BoatSmart Module 1 Exam Questions
and Answers
what are the most common causes of boating accidents? - Answer -not wearing a life
jacket, falling overboard, capsizing and collisions, being impaired by drugs or alcohol
who needs proof of competency? - Answer -all operators of recreational motor boats
what can proof of competency include? - Answer -pleasure craft operator card, proof of
having taken a boating safety course before 1999, an approved marine certificate, a
completed rental boat safety checklist
what do you need to operate a boat if you are under 12 years old? - Answer -proof of
competency and an engine not more than 10hp
what do you need to operate a boat if you are 12-15 years old? - Answer -proof of
competency and an engine not more than 40hp
what do you need to operate a boat if you are 16 years or older? - Answer -proof of
competency
who can operate a PWC? - Answer -a person 16 years old or older with proof of
competency
what is the boat operator? - Answer -the person in control of the boat and responsible
for its operation
what is a pleasure craft? - Answer -a boat only used for fun or recreation
what is a power driven craft? - Answer -a boat powered by a motor or engine
what is a non-powered craft? - Answer -a boat that operates without a motor or engine
what is a sailing vessel? - Answer -a boat that is under the power of sail
what is the hull? - Answer -the part of the boat that rides in and on top of the water
what are 3 general hull types? - Answer -displacement, planing and pontoon
and Answers
what are the most common causes of boating accidents? - Answer -not wearing a life
jacket, falling overboard, capsizing and collisions, being impaired by drugs or alcohol
who needs proof of competency? - Answer -all operators of recreational motor boats
what can proof of competency include? - Answer -pleasure craft operator card, proof of
having taken a boating safety course before 1999, an approved marine certificate, a
completed rental boat safety checklist
what do you need to operate a boat if you are under 12 years old? - Answer -proof of
competency and an engine not more than 10hp
what do you need to operate a boat if you are 12-15 years old? - Answer -proof of
competency and an engine not more than 40hp
what do you need to operate a boat if you are 16 years or older? - Answer -proof of
competency
who can operate a PWC? - Answer -a person 16 years old or older with proof of
competency
what is the boat operator? - Answer -the person in control of the boat and responsible
for its operation
what is a pleasure craft? - Answer -a boat only used for fun or recreation
what is a power driven craft? - Answer -a boat powered by a motor or engine
what is a non-powered craft? - Answer -a boat that operates without a motor or engine
what is a sailing vessel? - Answer -a boat that is under the power of sail
what is the hull? - Answer -the part of the boat that rides in and on top of the water
what are 3 general hull types? - Answer -displacement, planing and pontoon
