BOATING LICENSE FL 2026 FINAL REVIEW
PACK COMPLETE QUESTION SET AND CORE
CONCEPT SUMMARY
◉ Deep "V" hulls operate best in what type of water conditions?
Answer: Rough water
◉ When onboard and facing the front of a boat, where is the
starboard side? Answer: On your right
◉ When onboard and facing the bow of a boat, where is the port
side? Answer: On your left
◉ Where onboard a boat are the gunwales located? Answer: At the
top of the sides
◉ Where must registration numbers be displayed? Answer: Bow
◉ Where on the boat are registration numbers placed? Answer: On
the forward half of the boat
,◉ If your marine toilet has a "Y" valve, what must you do in a No
Discharge Zone? Answer: Be certain that the Y valve is secured in the
closed position
◉ In order to dispose of plastic trash while boating, what must you
do? Answer: Wait until you return and properly dispose ashore
◉ When is the best time for cleaning your boat to stop the spread of
aquatic nuisance species? Answer: Before you leave the ramp area
◉ Which of the following is a feature of a Type IV flotation device?
Answer: It is designed to be thrown
◉ What should you do with a torn life jacket? Answer: Discard and
replace it - do not attempt to fix it
◉ How often should the inflator on a Type V life jacket be checked?
Answer: Every time it is worn
◉ Which of the following is required to have a backfire flame
arrestor? Answer: A boat with a gasoline inboard engine
◉ Which of the following items are required on a 12 foot inflatable
dinghy? Answer: A PFD for each person aboard
, ◉ A properly fitted wearable PFD should have which characteristics?
Answer: Keep the head and chin above the water
◉ What must you do if you see another vessel's red and white lights
off your starboard bow? Answer: Maneuver to avoid a collision
◉ In restricted visibility, a power-driven vessel under way gives
which sound signal every 2 minutes? Answer: One prolonged blast
◉ Which of the following indicates an emergency situation aboard?
Answer: Orange smoke blowing from a boat
◉ When operating a VHF marine radio, when should the term
MAYDAY be used? Answer: When in imminent danger
◉ A float plan should contain what information? Answer: A date and
time to contact the authorities
◉ Which is a common first indicator of an approaching
thunderstorm? Answer: A buildup of dark clouds
PACK COMPLETE QUESTION SET AND CORE
CONCEPT SUMMARY
◉ Deep "V" hulls operate best in what type of water conditions?
Answer: Rough water
◉ When onboard and facing the front of a boat, where is the
starboard side? Answer: On your right
◉ When onboard and facing the bow of a boat, where is the port
side? Answer: On your left
◉ Where onboard a boat are the gunwales located? Answer: At the
top of the sides
◉ Where must registration numbers be displayed? Answer: Bow
◉ Where on the boat are registration numbers placed? Answer: On
the forward half of the boat
,◉ If your marine toilet has a "Y" valve, what must you do in a No
Discharge Zone? Answer: Be certain that the Y valve is secured in the
closed position
◉ In order to dispose of plastic trash while boating, what must you
do? Answer: Wait until you return and properly dispose ashore
◉ When is the best time for cleaning your boat to stop the spread of
aquatic nuisance species? Answer: Before you leave the ramp area
◉ Which of the following is a feature of a Type IV flotation device?
Answer: It is designed to be thrown
◉ What should you do with a torn life jacket? Answer: Discard and
replace it - do not attempt to fix it
◉ How often should the inflator on a Type V life jacket be checked?
Answer: Every time it is worn
◉ Which of the following is required to have a backfire flame
arrestor? Answer: A boat with a gasoline inboard engine
◉ Which of the following items are required on a 12 foot inflatable
dinghy? Answer: A PFD for each person aboard
, ◉ A properly fitted wearable PFD should have which characteristics?
Answer: Keep the head and chin above the water
◉ What must you do if you see another vessel's red and white lights
off your starboard bow? Answer: Maneuver to avoid a collision
◉ In restricted visibility, a power-driven vessel under way gives
which sound signal every 2 minutes? Answer: One prolonged blast
◉ Which of the following indicates an emergency situation aboard?
Answer: Orange smoke blowing from a boat
◉ When operating a VHF marine radio, when should the term
MAYDAY be used? Answer: When in imminent danger
◉ A float plan should contain what information? Answer: A date and
time to contact the authorities
◉ Which is a common first indicator of an approaching
thunderstorm? Answer: A buildup of dark clouds
