BOATING TEST ARKANSAS ED questions and answers with solutions 2025

Port - ANSWER Left side of the vessel Starboard - ANSWER Right side of the vessel Class (Vessel) A - ANSWER Less than 16 feet Class (Vessel) 1 - ANSWER 16 feet less than 26 feet When can a PWC be operated? - ANSWER Only between one-half hour before sunrise and one half hour after sunset What does a capacity plate do? - ANSWER Indicates the maximum weight capacity and/or the maximum number of people that the boat can carry safely in good weather What should you do when on extended outings on the water? - ANSWER Leave a float plan with a relative or friend, or at least a local marina. What should you do while filling the fuel tank? - ANSWER Keep the nozzle of the fuel-pump hose in solid contact with the tank opening to prevent producing a static spark After fueling the tank what should you do before starting the engine? - ANSWER Sniff the bilge and engine compartment for fuel vapors. Continue ventilating until you cannot smell any fuel vapors. If your boat is equipped with a power ventilation system what should you do? - ANSWER Turn it on for at least 4 minutes before starting your engine. This will help eliminate fuel vapors. Bilge - ANSWER Interior of the hull below the floorboards Why would you need 2 strong safety chains crisscrossed? - ANSWER