BOAT ED TEMPORARY BOATERS FINAL EXAM
PAPER 2026 COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED SOLUTIONS
◉ Starboard. Answer: Right side of the vessel
◉ Class (Vessel) A. Answer: Less than 16 feet
◉ Class (Vessel) 1. Answer: 16 feet less than 26 feet
◉ When can a PWC be operated?. Answer: Only between one-half
hour before sunrise and one half hour after sunset
◉ What does a capacity plate do?. Answer: Indicates the maximum
weight capacity and/or the maximum number of people that the
boat can carry safely in good weather
◉ What should you do when on extended outings on the water?.
Answer: Leave a float plan with a relative or friend, or at least a local
marina.
,◉ What should you do while filling the fuel tank?. Answer: Keep the
nozzle of the fuel-pump hose in solid contact with the tank opening
to prevent producing a static spark
◉ After fueling the tank what should you do before starting the
engine?. Answer: Sniff the bilge and engine compartment for fuel
vapors. Continue ventilating until you cannot smell any fuel vapors.
◉ If your boat is equipped with a power ventilation system what
should you do?. Answer: Turn it on for at least 4 minutes before
starting your engine. This will help eliminate fuel vapors.
◉ Bilge. Answer: Interior of the hull below the floorboards
◉ Why would you need 2 strong safety chains crisscrossed?.
Answer: To support the trailer's coupler
◉ Courtesy on the boat ramp. Answer: Prepare your vessel for
launching or for the drive home well away from the ramp
◉ For engine maintenance always check..... Answer: The oil and fluid
levels before every outing. Change the oil according to the owners
manual
, ◉ For engine maintenance never.... Answer: Use automotive
electrical parts. Use marine parts only
◉ Before docking you should.... Answer: Bring the boat to a stop well
away from the dock!
◉ Before docking you should.... Answer: Determine the wind and/or
current direction while stopped by observing which way your boat
drifts. If possible, make your approach into the wind current,
whichever is stronger. This will give you more control.
◉ What are the 3 navigation rules?. Answer: 1. Practice good
seamanship
2. Keep a proper lookout
3. Maintain a safe speed
◉ Navigation rule. Answer: Every operator must keep a proper
lookout
◉ Navigation rule. Answer: Maintaining a safe speed. Safe speed is
the speed that ensures you will have ample time to avoid a collision
and can stop within an appropriate distance. Safe speed will vary
depending on conditions such as wind, water conditions,
navigational hazards, visibility surrounding vessel traffic density
and the maneuverability of your boat or PWC.
PAPER 2026 COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED SOLUTIONS
◉ Starboard. Answer: Right side of the vessel
◉ Class (Vessel) A. Answer: Less than 16 feet
◉ Class (Vessel) 1. Answer: 16 feet less than 26 feet
◉ When can a PWC be operated?. Answer: Only between one-half
hour before sunrise and one half hour after sunset
◉ What does a capacity plate do?. Answer: Indicates the maximum
weight capacity and/or the maximum number of people that the
boat can carry safely in good weather
◉ What should you do when on extended outings on the water?.
Answer: Leave a float plan with a relative or friend, or at least a local
marina.
,◉ What should you do while filling the fuel tank?. Answer: Keep the
nozzle of the fuel-pump hose in solid contact with the tank opening
to prevent producing a static spark
◉ After fueling the tank what should you do before starting the
engine?. Answer: Sniff the bilge and engine compartment for fuel
vapors. Continue ventilating until you cannot smell any fuel vapors.
◉ If your boat is equipped with a power ventilation system what
should you do?. Answer: Turn it on for at least 4 minutes before
starting your engine. This will help eliminate fuel vapors.
◉ Bilge. Answer: Interior of the hull below the floorboards
◉ Why would you need 2 strong safety chains crisscrossed?.
Answer: To support the trailer's coupler
◉ Courtesy on the boat ramp. Answer: Prepare your vessel for
launching or for the drive home well away from the ramp
◉ For engine maintenance always check..... Answer: The oil and fluid
levels before every outing. Change the oil according to the owners
manual
, ◉ For engine maintenance never.... Answer: Use automotive
electrical parts. Use marine parts only
◉ Before docking you should.... Answer: Bring the boat to a stop well
away from the dock!
◉ Before docking you should.... Answer: Determine the wind and/or
current direction while stopped by observing which way your boat
drifts. If possible, make your approach into the wind current,
whichever is stronger. This will give you more control.
◉ What are the 3 navigation rules?. Answer: 1. Practice good
seamanship
2. Keep a proper lookout
3. Maintain a safe speed
◉ Navigation rule. Answer: Every operator must keep a proper
lookout
◉ Navigation rule. Answer: Maintaining a safe speed. Safe speed is
the speed that ensures you will have ample time to avoid a collision
and can stop within an appropriate distance. Safe speed will vary
depending on conditions such as wind, water conditions,
navigational hazards, visibility surrounding vessel traffic density
and the maneuverability of your boat or PWC.
