Boating Exam 2025 Questions and
Answers
EQ-48 When operating your vessel with a VHF radio, what channel must you
monitor? - ANSWER-16
EQ-51 On a 15-foot boat, which object is required to be on-board? - ANSWER-
One USCG-approved PFD for each person
TP-1 The tongue weight of a trailer should be what percent of the total weight of
the boat, motor, trailer and gear. - ANSWER-5-15%
Tp-20 a boater would use a tide table for what type of information? - ANSWER-
Water Depth
TP-28 In what part of the boat are gasoline fumes most likely to accumulate? -
ANSWER-Bilge
TP-30 what is an important part in the fueling process? - ANSWER-Ensuring
electrical switches are off
TP-31 What equipment is required to be on a trailer - ANSWER-Lights
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, TP-33 When retrieving a boat at a ramp what should be avoided? - ANSWER-
Power loading onto the trailer
TP-34 which of the following actions is the best to take when fueling an outboard
boat with a portable tank? - ANSWER-Place the tank on the dock or on shore to
fill it
TP-35 How many minutes should a blower be operated before starting an engine -
ANSWER-4
TP-42 Which of the following is recommended as part of the annual maintenance
program for a gasoline-powered boat - ANSWER-Examination of thru-hull
fittings for signs of leakage or corrosion
SB-6 White lights can sometimes be found on what kind of buoys? - ANSWER-
Mid channel buoys
SB-10 what does it mean if you are the stand on vessel in an overtaking situation? -
ANSWER-you are about to be passed and should maintain course and speed
SB-15 According to the Navigation Rules, which of the following is true? -
ANSWER-An overtaking boat always gives way to the boat being overtaken
SB-17 Which of the following must you do when anchoring at night? - ANSWER-
Display an all-around white light
SB-19 What should be avoided when anchoring? - ANSWER-Throwing the
anchor as far away from the boat and backing up
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Answers
EQ-48 When operating your vessel with a VHF radio, what channel must you
monitor? - ANSWER-16
EQ-51 On a 15-foot boat, which object is required to be on-board? - ANSWER-
One USCG-approved PFD for each person
TP-1 The tongue weight of a trailer should be what percent of the total weight of
the boat, motor, trailer and gear. - ANSWER-5-15%
Tp-20 a boater would use a tide table for what type of information? - ANSWER-
Water Depth
TP-28 In what part of the boat are gasoline fumes most likely to accumulate? -
ANSWER-Bilge
TP-30 what is an important part in the fueling process? - ANSWER-Ensuring
electrical switches are off
TP-31 What equipment is required to be on a trailer - ANSWER-Lights
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, TP-33 When retrieving a boat at a ramp what should be avoided? - ANSWER-
Power loading onto the trailer
TP-34 which of the following actions is the best to take when fueling an outboard
boat with a portable tank? - ANSWER-Place the tank on the dock or on shore to
fill it
TP-35 How many minutes should a blower be operated before starting an engine -
ANSWER-4
TP-42 Which of the following is recommended as part of the annual maintenance
program for a gasoline-powered boat - ANSWER-Examination of thru-hull
fittings for signs of leakage or corrosion
SB-6 White lights can sometimes be found on what kind of buoys? - ANSWER-
Mid channel buoys
SB-10 what does it mean if you are the stand on vessel in an overtaking situation? -
ANSWER-you are about to be passed and should maintain course and speed
SB-15 According to the Navigation Rules, which of the following is true? -
ANSWER-An overtaking boat always gives way to the boat being overtaken
SB-17 Which of the following must you do when anchoring at night? - ANSWER-
Display an all-around white light
SB-19 What should be avoided when anchoring? - ANSWER-Throwing the
anchor as far away from the boat and backing up
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