BOATING EXAM – CT EXAM WITH
CORRECT QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
2025
The four length classes of vessels are - CORRECT-ANSWERSless than 16 ft; 16 ft to less than
26 ft; 26 ft to less than 40 ft; 40 ft to less than 65 ft
Basic types of vessel hulls can be described as - CORRECT-ANSWERSplaning and displacement
Three basic hull shapes include - CORRECT-ANSWERSflat, round, deep vee
Another hull type is - CORRECT-ANSWERSMulti-hull
The port side of a vessel is the ___ side - CORRECT-ANSWERSleft
The four basic types of engines are - CORRECT-ANSWERSstern drive; outboard; inboard; jet
drive
Stern drive and inboard engines are - CORRECT-ANSWERSautomotive engines adapted for
marine use
, The U.S. Coast Guard considers personal watercraft as - CORRECT-ANSWERSa small vessel
designed to be operated by a person or persons sitting, standing, or kneeling on the vessel
rather than inside the vessel that uses an inboard engine and is primarily propelled by a jet drive
Personal watercraft are subject to - CORRECT-ANSWERSAll boating laws and laws specific to
PWCs
___ is a device used to pump and force water under pressure through a steering nozzle at the
rear of the vessel - CORRECT-ANSWERSan impeller
The information displayed on the capacity plate of an outboard powerboat tells the -
CORRECT-ANSWERSHull manufacturer's recommended maximum number of persons,
recommended maximum horsepower rating and maximum weight capacity
You should include ___ on your float plan before you embark on an extended outing -
CORRECT-ANSWERSNumber, names, and addresses of passengers, the number size and make
CORRECT QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
2025
The four length classes of vessels are - CORRECT-ANSWERSless than 16 ft; 16 ft to less than
26 ft; 26 ft to less than 40 ft; 40 ft to less than 65 ft
Basic types of vessel hulls can be described as - CORRECT-ANSWERSplaning and displacement
Three basic hull shapes include - CORRECT-ANSWERSflat, round, deep vee
Another hull type is - CORRECT-ANSWERSMulti-hull
The port side of a vessel is the ___ side - CORRECT-ANSWERSleft
The four basic types of engines are - CORRECT-ANSWERSstern drive; outboard; inboard; jet
drive
Stern drive and inboard engines are - CORRECT-ANSWERSautomotive engines adapted for
marine use
, The U.S. Coast Guard considers personal watercraft as - CORRECT-ANSWERSa small vessel
designed to be operated by a person or persons sitting, standing, or kneeling on the vessel
rather than inside the vessel that uses an inboard engine and is primarily propelled by a jet drive
Personal watercraft are subject to - CORRECT-ANSWERSAll boating laws and laws specific to
PWCs
___ is a device used to pump and force water under pressure through a steering nozzle at the
rear of the vessel - CORRECT-ANSWERSan impeller
The information displayed on the capacity plate of an outboard powerboat tells the -
CORRECT-ANSWERSHull manufacturer's recommended maximum number of persons,
recommended maximum horsepower rating and maximum weight capacity
You should include ___ on your float plan before you embark on an extended outing -
CORRECT-ANSWERSNumber, names, and addresses of passengers, the number size and make
