CANADIAN BOATERS EXAM 2026
COMPREHENSIVE QUESTION SET WITH
RATIONALES AND TRANSPORT CANADA
SAFETY RULES
◉ Sterndrives.
Answer: called inboard/outboard motors
car engine modified for water
rotating engine pod type
◉ Required item for pleasure crafts under 24m length.
Answer: Must have a compliance notice detailing Maximum Gross
Load (weight of people, cargo, and fuel)
◉ Required item for boats 6m or less.
Answer: A compliance notice detailing Maximum recommended safe
limits for motor power
◉ All boats powered or not require blank.
Answer: hull ID number
,12 digits on the side
◉ Is a pleasure craft license a registration.
Answer: No
◉ Pleasure craft licenses are valid for Blank.
Answer: 10 years
◉ Interm period for boats.
Answer: 90 days
◉ Selling a boat.
Answer: former owner must sign transfer form
Interm 90 days
new owner may operate if a new license with correct info is applied
for
◉ PFDs.
Answer: personal flotation devices
,must 1 for each person onboard
if not worn must be ready
must have label of approval by Transport Canada, Coast Guard or
fisheries and oceans
◉ life jacket types.
Answer: SOLAS
offers geatest floatation and will turn
wearer right side up
Standard
boayant but will slowly roll you
small vessel jacket
design for inner land waters calm and will not roll you
◉ can be fined for blank about PFDs.
Answer: poor condition or health of PFDs
broken buckles or straps
◉ vest type Lifejacket.
Answer: slim vest inflated by CO2 system and pull cord
, ◉ Pouch type life jacket.
Answer: a fanny pack that inflates to a vest
◉ Inflatable PFDs are not approaved for.
Answer: Persons under 16
Persons weighing less than 36.3 kg (80lbs)
whitewater rafting type activities
automatic inflation may not be used on sailboats
◉ For a buoyant heaving line to be approved, it must be:.
Answer: Able to demonstrate the ability to float;
In good condition;
Consist of a single, full length of rope (i.e., shorter ropes tied
together are not approved);
An appropriate length relative to the vessel;
Have a ball or floating object to increase accuracy when thrown to
someone overboard;
Used only as safety equipment; and
Stowed in a place where it can be easily accessed in an emergency.
◉ Lifebuoys are required for all vessels over.
Answer: 9m in length
COMPREHENSIVE QUESTION SET WITH
RATIONALES AND TRANSPORT CANADA
SAFETY RULES
◉ Sterndrives.
Answer: called inboard/outboard motors
car engine modified for water
rotating engine pod type
◉ Required item for pleasure crafts under 24m length.
Answer: Must have a compliance notice detailing Maximum Gross
Load (weight of people, cargo, and fuel)
◉ Required item for boats 6m or less.
Answer: A compliance notice detailing Maximum recommended safe
limits for motor power
◉ All boats powered or not require blank.
Answer: hull ID number
,12 digits on the side
◉ Is a pleasure craft license a registration.
Answer: No
◉ Pleasure craft licenses are valid for Blank.
Answer: 10 years
◉ Interm period for boats.
Answer: 90 days
◉ Selling a boat.
Answer: former owner must sign transfer form
Interm 90 days
new owner may operate if a new license with correct info is applied
for
◉ PFDs.
Answer: personal flotation devices
,must 1 for each person onboard
if not worn must be ready
must have label of approval by Transport Canada, Coast Guard or
fisheries and oceans
◉ life jacket types.
Answer: SOLAS
offers geatest floatation and will turn
wearer right side up
Standard
boayant but will slowly roll you
small vessel jacket
design for inner land waters calm and will not roll you
◉ can be fined for blank about PFDs.
Answer: poor condition or health of PFDs
broken buckles or straps
◉ vest type Lifejacket.
Answer: slim vest inflated by CO2 system and pull cord
, ◉ Pouch type life jacket.
Answer: a fanny pack that inflates to a vest
◉ Inflatable PFDs are not approaved for.
Answer: Persons under 16
Persons weighing less than 36.3 kg (80lbs)
whitewater rafting type activities
automatic inflation may not be used on sailboats
◉ For a buoyant heaving line to be approved, it must be:.
Answer: Able to demonstrate the ability to float;
In good condition;
Consist of a single, full length of rope (i.e., shorter ropes tied
together are not approved);
An appropriate length relative to the vessel;
Have a ball or floating object to increase accuracy when thrown to
someone overboard;
Used only as safety equipment; and
Stowed in a place where it can be easily accessed in an emergency.
◉ Lifebuoys are required for all vessels over.
Answer: 9m in length
