9/29/25, 11:51 AM Massachusetts boating test <span style="color:#000;font-weight:bold;">90+</span> (2025-2026 A+ Graded) Exam-Style Question…
Massachusetts Boating Test Questions and
Answers
Question 1
The port side of a vessel is the _________ side
Correct Answer
left
Question 2
The stern of a vessel is in the ____________ of the vessel
Correct Answer
rear
Question 3
basic types of vessel hulls can be described as
Correct Answer
displacement and planing
Question 4
three basic hull shapes
Correct Answer
round bottom, flat bottom, vee bottom
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Question 5
Four length classes of vessels
Correct Answer
less than 16 feet
16 to less than 26 feet
26 to less than 40 feet
40 to less than 65 feet
Question 6
four basic types of engines
Correct Answer
outboard, inboard, stern drive, and jet drive.
Question 7
stern drive and inboard engines are
Correct Answer
automotive engines adapted for marine use
Question 8
the u.s. coast guard considers personal watercraft to be
Correct Answer
inboard vessels
Question 9
personal watercraft are not subjected to the laws and requirements of other vessels
Correct Answer
false
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Question 10
impeller
Correct Answer
Device used to pump and force water under pressure through a steering nozzle at
the rear of the vessel
Question 11
three things you should do when filling the fuel tank of your vessel
Correct Answer
keep nozzle in contact with tank
fill tank slowly to avoid spilling
never fill to brim
Question 12
A rule of thumb to prevent running out of fuel on a PWC is _____ out, _____ in, and
_____ in reserve.
Correct Answer
1/3 out, 1/3 in, 1/3 in reserve
Question 13
"Tounge Weight" is the amount of the loaded trailer's weight that:
Correct Answer
presses down on the towing hitch
Question 14
If the combined weight of the vessel and its engine is more than ______ of the
recommended load capacity of the trailer, you should get the next larger trailer
Correct Answer
90%
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Massachusetts Boating Test Questions and
Answers
Question 1
The port side of a vessel is the _________ side
Correct Answer
left
Question 2
The stern of a vessel is in the ____________ of the vessel
Correct Answer
rear
Question 3
basic types of vessel hulls can be described as
Correct Answer
displacement and planing
Question 4
three basic hull shapes
Correct Answer
round bottom, flat bottom, vee bottom
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,9/29/25, 11:51 AM Massachusetts boating test <span style="color:#000;font-weight:bold;">90+</span> (2025-2026 A+ Graded) Exam-Style Question…
Question 5
Four length classes of vessels
Correct Answer
less than 16 feet
16 to less than 26 feet
26 to less than 40 feet
40 to less than 65 feet
Question 6
four basic types of engines
Correct Answer
outboard, inboard, stern drive, and jet drive.
Question 7
stern drive and inboard engines are
Correct Answer
automotive engines adapted for marine use
Question 8
the u.s. coast guard considers personal watercraft to be
Correct Answer
inboard vessels
Question 9
personal watercraft are not subjected to the laws and requirements of other vessels
Correct Answer
false
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, 9/29/25, 11:51 AM Massachusetts boating test <span style="color:#000;font-weight:bold;">90+</span> (2025-2026 A+ Graded) Exam-Style Question…
Question 10
impeller
Correct Answer
Device used to pump and force water under pressure through a steering nozzle at
the rear of the vessel
Question 11
three things you should do when filling the fuel tank of your vessel
Correct Answer
keep nozzle in contact with tank
fill tank slowly to avoid spilling
never fill to brim
Question 12
A rule of thumb to prevent running out of fuel on a PWC is _____ out, _____ in, and
_____ in reserve.
Correct Answer
1/3 out, 1/3 in, 1/3 in reserve
Question 13
"Tounge Weight" is the amount of the loaded trailer's weight that:
Correct Answer
presses down on the towing hitch
Question 14
If the combined weight of the vessel and its engine is more than ______ of the
recommended load capacity of the trailer, you should get the next larger trailer
Correct Answer
90%
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