2026 CONNECTICUT SAFE BOATING ACTUAL
EXAM | COMPLETE QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
Question 1
Who is required to obtain a Safe Boating Certificate (SBC) in Connecticut?
A. Only Connecticut residents born after June 15, 1993
B. Connecticut residents, persons owning real property in Connecticut, or
persons with vessels registered in Connecticut
C. Anyone operating a vessel on Connecticut waters regardless of residency
D. Only persons operating personal watercraft
*Correct Answer: B. Connecticut residents, persons owning real
property in Connecticut, or persons with vessels registered in
Connecticut. *
Rationale: Connecticut's certificate requirement is broader than most states. It
applies based on residency, property ownership, and vessel registration rather
than birth year alone. You need an SBC or CPWO if you are a Connecticut
resident, own real property in Connecticut, or have a vessel registered in
Connecticut .
Question 2
What is the minimum passing score required on the Connecticut boating
safety course proctored exam?
A. 70%
B. 75%
,C. 80%
D. 85%
*Correct Answer: C. 80%. *
Rationale: Students must attend all eight hours of the approved course and
pass the proctored exam with a score of 80% or higher. A score below 80%
requires retaking the course .
Question 3
What is the fee to purchase a Safe Boating Certificate or Certificate of
Personal Watercraft Operation (CPWO) in Connecticut?
A. $25
B. $50
C. $75
D. $100
*Correct Answer: B. $50. *
Rationale: There is a one-time fee of $50 for a boating certificate. After
successfully completing an approved course, certificate holders can log into
the Online Sportsmen Licensing System to purchase and print their
certificate .
Question 4
What is the fee for the DEEP Equivalency Examination for experienced
boaters?
A. $25
B. $50
,C. $75
D. $100
*Correct Answer: C. $75. *
Rationale: The equivalency examination fee is $75. Testing is by appointment
only. A score of 80% or better is required to pass; a score of 78% or below is
failing and requires taking the full 8-hour course .
Question 5
How long is the DEEP-approved basic boating safety course in Connecticut?
A. 4 hours
B. 6 hours
C. 8 hours
D. 10 hours
*Correct Answer: C. 8 hours. *
Rationale: The boating course is an eight-hour course that must be
instructor-led and include a proctored exam. Virtual classes that are
instructor-led, at least 8 hours in duration, and include a proctored exam are
accepted .
Question 6
Are asynchronous, self-paced online boating courses accepted by
Connecticut to obtain a Safe Boating Certificate?
A. Yes, all online courses are accepted
B. Yes, if NASBLA-approved
C. No, asynchronous online courses are not approved
D. Only if they include a proctored exam
, *Correct Answer: C. No, asynchronous online courses are not
approved. *
Rationale: Asynchronous online courses are not approved in Connecticut.
Approved courses must meet the following requirements: 8 hours of
classroom instruction (minimum), instructor-led, NASBLA-approved, and
include a proctored exam .
Question 7
Which states does Connecticut recognize for reciprocal boating
certification?
A. Only Massachusetts
B. New York, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island
C. All states with NASBLA-approved courses
D. None; only Connecticut certification is valid
*Correct Answer: B. New York, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and
Rhode Island. *
Rationale: Connecticut recognizes certificates from New York, Massachusetts,
New Hampshire, and Rhode Island for use upon Connecticut waters. Non-
residents visiting Connecticut may operate a PWC with a valid certificate
from a reciprocal state .
Question 8
A person with a Safe Boating Certificate (SBC) may operate which type of
vessel?
A. Only boats under 20 feet
B. Any recreational vessel up to 65 feet except personal watercraft (PWCs)
EXAM | COMPLETE QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
Question 1
Who is required to obtain a Safe Boating Certificate (SBC) in Connecticut?
A. Only Connecticut residents born after June 15, 1993
B. Connecticut residents, persons owning real property in Connecticut, or
persons with vessels registered in Connecticut
C. Anyone operating a vessel on Connecticut waters regardless of residency
D. Only persons operating personal watercraft
*Correct Answer: B. Connecticut residents, persons owning real
property in Connecticut, or persons with vessels registered in
Connecticut. *
Rationale: Connecticut's certificate requirement is broader than most states. It
applies based on residency, property ownership, and vessel registration rather
than birth year alone. You need an SBC or CPWO if you are a Connecticut
resident, own real property in Connecticut, or have a vessel registered in
Connecticut .
Question 2
What is the minimum passing score required on the Connecticut boating
safety course proctored exam?
A. 70%
B. 75%
,C. 80%
D. 85%
*Correct Answer: C. 80%. *
Rationale: Students must attend all eight hours of the approved course and
pass the proctored exam with a score of 80% or higher. A score below 80%
requires retaking the course .
Question 3
What is the fee to purchase a Safe Boating Certificate or Certificate of
Personal Watercraft Operation (CPWO) in Connecticut?
A. $25
B. $50
C. $75
D. $100
*Correct Answer: B. $50. *
Rationale: There is a one-time fee of $50 for a boating certificate. After
successfully completing an approved course, certificate holders can log into
the Online Sportsmen Licensing System to purchase and print their
certificate .
Question 4
What is the fee for the DEEP Equivalency Examination for experienced
boaters?
A. $25
B. $50
,C. $75
D. $100
*Correct Answer: C. $75. *
Rationale: The equivalency examination fee is $75. Testing is by appointment
only. A score of 80% or better is required to pass; a score of 78% or below is
failing and requires taking the full 8-hour course .
Question 5
How long is the DEEP-approved basic boating safety course in Connecticut?
A. 4 hours
B. 6 hours
C. 8 hours
D. 10 hours
*Correct Answer: C. 8 hours. *
Rationale: The boating course is an eight-hour course that must be
instructor-led and include a proctored exam. Virtual classes that are
instructor-led, at least 8 hours in duration, and include a proctored exam are
accepted .
Question 6
Are asynchronous, self-paced online boating courses accepted by
Connecticut to obtain a Safe Boating Certificate?
A. Yes, all online courses are accepted
B. Yes, if NASBLA-approved
C. No, asynchronous online courses are not approved
D. Only if they include a proctored exam
, *Correct Answer: C. No, asynchronous online courses are not
approved. *
Rationale: Asynchronous online courses are not approved in Connecticut.
Approved courses must meet the following requirements: 8 hours of
classroom instruction (minimum), instructor-led, NASBLA-approved, and
include a proctored exam .
Question 7
Which states does Connecticut recognize for reciprocal boating
certification?
A. Only Massachusetts
B. New York, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island
C. All states with NASBLA-approved courses
D. None; only Connecticut certification is valid
*Correct Answer: B. New York, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and
Rhode Island. *
Rationale: Connecticut recognizes certificates from New York, Massachusetts,
New Hampshire, and Rhode Island for use upon Connecticut waters. Non-
residents visiting Connecticut may operate a PWC with a valid certificate
from a reciprocal state .
Question 8
A person with a Safe Boating Certificate (SBC) may operate which type of
vessel?
A. Only boats under 20 feet
B. Any recreational vessel up to 65 feet except personal watercraft (PWCs)
