Massachusetts Boating Laws UPDATED
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
Boat Registration - CORRECT ANSWER - This and numbering of all motorized boats is
required. This includes electric motors
12 Years Old - CORRECT ANSWER - No person under this age may operate a
motorboat. Unless, they are accompanied on-board and directly supervised by a competent
person 18 years or older.
16 Years old - CORRECT ANSWER - Personal watercrafts users must be this ages in
order to operate
12 to 15 Year Olds - CORRECT ANSWER - Between this age range, youth must
complete an approved basic boating course in order to operate a motorboat without adult
supervision
Personal Flotation Devices - CORRECT ANSWER - These devices are required to be
worn by:
1. Youth less than 12 years old
2. Personal watercraft users
3. Stand up paddle Board users
4. Water Skiers
5. Canoeists/Kayakers from September 15th to May 15th
Drunk Driving - CORRECT ANSWER - Operating any vessel under the influence of
alcohol (BAC of .08 or greater) or drugs is prohibited
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
Boat Registration - CORRECT ANSWER - This and numbering of all motorized boats is
required. This includes electric motors
12 Years Old - CORRECT ANSWER - No person under this age may operate a
motorboat. Unless, they are accompanied on-board and directly supervised by a competent
person 18 years or older.
16 Years old - CORRECT ANSWER - Personal watercrafts users must be this ages in
order to operate
12 to 15 Year Olds - CORRECT ANSWER - Between this age range, youth must
complete an approved basic boating course in order to operate a motorboat without adult
supervision
Personal Flotation Devices - CORRECT ANSWER - These devices are required to be
worn by:
1. Youth less than 12 years old
2. Personal watercraft users
3. Stand up paddle Board users
4. Water Skiers
5. Canoeists/Kayakers from September 15th to May 15th
Drunk Driving - CORRECT ANSWER - Operating any vessel under the influence of
alcohol (BAC of .08 or greater) or drugs is prohibited
