CANADIAN BOATING EXAM||2025
LATEST UPDATE|| VERIFIED A+
Required documents for boating - ANSWER=License or Proof of competency
-pleasure craft license(the numbers on the side of a boat)
Age restrictions - ANSWER12 and under can only operate 10hp
12-15 can only operate 40hp unless supervised
the minimum age is to operate a pleasure craft is 16
before you go check the following - ANSWERWeather forecast;
Local hazards;
Maps and charts;
Your onboard PFDs;
First-aid kit, tool kit, tools and spare parts onboard;
Sufficient fuel;
Safety equipment in working order; and
Ensure that someone knows where you are going and when to expect you back.
Sidelights and a sternlight - ANSWERRed of the left
Green on the right
white all around light
bow - ANSWERfront of a boat
stern - ANSWERthe rear part of a boat
port - ANSWERLeft side of a boat
starboard - ANSWERRight side of a boat
transom - ANSWERthe flat surface forming the stern of a vessel
gunwale - ANSWERthe upper edge of the side of a boat or ship
Cleat - ANSWERMetal fitting on which a rope can be fastened
aft - ANSWERThe rear of the aircraft or boat
beam - ANSWERMaximum width of a vessel
bilge - ANSWERInterior of the hull below the floorboards; lowest part of a vessel's
interior where the sides of the vessel curve in to form the bottom
,draft - ANSWERthe vertical distance from the waterline to the lowest point of the keel \
the minimum depth a boat can float in
Freeboard - ANSWERDistance from water to lowest point of the boat where water could
come on board
keel - ANSWERMain centerline (backbone) of a vessel or the extension of hull that
increases stability in the water
wake - ANSWERWaves that a vessel leaves behind as it moves through the water
Waterline - ANSWERthe intersection of a boat's hull and the water's surface.
plaining hull boat - ANSWERused in smaller boats
will ride overtop of the water
Displacement hull boat - ANSWERsail boats and large ships
will cut through the water
Flat Bottom Hull - ANSWERThis planing hull has a shallow draft, which is good for
fishing in small lakes and rivers. Rides roughly in choppy waters.
round bottom boat - ANSWERmove smoothly through water
easily rolled
Deep V Hull - ANSWERMost common hull
faster through water than flat or round bottom
requires larger engine
Multi-Hull - ANSWERMost stable
big
catamarans and pontoon boats use this hull
shaped like two boats connected by a bridge
outboard motor - ANSWERA type of power source attached to the stern of a boat.
cheap boat type
,inboard engine - ANSWERa four-stroke automotive engine adapted for marine use.
Inboard engines are mounted inside the hull's midsection or in front of the transom.
and use a rudder to steer
deadliest catch type
Sterndrives - ANSWERcalled inboard/outboard motors
car engine modified for water
rotating engine pod type
Required item for pleasure crafts under 24m length - ANSWERMust have a compliance
notice detailing Maximum Gross Load (weight of people, cargo, and fuel)
Required item for boats 6m or less - ANSWERA compliance notice detailing Maximum
recommended safe limits for motor power
All boats powered or not require blank - ANSWERhull ID number
12 digits on the side
Is a pleasure craft license a registration - ANSWERNo
Pleasure craft licenses are valid for Blank - ANSWER10 years
Interm period for boats - ANSWER90 days
Selling a boat - ANSWERformer owner must sign transfer form
Interm 90 days
new owner may operate if a new license with correct info is applied for
PFDs - ANSWERpersonal flotation devices
must 1 for each person onboard
if not worn must be ready
must have label of approval by Transport Canada, Coast Guard or fisheries and
oceans
life jacket types - ANSWERSOLAS
offers geatest floatation and will turn
wearer right side up
Standard
boayant but will slowly roll you
small vessel jacket
design for inner land waters calm and will not roll you
, can be fined for blank about PFDs - ANSWERpoor condition or health of PFDs
broken buckles or straps
vest type Lifejacket - ANSWERslim vest inflated by CO2 system and pull cord
Pouch type life jacket - ANSWERa fanny pack that inflates to a vest
Inflatable PFDs are not approaved for - ANSWERPersons under 16
Persons weighing less than 36.3 kg (80lbs)
whitewater rafting type activities
automatic inflation may not be used on sailboats
For a buoyant heaving line to be approved, it must be: - ANSWERAble to demonstrate
the ability to float;
In good condition;
Consist of a single, full length of rope (i.e., shorter ropes tied together are not
approved);
An appropriate length relative to the vessel;
Have a ball or floating object to increase accuracy when thrown to someone overboard;
Used only as safety equipment; and
Stowed in a place where it can be easily accessed in an emergency.
Lifebuoys are required for all vessels over - ANSWER9m in length
There are two types of lifebuoys: - ANSWERThe small vessel Lifebuoy that is 610mm in
diameter; and
The SOLAS Lifebuoy that is 762mm in diameter.
Vessels that have more than 0.5m of freeboard are required - ANSWERRe-boarding
Devices
Manual Propelling Device - ANSWERA manual propelling device can mean a set of
oars, a paddle, or any other apparatus that can be used by a person to propel a vessel
by hand. It is important to ensure that the manual propelling device is strong enough for
its intended use. For example, a 1m plastic oar is not of sufficient strength to propel a
12m fishing boat.
Bailers and Manual Water Pumps - ANSWERA bailer refers to a container that is
capable of removing water from a small vessel. A bailer must be made of plastic or
metal, have an opening of at least 65cm2 and be capable of holding at least 750mL of
water. Some boats may carry a manual water pump in place of a bailer. If this is the
case for your boat, the pump along with its hose must be long enough to reach from the
bilge to the boat's side and be capable of discharging water over the side of the boat.
LATEST UPDATE|| VERIFIED A+
Required documents for boating - ANSWER=License or Proof of competency
-pleasure craft license(the numbers on the side of a boat)
Age restrictions - ANSWER12 and under can only operate 10hp
12-15 can only operate 40hp unless supervised
the minimum age is to operate a pleasure craft is 16
before you go check the following - ANSWERWeather forecast;
Local hazards;
Maps and charts;
Your onboard PFDs;
First-aid kit, tool kit, tools and spare parts onboard;
Sufficient fuel;
Safety equipment in working order; and
Ensure that someone knows where you are going and when to expect you back.
Sidelights and a sternlight - ANSWERRed of the left
Green on the right
white all around light
bow - ANSWERfront of a boat
stern - ANSWERthe rear part of a boat
port - ANSWERLeft side of a boat
starboard - ANSWERRight side of a boat
transom - ANSWERthe flat surface forming the stern of a vessel
gunwale - ANSWERthe upper edge of the side of a boat or ship
Cleat - ANSWERMetal fitting on which a rope can be fastened
aft - ANSWERThe rear of the aircraft or boat
beam - ANSWERMaximum width of a vessel
bilge - ANSWERInterior of the hull below the floorboards; lowest part of a vessel's
interior where the sides of the vessel curve in to form the bottom
,draft - ANSWERthe vertical distance from the waterline to the lowest point of the keel \
the minimum depth a boat can float in
Freeboard - ANSWERDistance from water to lowest point of the boat where water could
come on board
keel - ANSWERMain centerline (backbone) of a vessel or the extension of hull that
increases stability in the water
wake - ANSWERWaves that a vessel leaves behind as it moves through the water
Waterline - ANSWERthe intersection of a boat's hull and the water's surface.
plaining hull boat - ANSWERused in smaller boats
will ride overtop of the water
Displacement hull boat - ANSWERsail boats and large ships
will cut through the water
Flat Bottom Hull - ANSWERThis planing hull has a shallow draft, which is good for
fishing in small lakes and rivers. Rides roughly in choppy waters.
round bottom boat - ANSWERmove smoothly through water
easily rolled
Deep V Hull - ANSWERMost common hull
faster through water than flat or round bottom
requires larger engine
Multi-Hull - ANSWERMost stable
big
catamarans and pontoon boats use this hull
shaped like two boats connected by a bridge
outboard motor - ANSWERA type of power source attached to the stern of a boat.
cheap boat type
,inboard engine - ANSWERa four-stroke automotive engine adapted for marine use.
Inboard engines are mounted inside the hull's midsection or in front of the transom.
and use a rudder to steer
deadliest catch type
Sterndrives - ANSWERcalled inboard/outboard motors
car engine modified for water
rotating engine pod type
Required item for pleasure crafts under 24m length - ANSWERMust have a compliance
notice detailing Maximum Gross Load (weight of people, cargo, and fuel)
Required item for boats 6m or less - ANSWERA compliance notice detailing Maximum
recommended safe limits for motor power
All boats powered or not require blank - ANSWERhull ID number
12 digits on the side
Is a pleasure craft license a registration - ANSWERNo
Pleasure craft licenses are valid for Blank - ANSWER10 years
Interm period for boats - ANSWER90 days
Selling a boat - ANSWERformer owner must sign transfer form
Interm 90 days
new owner may operate if a new license with correct info is applied for
PFDs - ANSWERpersonal flotation devices
must 1 for each person onboard
if not worn must be ready
must have label of approval by Transport Canada, Coast Guard or fisheries and
oceans
life jacket types - ANSWERSOLAS
offers geatest floatation and will turn
wearer right side up
Standard
boayant but will slowly roll you
small vessel jacket
design for inner land waters calm and will not roll you
, can be fined for blank about PFDs - ANSWERpoor condition or health of PFDs
broken buckles or straps
vest type Lifejacket - ANSWERslim vest inflated by CO2 system and pull cord
Pouch type life jacket - ANSWERa fanny pack that inflates to a vest
Inflatable PFDs are not approaved for - ANSWERPersons under 16
Persons weighing less than 36.3 kg (80lbs)
whitewater rafting type activities
automatic inflation may not be used on sailboats
For a buoyant heaving line to be approved, it must be: - ANSWERAble to demonstrate
the ability to float;
In good condition;
Consist of a single, full length of rope (i.e., shorter ropes tied together are not
approved);
An appropriate length relative to the vessel;
Have a ball or floating object to increase accuracy when thrown to someone overboard;
Used only as safety equipment; and
Stowed in a place where it can be easily accessed in an emergency.
Lifebuoys are required for all vessels over - ANSWER9m in length
There are two types of lifebuoys: - ANSWERThe small vessel Lifebuoy that is 610mm in
diameter; and
The SOLAS Lifebuoy that is 762mm in diameter.
Vessels that have more than 0.5m of freeboard are required - ANSWERRe-boarding
Devices
Manual Propelling Device - ANSWERA manual propelling device can mean a set of
oars, a paddle, or any other apparatus that can be used by a person to propel a vessel
by hand. It is important to ensure that the manual propelling device is strong enough for
its intended use. For example, a 1m plastic oar is not of sufficient strength to propel a
12m fishing boat.
Bailers and Manual Water Pumps - ANSWERA bailer refers to a container that is
capable of removing water from a small vessel. A bailer must be made of plastic or
metal, have an opening of at least 65cm2 and be capable of holding at least 750mL of
water. Some boats may carry a manual water pump in place of a bailer. If this is the
case for your boat, the pump along with its hose must be long enough to reach from the
bilge to the boat's side and be capable of discharging water over the side of the boat.
