BOATING TEST (60+ QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS 2026-
2027
1. The port side of a vessel is the side.: Left
2. The stern of a vessel is the of the vessel.: Rear
3. 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: b) displacement and planing
4. Name three basic hull shapes.: I) Round Bottom
II) Flat Bottom
III) Vee Bottom
5. What are the four length classes of vessels?: I) Less than 16 feet
II) 16 to less than 26 feet
III) 26 to less than 40 feet
IV) 40 to less than 65 feet
6. List the four basic types of engines.: I) Outboard
II) Inboard
III) Stern Drive
IV) Jet Drive
7. 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: c) automotive engines adapted for marine use
8. The U.S. Coast Guard considers personal watercraft to be .: Inboard
Vessels
9. Personal watercraft are not subject to the laws and requirements of other
vessels.
True / False: False
10. An is a device used to pump and force water under pressure through
a steering nozzle at the rear of the vessel.: Impeller
11. What information is displayed on the capacity plate of an outboard power-
boat?: I) Capacity in pounds or number of people
II) Recommended maximum horsepower
12. List three things that should be included on your float plan before you
embark on an extended outing.: I) Vessel's description; give number, size, make,
etc.
II) Number, names, and addresses of passengers
III) Trip plan
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13. Name three things that you should do while filling the fuel tank of your
vessel.: I) Keep the nozzle in contact with the tank opening
II) Fill tank slowly and avoid spilling
III) Never fill to the brim
14. A rule of thumb to prevent running out of fuel on a PWC is out, in,
and in reserve.: 1/3 out, 1/3 in, and 1/3 in reserve
15. If the combined weight of the vessel and its engine is more than of
the recommended load capacity of the trailer, you should get the next larger
trailer.: 90%
16. "Tongue weight" is the amount of the loaded trailer's weight that .: -
Presses down on the towing hitch
17. Two strong safety chains should be to support the trailer's coupler in
case it becomes disconnected from the towing vehicle.: Crisscrossed
18. Where should you prepare your vessel before launching it from the trail-
er?: Well away from the boat ramp
19. Name three engine maintenance tips.: I) Keep well tuned
II) Check oil levels
III) Change oil
IV) Check batteries
V) Grease and lubricate
VI) Check for anything loose
20. If the wind or current direction is toward the dock, you should cast off the
first when leaving the dock.: Stern Line
21. The is required to take early and substantial action to avoid a collision
by stopping, slowing down, or changing course.: Give-way Vessel
22. The stand-on vessel must unless .: Maintain its course of speed
unless it becomes apparent the give-way vessel is not taking appropriate action.
23. If you are driving a powerboat or PWC and meet another powerboat or PWC
head-on, you should keep to the .: Right
24. If you are overtaking another vessel, you are the stand-on vessel.
True / False: False
25. If you see a red and a white light ahead when boating at night, you should
maintain course and speed.
True / False: False
26. If you see only a green light while boating at night, you may be approaching
a and you must .: Sailing vessel and you must give way
27. are the "traffic signals" that guide boaters safely along their course.-
: Buoys and markers
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1. The port side of a vessel is the side.: Left
2. The stern of a vessel is the of the vessel.: Rear
3. 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: b) displacement and planing
4. Name three basic hull shapes.: I) Round Bottom
II) Flat Bottom
III) Vee Bottom
5. What are the four length classes of vessels?: I) Less than 16 feet
II) 16 to less than 26 feet
III) 26 to less than 40 feet
IV) 40 to less than 65 feet
6. List the four basic types of engines.: I) Outboard
II) Inboard
III) Stern Drive
IV) Jet Drive
7. 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: c) automotive engines adapted for marine use
8. The U.S. Coast Guard considers personal watercraft to be .: Inboard
Vessels
9. Personal watercraft are not subject to the laws and requirements of other
vessels.
True / False: False
10. An is a device used to pump and force water under pressure through
a steering nozzle at the rear of the vessel.: Impeller
11. What information is displayed on the capacity plate of an outboard power-
boat?: I) Capacity in pounds or number of people
II) Recommended maximum horsepower
12. List three things that should be included on your float plan before you
embark on an extended outing.: I) Vessel's description; give number, size, make,
etc.
II) Number, names, and addresses of passengers
III) Trip plan
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13. Name three things that you should do while filling the fuel tank of your
vessel.: I) Keep the nozzle in contact with the tank opening
II) Fill tank slowly and avoid spilling
III) Never fill to the brim
14. A rule of thumb to prevent running out of fuel on a PWC is out, in,
and in reserve.: 1/3 out, 1/3 in, and 1/3 in reserve
15. If the combined weight of the vessel and its engine is more than of
the recommended load capacity of the trailer, you should get the next larger
trailer.: 90%
16. "Tongue weight" is the amount of the loaded trailer's weight that .: -
Presses down on the towing hitch
17. Two strong safety chains should be to support the trailer's coupler in
case it becomes disconnected from the towing vehicle.: Crisscrossed
18. Where should you prepare your vessel before launching it from the trail-
er?: Well away from the boat ramp
19. Name three engine maintenance tips.: I) Keep well tuned
II) Check oil levels
III) Change oil
IV) Check batteries
V) Grease and lubricate
VI) Check for anything loose
20. If the wind or current direction is toward the dock, you should cast off the
first when leaving the dock.: Stern Line
21. The is required to take early and substantial action to avoid a collision
by stopping, slowing down, or changing course.: Give-way Vessel
22. The stand-on vessel must unless .: Maintain its course of speed
unless it becomes apparent the give-way vessel is not taking appropriate action.
23. If you are driving a powerboat or PWC and meet another powerboat or PWC
head-on, you should keep to the .: Right
24. If you are overtaking another vessel, you are the stand-on vessel.
True / False: False
25. If you see a red and a white light ahead when boating at night, you should
maintain course and speed.
True / False: False
26. If you see only a green light while boating at night, you may be approaching
a and you must .: Sailing vessel and you must give way
27. are the "traffic signals" that guide boaters safely along their course.-
: Buoys and markers
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