Boating Test (60+ Questions) and Answers Graded A+ 2026/2027

Boating Test (60+ Questions) and Answers
Graded A+ 2026/2027

The port side of a vessel is the ___ side. - Correct answer-Left

The stern of a vessel is the ___ of the vessel. - Correct answer-Rear

Basic types of vessel hulls can be described as ___.

a) moving and non-moving

b) displacement and planing

c) rough and smooth

d) narrow and wide - Correct answer-b) displacement and planing

Name three basic hull shapes. - Correct answer-I) Round Bottom

II) Flat Bottom

III) Vee Bottom

What are the four length classes of vessels? - Correct answer-I) Less than 16 feet

II) 16 to less than 26 feet


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, III) 26 to less than 40 feet

IV) 40 to less than 65 feet

List the four basic types of engines. - Correct answer-I) Outboard

II) Inboard

III) Stern Drive

IV) Jet Drive

Stern drive and inboard engines are ___.

a) marinized outboard engines

b) specially designed and built engines

c) automotive engines adapted for marine use

d) jet drive engines - Correct answer-c) automotive engines adapted for marine use

The U.S. Coast Guard considers personal watercraft to be ___. - Correct answer-

Inboard Vessels

Personal watercraft are not subject to the laws and requirements of other vessels.

True / False - Correct answer-False




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