BOATsmart Exam Questions with
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Boaters under 12, with proof of competency can operate a boat without supervision so
long as the engine is not more than... - ANSWER-10hp
Boaters 12-16, with proof of competency can operate a boat without supervision so long
as the engine is not more than... - ANSWER-40hp
How old do you need to be to operate a PWC - ANSWER-16 and older
Boaters aged 16 and over can operate a boat with how much horsepower? - ANSWER-
No horsepower restrictions, can operate anything without supervision
Who is the operator? - ANSWER-They are the person who is in control of the pleasure
craft and is responsible for it's operation.
As a pleasure craft operator, who are you responsible for? - ANSWER-Yourself, your
passengers, your vessel, and the safety of your fellow boaters.
What is a pleasure craft? - ANSWER-A pleasure craft is any boat that is used
exclusively for pleasure or recreation.
What is a planing hull designed to do? - ANSWER-It is designed to glide on the surface
of the water as the boat gains speed (like most powerboats)
What does a pontoon hull look like? - ANSWER-(sorry couldn't find good pic) It basically
has two pontoon things on each side of the hull.
What is a pontoon hull designed to do? - ANSWER-It utilizes two or more pontoons to
create lift and flotation.
What does a displacement hull look like? - ANSWER-
What is a displacement hull designed to do? - ANSWER-Designed to power through the
water and is often found on larger boats (like sailboats)
What is a round bottom hull style look like? - ANSWER-(ignore the thing saying
displacement hull they basically look the same in the book)
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Boaters under 12, with proof of competency can operate a boat without supervision so
long as the engine is not more than... - ANSWER-10hp
Boaters 12-16, with proof of competency can operate a boat without supervision so long
as the engine is not more than... - ANSWER-40hp
How old do you need to be to operate a PWC - ANSWER-16 and older
Boaters aged 16 and over can operate a boat with how much horsepower? - ANSWER-
No horsepower restrictions, can operate anything without supervision
Who is the operator? - ANSWER-They are the person who is in control of the pleasure
craft and is responsible for it's operation.
As a pleasure craft operator, who are you responsible for? - ANSWER-Yourself, your
passengers, your vessel, and the safety of your fellow boaters.
What is a pleasure craft? - ANSWER-A pleasure craft is any boat that is used
exclusively for pleasure or recreation.
What is a planing hull designed to do? - ANSWER-It is designed to glide on the surface
of the water as the boat gains speed (like most powerboats)
What does a pontoon hull look like? - ANSWER-(sorry couldn't find good pic) It basically
has two pontoon things on each side of the hull.
What is a pontoon hull designed to do? - ANSWER-It utilizes two or more pontoons to
create lift and flotation.
What does a displacement hull look like? - ANSWER-
What is a displacement hull designed to do? - ANSWER-Designed to power through the
water and is often found on larger boats (like sailboats)
What is a round bottom hull style look like? - ANSWER-(ignore the thing saying
displacement hull they basically look the same in the book)
