Safe Powerboat Handling Review Questions verified with
correct answers 2026/2027 version A+ Graded
What fitting is a dock line tied to?- correct answer >>>cleat
What is an important difference between a two-stoke and four-stroke outboard motor?-
correct answer >>>where oil is added for lubrication
How are two-stroke outboard motors lubricated?- correct answer >>>oil mixed with the
gasoline
How are four-stroke outboard motors lubricated?- correct answer >>>oil in the
crankcase
What is the purpose of a neoprene sleeve or shear pin?- correct answer >>>it is a
breakable link to protect an outboard motor if the propeller hits an object
If a neoprene sleeve breaks while underway, what should you do?- correct answer
>>>try motoring slowly to safety
Which should be part of the regular inspection before starting an engine?- correct
answer >>>condition of the fuel line and any fuel leaks
What is the proper method of using a lanyard to activate the emergency engine cutoff
switch?- correct answer >>>attach one end to operator and other end to switch
What should you do if there is no water flowing from the inspection outlet of your
outboard motor?- correct answer >>>turn off the engine immediately
What is a safety concern when filling a gasoline tank in a boat?- correct answer
>>>gasoline vapor is heavier than air and can collect in the bilge and a spark can ignite
it
What safety precaution should you perform before filling a gasoline tank on your boat?-
correct answer >>>close all hatches, windows, and openings
When filling a fuel tank, what should you do to prevent a buildup of static electricity that
might cause a spark?- correct answer >>>keep the hose nozzle in contact with tank or
fill opening
How long should the engine blower be on before starting a gasoline engine?- correct
answer >>>four minutes
Which is one of the reasons to wear a life jacket when on a boat?- correct answer >>>if
you fall overboard it is difficult to put on a life jacket before you can be rescued
, What VHF radio channel(s) provides continuous local marine weather forecasts?-
correct answer >>>WX1, WX2, WX3, or WX4
Where can weather information be obtained?- correct answer >>>VHF radio, mobile
phone
Which type of hull moves through the water and has a maximum speed limited by its
length?- correct answer >>>displacement
Which type of hull is able to ride on top of the water once it has reached sufficient
speed?- correct answer >>>planing
When does optimum full consumption (best miles per gallon) occur for a boat on a
plane?- correct answer >>>when just comfortably on a plane
For best performance, which of the following apply to propellers on slow-speed boats?-
correct answer >>>larger diameter and lower pitch
For best performance, which of the following apply to propellers on high-speed boats?-
correct answer >>>smaller diameter and higher pitch
How is thrust produced by jet drives used in a boat or personal watercraft (PWC)?-
correct answer >>>a pump and nozzle accelerating water and producing a propulsive
jet
When changing gears, whats should you do t avoid possible damage to the engine or
transmission?- correct answer >>>pause briefly in neutral
Which of the following identifies the forward end of a boat?- correct answer >>>bow
Which of the following identifies the back end of a boat?- correct answer >>>stern
What is the left side (when looking forward) of a boat called?- correct answer >>>port
side
What is the right side (when looking forward) of a boat called?- correct answer
>>>starboard side
What is the name for the sides of a boat above the surface of the water?- correct
answer >>>topsides
What is the definition of tide?- correct answer >>>vertical rise and fall of water
What is the definition of current?- correct answer >>>is the horizontal flow of water
correct answers 2026/2027 version A+ Graded
What fitting is a dock line tied to?- correct answer >>>cleat
What is an important difference between a two-stoke and four-stroke outboard motor?-
correct answer >>>where oil is added for lubrication
How are two-stroke outboard motors lubricated?- correct answer >>>oil mixed with the
gasoline
How are four-stroke outboard motors lubricated?- correct answer >>>oil in the
crankcase
What is the purpose of a neoprene sleeve or shear pin?- correct answer >>>it is a
breakable link to protect an outboard motor if the propeller hits an object
If a neoprene sleeve breaks while underway, what should you do?- correct answer
>>>try motoring slowly to safety
Which should be part of the regular inspection before starting an engine?- correct
answer >>>condition of the fuel line and any fuel leaks
What is the proper method of using a lanyard to activate the emergency engine cutoff
switch?- correct answer >>>attach one end to operator and other end to switch
What should you do if there is no water flowing from the inspection outlet of your
outboard motor?- correct answer >>>turn off the engine immediately
What is a safety concern when filling a gasoline tank in a boat?- correct answer
>>>gasoline vapor is heavier than air and can collect in the bilge and a spark can ignite
it
What safety precaution should you perform before filling a gasoline tank on your boat?-
correct answer >>>close all hatches, windows, and openings
When filling a fuel tank, what should you do to prevent a buildup of static electricity that
might cause a spark?- correct answer >>>keep the hose nozzle in contact with tank or
fill opening
How long should the engine blower be on before starting a gasoline engine?- correct
answer >>>four minutes
Which is one of the reasons to wear a life jacket when on a boat?- correct answer >>>if
you fall overboard it is difficult to put on a life jacket before you can be rescued
, What VHF radio channel(s) provides continuous local marine weather forecasts?-
correct answer >>>WX1, WX2, WX3, or WX4
Where can weather information be obtained?- correct answer >>>VHF radio, mobile
phone
Which type of hull moves through the water and has a maximum speed limited by its
length?- correct answer >>>displacement
Which type of hull is able to ride on top of the water once it has reached sufficient
speed?- correct answer >>>planing
When does optimum full consumption (best miles per gallon) occur for a boat on a
plane?- correct answer >>>when just comfortably on a plane
For best performance, which of the following apply to propellers on slow-speed boats?-
correct answer >>>larger diameter and lower pitch
For best performance, which of the following apply to propellers on high-speed boats?-
correct answer >>>smaller diameter and higher pitch
How is thrust produced by jet drives used in a boat or personal watercraft (PWC)?-
correct answer >>>a pump and nozzle accelerating water and producing a propulsive
jet
When changing gears, whats should you do t avoid possible damage to the engine or
transmission?- correct answer >>>pause briefly in neutral
Which of the following identifies the forward end of a boat?- correct answer >>>bow
Which of the following identifies the back end of a boat?- correct answer >>>stern
What is the left side (when looking forward) of a boat called?- correct answer >>>port
side
What is the right side (when looking forward) of a boat called?- correct answer
>>>starboard side
What is the name for the sides of a boat above the surface of the water?- correct
answer >>>topsides
What is the definition of tide?- correct answer >>>vertical rise and fall of water
What is the definition of current?- correct answer >>>is the horizontal flow of water
