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BOATUS FOUNDATION'S – LATEST
ONLINE BOATING SAFETY COURSE
EXAM 2026 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS | A+ GRADED | WITH
EXPERT SOLUTIONS
What does a capacity plate indicate? - correct answer -Safe load
limit
When onboard and facing the front of a boat, where is the bow? -
correct answer -In front of you
The helm is what onboard a boat? - correct answer -The
mechanism controlling speed and direction
When onboard and facing the front of a boat, where is the
starboard side? - correct answer -On your right
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A planing hull has which of the following characteristics? - correct
answer -It is designed to ride on top of the water
Where must registration numbers be displayed? - correct answer
-Bow
What is another name for the boat's serial number? - correct
answer -Hull identification number
If your marine toilet has a "Y" valve, what must you do in a No
Discharge Zone? - correct answer -Be certain that the Y valve is
secured in the closed position
A garbage dumping placard must be prominently posted on boats
longer than what size? - correct answer -26 feet
When is the best time for cleaning your boat to stop the spread of
aquatic nuisance species? - correct answer -Before you leave the
ramp area
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What should you do with a torn life jacket? - correct answer -
Discard and replace it - do not attempt to fix it
When selecting a life jacket, what should be the most important
consideration? - correct answer -Size
What is the USCG-approved meaning of "serviceable condition"
for life jackets? - correct answer -Straps and zippers work
Which of the following is true of a carburetor backfire flame
arrestor? - correct answer -Prevents explosions on inboard
gasoline engines
Boating safety advocates suggest that adults wear a life jacket
during what activity? - correct answer -At all times when on the
water
Which of the following items are required on a 12 foot inflatable
dinghy? - correct answer -A PFD for each person aboard
BOATUS FOUNDATION'S – LATEST
ONLINE BOATING SAFETY COURSE
EXAM 2026 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS | A+ GRADED | WITH
EXPERT SOLUTIONS
What does a capacity plate indicate? - correct answer -Safe load
limit
When onboard and facing the front of a boat, where is the bow? -
correct answer -In front of you
The helm is what onboard a boat? - correct answer -The
mechanism controlling speed and direction
When onboard and facing the front of a boat, where is the
starboard side? - correct answer -On your right
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A planing hull has which of the following characteristics? - correct
answer -It is designed to ride on top of the water
Where must registration numbers be displayed? - correct answer
-Bow
What is another name for the boat's serial number? - correct
answer -Hull identification number
If your marine toilet has a "Y" valve, what must you do in a No
Discharge Zone? - correct answer -Be certain that the Y valve is
secured in the closed position
A garbage dumping placard must be prominently posted on boats
longer than what size? - correct answer -26 feet
When is the best time for cleaning your boat to stop the spread of
aquatic nuisance species? - correct answer -Before you leave the
ramp area
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What should you do with a torn life jacket? - correct answer -
Discard and replace it - do not attempt to fix it
When selecting a life jacket, what should be the most important
consideration? - correct answer -Size
What is the USCG-approved meaning of "serviceable condition"
for life jackets? - correct answer -Straps and zippers work
Which of the following is true of a carburetor backfire flame
arrestor? - correct answer -Prevents explosions on inboard
gasoline engines
Boating safety advocates suggest that adults wear a life jacket
during what activity? - correct answer -At all times when on the
water
Which of the following items are required on a 12 foot inflatable
dinghy? - correct answer -A PFD for each person aboard
