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Prepare for the Boating Exam and Boating Card Certification with this comprehensive study resource designed to help learners review essential boating safety concepts, navigation rules, vessel operation requirements, and boating regulations. This guide includes practice questions, answer reviews, and exam-focused study materials to support effective preparation for boating certification. Ideal for individuals preparing for a Boater Education Card, Boating Safety Certificate, or Boating Card Certification Exam, this resource covers key topics including boating laws, required safety equipment, navigation markers, right-of-way rules, emergency procedures, and responsible vessel operation.

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Boating Exam, boating cards
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1. EQ-48 When operating your vessel with a VHF radio, 16
what channel must you monitor?

2. EQ-51 On a 15-foot boat, which object is required to One USCG-approved PFD
be on-board? for each person

3. TP-1 The tongue weight of a trailer should be what 5-15%
percent of the total weight of the boat, motor, trailer
and gear.

4. Tp-20 a boater would use a tide table for what type of Water Depth
information?

5. TP-28 In what part of the boat are gasoline fumes Bilge
most likely to accumulate?

6. TP-30 what is an important part in the fueling process? Ensuring electrical switch-
es are off

7. TP-31 What equipment is required to be on a trailer Lights

8. TP-33 When retrieving a boat at a ramp what should Power loading onto the
be avoided? trailer

9. TP-34 which of the following actions is the best to take Place the tank on the dock
when fueling an outboard boat with a portable tank? or on shore to fill it

10. TP-35 How many minutes should a blower be operat- 4
ed before starting an engine

11. TP-42 Which of the following is recommended as Examination of thru-hull
part of the annual maintenance program for a gaso- fittings for signs of leak-
line-powered boat age or corrosion




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12. SB-6 White lights can sometimes be found on what Mid channel buoys
kind of buoys?

13. SB-10 what does it mean if you are the stand on vessel you are about to be
in an overtaking situation? passed and should main-
tain course and speed

14. SB-15 According to the Navigation Rules, which of the An overtaking boat always
following is true? gives way to the boat be-
ing overtaken

15. SB-17 Which of the following must you do when an- Display an all-around
choring at night? white light

16. SB-19 What should be avoided when anchoring? Throwing the anchor as far
away from the boat and
backing up

17. SB-21 For most anchoring situations, which is the best Three-strand twisted ny-
type of anchor line lon

18. SB-24 which of the following is recommended when Have your fenders and
docking your boat? dock lines ready before
you approach the dock

19. SB-25 When approaching a mooring buoy, which of Approach slowly, so as not
the following should you do? to run over the mooring
line or buoy

20. SB-26 What information is most important when pass- Water depth
ing near a lighthouse

21. SB-28 A collision could occur when distance decreases Stays the same
and bearing between two vessels does what?


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22. SB-31 when returning from sea, a green navigation Always kept on the port
buoy should be passed in what manner? side

23. SB-33 what does a regulatory buoy with a diamond Danger
symbol indicate?

24. SB-34 When operating a boat near other boats or It may cause personal in-
when entering a congested area, why should you jury or damage
watch your wake

25. SB-35 How does alcohol use affect boat operators or Physical reactions become
passengers? slower

26. SB-43 what is the proper technique for anchoring From the bow

27. SB-57 When operating a boat near other boats or It may cause personal in-
when entering a congested area, why should you jury or damage
watch your wake?

28. SB-58 Which is the most important factor in determin- Traffic density
ing a safe vessel speed on any given day?

29. EP-1 what should you do if you suddenly find yourself Put on a PFD and get in the
in cold water? HELP position

30. EP-4 what should you always do when a person falls Have someone keep the
overboard? victim in sight

31. EP-5 If you run your boat aground, what should you Calmly assess the situation
do first? and get everyone to don
PFDs

32.

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