites.













There are too many boating rules
and regulations and this makes
boating less fun.













People should obtain an operator’s
license in order to operate boats.













The amount of reckless boating has
been increasing.













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---------------------2007 BOATING PARTICIPANTS WHO DID NOT OWN A BOAT IN 2007 BUT DID AS AN ADULT
(Yes to question 1; No to question 12; Yes to question 13)
91.

When did you last own a recreational boat? Please provide your best estimate. (Interviewer: Read all
the options.)

 Less than one year ago
 1-2 years ago
92.

 More than 10 years ago

Which type of boat did you own last? (Interviewer: Check only one.)








93.

 3-5 years ago
 6-10 years ago

Airboat
Auxiliary sail
Cabin motorboat
Canoe
Kayak
Houseboat
Inflatable









Open motorboat
Personal watercraft
Pontoon boat
Rowboat
Sail only
Other
Unknown

Why do you no longer own any recreational boats? (Interviewer: Read all the options.)
















Have lost interest in boating
No longer participate in boating-related activities
Time constraints
No longer live near the water
Fewer places available for boating
No place to dock/store the boat
Cost of owning and/or operating the boat is too high (e.g., fuel, dockage, insurance)
Not employed/reduced income
Health reasons
Children no longer living at home
Lost my boating partner (spouse, significant other)
Lost my boating partner (friend)
Safety-related concerns
Other (please specify) ___________________________

(Skip to question 102.)

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---------------------2007 BOATING PARTICIPANTS WHO HAVE NEVER OWNED A BOAT AS AN ADULT
(Yes to question 1; No to question 12; No to question 13)
94.

Why have you never owned a recreational boat? (Interviewer: Read all the options.)












Do not have sufficient interest in boating to own a boat
Do not have sufficient time to commit to a boat and boating
Do not live near the water
No place to dock/store the boat
Cost of owning and/or operating the boat is too high (e.g., fuel, dockage, insurance)
Not employed/reduced income
Health reasons
Have relatives who own a boat and invite me to boat with them
Have friends who own a boat and invite me to boat with them
Other (please specify) ____________________________

(Skip to question 102.)
---------------------NON-PARTICIPANTS IN 2007 WHO HAVE PARTICIPATED IN BOATING IN THE PAST AND WHO OWNED A
BOAT AS AN ADULT
(No to question 1; Yes to question 3; No to question 12; Yes to question 13)
95.

You indicated that you did not participate in recreational boating in 2007. Please provide your best
estimate of how many years it has been since you last went recreational boating. (Interviewer: Read
all the options.)

 1 to 2 years
 3 to 4 years
 5 or more years

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96.

Why have you not participated in recreational boating during the past 12 months? (Interviewer:
Read all the options.)













97.

Have lost interest in boating
No longer participate in boating-related activities
Cost of owning and/or operating a boating
Don’t know anyone who owns a boat
No longer live near the water
Not employed/reduced income
Health reasons
Children no longer living at home
Lost my boating partner (spouse, significant other)
Don’t participate in water-based recreational activities (e.g., fishing, waterskiing, diving)
Safety related concerns
Other (specify) _____________________________________________

How likely are you to go recreational boating during the next 12 months? (Interviewer: Read all the
options.)

 Very likely
 Somewhat likely
98.

 Very unlikely

When did you last own a recreational boat? Please provide your best estimate. (Interviewer: Read all
the options.)

 Less than one year ago
 1 to 2 years ago
99.

 Not sure
 Somewhat unlikely

 3 to 5 years ago
 6 to 10 years ago

 More than 10 years ago

Which of the following best describes your interest in purchasing some type of boat in the future?
(Interviewer: Read all the options.)

 I am actively shopping/researching boats and plan to purchase one within the next 12 months.
 I am seriously considering purchasing a boat within the next 3 years but am not actively shopping for
one now.
I plan to purchase a boat someday but not within the next 3 years.


 I am not planning to ever purchase a boat.
(Skip to question 102.)

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---------------------NEVER BOATED AND NEVER OWNED A BOAT
(No to question 1; No to question 3; No to question 12; No to question 13)
100. You indicated that you have never participated in recreational boating. Have you ever considered
going recreational boating? (Interviewer: Do not read the options.)

 Yes  (Skip to question 103.)



 Not sure  (Skip to question 103.)

No

101. Why have you not considered going recreational boating? (Interviewer: Read all the options.)


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No interest
Did not boat as a child
Don’t know anyone who owns a boat
Don’t participate in water-based recreational activities (e.g., fishing, skiing, diving)
Afraid of the water
Don’t live near the water
Time constraints
Cost of boating
Health reasons
Safety issues
Other reasons

(After responding to question 101, please skip to question 103.)
---------------------YOUR BOATING PARTICIPATION AS A CHILD
102. Did you ever go recreational boating when you were a child? If yes, please indicate with whom you
went boating most often. (Interviewer: If yes, read the yes options.)

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No
Yes, with my mother and/or father
Yes, with my grandparent(s)

 Yes, with friends
 Yes, with other persons
 I don’t recall.

Yes, with other relatives

103. Did your parents or primary care-giver own any recreational boats when you were a child?

 Yes

 No

 I don’t recall.

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YOUR INTERNET USAGE
104. During 2007, did you have access to the Internet at home, at work, and/or at other places?

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At home
At work
At other places
I did not have access to the Internet.  (Skip to question 107.)

105. During 2007, did you use the Internet to search for or obtain information related to boating?

 Yes

 No  (Skip to question 107.)

106. Which type(s) of boating-related information did you search for or obtain using the Internet?
(Interviewer: Read the options.)

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Boating safety
Boating laws or rules
Boat registration information
Boating destinations
Places to launch boats

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To reserve places at marinas
New boats
Pre-owned boats
Boating equipment and supplies
Other

Marina locations

107. Would you prefer that this survey be administered … ? (Check only one.)

 By phone
 By mail
 On the Internet

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INFORMATION ABOUT YOU AND YOUR HOUSEHOLD
108. In which state is your permanent residence? (Interviewer: Do NOT read all the options.)

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Alabama (AL)
Alaska (AK)
Arizona (AZ)
Arkansas (AR)
California (CA)
Colorado (CO)
Connecticut (CT)
Delaware (DE)
District of Columbia (DC)
Florida (FL)
Georgia (GA)
Hawaii (HI)
Idaho (ID)
Illinois (IL)
Indiana (IN)
Iowa (IA)
Kansas (KS)

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Kentucky (KY)
Louisiana (LA)
Maine (ME)
Maryland (MD)
Massachusetts (MA)
Michigan (MI)
Minnesota (MN)
Mississippi (MS)
Missouri (MO)
Montana (MT)
Nebraska (NE)
Nevada (NV)
New Hampshire (NH)
New Jersey (NJ)
New Mexico (NM)
New York (NY)
North Carolina (NC)

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North Dakota (ND)
Ohio (OH)
Oklahoma (OK)
Oregon (OR)
Pennsylvania (PA)
Rhode Island (RI)
South Carolina (SC)
South Dakota (SD)
Tennessee (TN)
Texas (TX)
Utah (UT)
Vermont (VT)
Virginia (VA)
Washington (WA)
West Virginia (WV)
Wisconsin (WI)
Wyoming (WY)

109. Is your permanent residence located on the water?

 Yes

 No

110. Do you own a second home or cottage?

 Yes

 No  (Skip to question 112.)

111. Is it a waterfront site?

 Yes

 No

112. Please indicate the racial type that best describes you (Check all boxes that apply)

 American Indian or Alaska Native
 Asian
 Black or African American

 Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
 White
 Other. Specify ______________

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113. Are you of Hispanic or Latino origin or descent?

 Yes

 No

114. Including yourself, how many persons resided in your household during 2007?
Number of persons:

_____

115. Please indicate the highest level of education you have completed or the highest degree you have
received. (Interviewer: Read all the options.)

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Some high school
High school or GED
Some college
Associate degree

Bachelors degree
Masters degree
Doctorate degree
Decline to answer

Technical or vocational school

116. Please indicate the category that best describes your total annual household income before taxes
in 2006 (in U.S. dollars). (Interviewer: Read all the categories.)

 Less than $25,000
 $25,000 - $49,999
 $50,000 - $74,999

 $75,000 - $99,999
 $100,000 - $149,999
 $150,000 - $199,999

 $200,000 - $249,999
 $250,000 or more
 Decline to answer

Thank you for your time.

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