CT Boating Course License Exam With Verified Answers

CT Boating Course License Exam With Verified Answers What are the two types of boat hulls? Correct Answer: Displacement and Planing What are the four engine types? Correct Answer: Outboard, Inboard/Outboard (Sterndrive), Inboard, and Jet Drive How old must you be to operate a Personal Watercraft alone? Correct Answer: 16 years old How old must you be to operate a boat with more than 10 horsepower alone? Correct Answer: 12 years old What is Emily's Law? Correct Answer: As of October 1, 2015, anyone who is driving a boat with someone waterskiing needs to have the Safe Waterskiing Endorsement and be of 16 years of age. What should you do if anyone is in the water near the boat, getting on the boat, getting off the boat, etc.? Correct Answer: TURN ENGINE OFF. What is the courteous thing to do when at the boat launch? Correct Answer: Prepare your boat before entering the launch. Put all items from vehicle on the boat prior to launching as to save time. What should you do after taking your boat out of the water? Correct Answer: Remove drain plug and drain water. What should you do after fueling your boat? Correct Answer: Turn the bilge blower on after filling with gas to remove gas vapors (at least 4 minutes). What does the boat capacity sticker inform you of? Correct Answer: The maximum weight on the boat, maximum number of people on the boat, and the horsepower. Before going on a trip in your boat, what should you provide a friend or family member with? Correct Answer: A float plan. Include the 4 W's. This is an itinerary of where you plan to go, who you plan to go with, when you plan to go. How often should you check the hose clamps, fuel, engine, and oil? Correct Answer: Frequently throughout the boating season.