NY Safe Boating EXAM (updated 2026) Questions &
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What are the nautical terms for the right and left side of Starboard - right, Port - left
the boat when facing the bow?
Why is it important to know the length of your boat? For determining what water safety equipment to arry & for the registration fee.
What is the unique propulsion system on a personal Inboard engine with a water jet pump.
watercraft?
The round bottom hull is found on what kinds of boats? Trawlers & Sailboats
Which boats need to be registered in NYS? All motorized boats
Which agency registers boats in NYS? NY Dept of motor vehicles
How are registrations numbers displayed on the boat? NY 1234 AB or NY-1234-AB Reading from left to right on each side of the boat
Where are validation stickers displayed? Aft (toward the stern) of the registration numbers on each side of the boat.
What is the purpose of the Hull Identification Number? Assist the USCG with product recall, and law enforcement in identifying stolen
boats.
What are the requirement for a PFD? USCG approved, in good condition, readily accessible, and properly sized to
each person on the boat.
Who is required to wear a PFD? Kids under 12 on a pleasure boat under 65 ft unless they are in a fully enclosed
cabin, anyone in a personal water craft, anyone being towed, anyone on a boat
less than 21 ft between Nov.1 and May 1.
, What are the are the carriage requirements for a fire B-1 fire extinguisher on motorboats less than 26 ft: two B1s or one B-2 on
extinguisher on an inboard motorboat not equipped with motorboats over 26 and less than40 ft, USCG approved, in serviceable condition,
an approved fixed system? and readily accessible.
What are the carriage requirements for a visual distress During the day time, regardless of the distance from shore, any pleasure boat 16
signals? feet or longer, except sailboats less than 26 feet not equipped wiht mechanical
pwer, must catty day and night signals.
PWC (personal water craft) are requited to carry and orange distress flag or other
appropriate USCG approved daytime VDS.
ALL boats except rowboats, canoes, and kayaks, must have nightime signals
between sunset and sunrise. No signal requirements if the boat is in a parade or
organized race.
What are required sound signaling devised on a Horn or whistle that can be heard a 1/2 mile, and a bell.
motorboat over 12 meters (39 ft)?
At the fuel dock, list the safe fuel practices. Moor the boat securely to the dock
Remove passengers
extinguish all galley fires
don't smoke close all hatches and ports
shut off engine and electrical equipment
fill portable tanks on dock
keep fuel nozzle touching fill opening, wipe up spills
replace cap tightly, check bilges for leakage
Why keep the nozzle of fill nose in contact with tank or To keep static from building up and causing a spark, which could cause an
fill opening? explosion.
After fueling, explain several safety practices? wipe spills, open hatches and ports/windows, run the mechanical blower for at
least 4 minutes, SNIFF for vapors
How long should the blower run before starting the At least 4 minutes.
engine?
What information can be found on a capacity plate? Max horse power.
Max weight of people gear, and engine
Max # of persons
How do you safely load a boat? Distribute weight of gear and people evenly
Keep weight low, esp heavy objects
Secure heavy objects from shifting
Don't exceed capacity limits
Name some tips for safely boarding a small boat. Operator boards first, helps passengers in
Step into the center of boat, stay low,
load gear from the dock after boarding
Stay seated once you are moving
Why have a float plan before leaving on a boat trip? So someone can contact help if you are late
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Terms in this set (64)
What are the nautical terms for the right and left side of Starboard - right, Port - left
the boat when facing the bow?
Why is it important to know the length of your boat? For determining what water safety equipment to arry & for the registration fee.
What is the unique propulsion system on a personal Inboard engine with a water jet pump.
watercraft?
The round bottom hull is found on what kinds of boats? Trawlers & Sailboats
Which boats need to be registered in NYS? All motorized boats
Which agency registers boats in NYS? NY Dept of motor vehicles
How are registrations numbers displayed on the boat? NY 1234 AB or NY-1234-AB Reading from left to right on each side of the boat
Where are validation stickers displayed? Aft (toward the stern) of the registration numbers on each side of the boat.
What is the purpose of the Hull Identification Number? Assist the USCG with product recall, and law enforcement in identifying stolen
boats.
What are the requirement for a PFD? USCG approved, in good condition, readily accessible, and properly sized to
each person on the boat.
Who is required to wear a PFD? Kids under 12 on a pleasure boat under 65 ft unless they are in a fully enclosed
cabin, anyone in a personal water craft, anyone being towed, anyone on a boat
less than 21 ft between Nov.1 and May 1.
, What are the are the carriage requirements for a fire B-1 fire extinguisher on motorboats less than 26 ft: two B1s or one B-2 on
extinguisher on an inboard motorboat not equipped with motorboats over 26 and less than40 ft, USCG approved, in serviceable condition,
an approved fixed system? and readily accessible.
What are the carriage requirements for a visual distress During the day time, regardless of the distance from shore, any pleasure boat 16
signals? feet or longer, except sailboats less than 26 feet not equipped wiht mechanical
pwer, must catty day and night signals.
PWC (personal water craft) are requited to carry and orange distress flag or other
appropriate USCG approved daytime VDS.
ALL boats except rowboats, canoes, and kayaks, must have nightime signals
between sunset and sunrise. No signal requirements if the boat is in a parade or
organized race.
What are required sound signaling devised on a Horn or whistle that can be heard a 1/2 mile, and a bell.
motorboat over 12 meters (39 ft)?
At the fuel dock, list the safe fuel practices. Moor the boat securely to the dock
Remove passengers
extinguish all galley fires
don't smoke close all hatches and ports
shut off engine and electrical equipment
fill portable tanks on dock
keep fuel nozzle touching fill opening, wipe up spills
replace cap tightly, check bilges for leakage
Why keep the nozzle of fill nose in contact with tank or To keep static from building up and causing a spark, which could cause an
fill opening? explosion.
After fueling, explain several safety practices? wipe spills, open hatches and ports/windows, run the mechanical blower for at
least 4 minutes, SNIFF for vapors
How long should the blower run before starting the At least 4 minutes.
engine?
What information can be found on a capacity plate? Max horse power.
Max weight of people gear, and engine
Max # of persons
How do you safely load a boat? Distribute weight of gear and people evenly
Keep weight low, esp heavy objects
Secure heavy objects from shifting
Don't exceed capacity limits
Name some tips for safely boarding a small boat. Operator boards first, helps passengers in
Step into the center of boat, stay low,
load gear from the dock after boarding
Stay seated once you are moving
Why have a float plan before leaving on a boat trip? So someone can contact help if you are late
