Boa ng Exam Ques ons and answers Latest 2025/2026
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How should a vessels registra on number and valida on decal be displayed? - Answers On
both sides of the bow of the boat
What is most important when selec ng the right PFD for a passenger? - Answers A
passengers body weight and chest size
What important safety informa on is found on a boats capacity plate? - Answers The
maximum body weight and number of people a boat can hold safely
What is the best way to find out about hazards on a locate waterway? - Answers Consult a
nau cal chart
According to Alabama law, what age can operators be to have completed an approved boa ng
course in order to operate watercra'? - Answers 12 years or older
Which type of PFD will turn most unconscious persons face up in water? - Answers Type I
Everyone on board a vessel should understand basic safety prac ces. Who is responsible for
ensuring this? - Answers The vessel operator
Where is the best place to store a fire ex nguisher on a boat? - Answers Mounted in an
accessible place
When should a life jacket be discarded and replaced? - Answers When it is slightly torn
, What effect does alcohol have when you are opera ng a vessel? - Answers It is much greater
while boa ng
When boa ng on federally controlled waters in an 18-foot boat, what equipment are you
legally required to have on board? - Answers US Coast Guard approved visual distress signal
What sound-producing devices is required when boa ng on Alabama waters in an 18-foot
powerboat? - Answers A whistle, a horn, or another sound-producing advice
What provides a warning that dangerous weather is approaching? - Answers Dark clouds and
shi'ing winds
What is one part of a regular vessel and engine maintenance program? - Answers Check the
oil level before every ou ng
How should you approach the dock when docking your vessel? - Answers Into the wind or
current, whichever is stronger
What should you do before fueling your boat? - Answers Turn off the engine and close all
openings
Where should your trailer be located while you prepare to launch your vessel? - Answers
Well away from the boat ramp
How can propeller strike accidents be avoided? - Answers Turn off the engine while people
are boarding
What is an example of careless opera on? - Answers Not having enough PFD's on the boat
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How should a vessels registra on number and valida on decal be displayed? - Answers On
both sides of the bow of the boat
What is most important when selec ng the right PFD for a passenger? - Answers A
passengers body weight and chest size
What important safety informa on is found on a boats capacity plate? - Answers The
maximum body weight and number of people a boat can hold safely
What is the best way to find out about hazards on a locate waterway? - Answers Consult a
nau cal chart
According to Alabama law, what age can operators be to have completed an approved boa ng
course in order to operate watercra'? - Answers 12 years or older
Which type of PFD will turn most unconscious persons face up in water? - Answers Type I
Everyone on board a vessel should understand basic safety prac ces. Who is responsible for
ensuring this? - Answers The vessel operator
Where is the best place to store a fire ex nguisher on a boat? - Answers Mounted in an
accessible place
When should a life jacket be discarded and replaced? - Answers When it is slightly torn
, What effect does alcohol have when you are opera ng a vessel? - Answers It is much greater
while boa ng
When boa ng on federally controlled waters in an 18-foot boat, what equipment are you
legally required to have on board? - Answers US Coast Guard approved visual distress signal
What sound-producing devices is required when boa ng on Alabama waters in an 18-foot
powerboat? - Answers A whistle, a horn, or another sound-producing advice
What provides a warning that dangerous weather is approaching? - Answers Dark clouds and
shi'ing winds
What is one part of a regular vessel and engine maintenance program? - Answers Check the
oil level before every ou ng
How should you approach the dock when docking your vessel? - Answers Into the wind or
current, whichever is stronger
What should you do before fueling your boat? - Answers Turn off the engine and close all
openings
Where should your trailer be located while you prepare to launch your vessel? - Answers
Well away from the boat ramp
How can propeller strike accidents be avoided? - Answers Turn off the engine while people
are boarding
What is an example of careless opera on? - Answers Not having enough PFD's on the boat
