MASSACHUSETTS BOATING TEST
2025/2026 ACTUAL EXAM WITH QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS 100%
COMPLETE SOLUTION
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
"Tounge Weight" is the amount of the loaded trailer's weight that:
Correct Answer presses down on the towing hitch
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%
two strong safety chains should be __________ to support the
trailer's coupler in case it becomes disconnected from the towing
vehicle Correct Answer crisscrossed
Where should you prepare your vessel before launching it from
the trailer Correct Answer well away from the boat
, three engine maintenance tips Correct Answer I. Keep well
tuned/grease & lubricate
II. Check oil levels/change oil
III. Check batteries/check for anything loose
If the wind or current direction is toward the dock, you should cast
off the __________ first when leaving the dock Correct Answer
stern line
the _______ is required to take early substantial action to avoid
collision by stopping, slowing down, or changing course Correct
Answer giveaway vessel
the stand on vessel Correct Answer must maintain its course and
speed unless it becomes apparent the give-way vessel is not
taking appropriate action
if you are overtaking another vessel you are the stand on vessel
Correct Answer false
The port side of a vessel is the _________ side Correct Answer
left
The stern of a vessel is in the ____________ of the vessel
Correct Answer rear
2025/2026 ACTUAL EXAM WITH QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS 100%
COMPLETE SOLUTION
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
"Tounge Weight" is the amount of the loaded trailer's weight that:
Correct Answer presses down on the towing hitch
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%
two strong safety chains should be __________ to support the
trailer's coupler in case it becomes disconnected from the towing
vehicle Correct Answer crisscrossed
Where should you prepare your vessel before launching it from
the trailer Correct Answer well away from the boat
, three engine maintenance tips Correct Answer I. Keep well
tuned/grease & lubricate
II. Check oil levels/change oil
III. Check batteries/check for anything loose
If the wind or current direction is toward the dock, you should cast
off the __________ first when leaving the dock Correct Answer
stern line
the _______ is required to take early substantial action to avoid
collision by stopping, slowing down, or changing course Correct
Answer giveaway vessel
the stand on vessel Correct Answer must maintain its course and
speed unless it becomes apparent the give-way vessel is not
taking appropriate action
if you are overtaking another vessel you are the stand on vessel
Correct Answer false
The port side of a vessel is the _________ side Correct Answer
left
The stern of a vessel is in the ____________ of the vessel
Correct Answer rear
