MISSOURI BOATING LICENSE EXAM 2025-2026
ACTUAL EXAM ALL QUESTIONS AND 100%
CORRECT ANSWERS
Plowing Mode - ANSWER-As speed increases, a planing hull will have a raised bow,
reducing the operator's vision and throwing a very large wake. Avoid maintaining a
speed that puts your boat in plowing mode.
Planing Mode - ANSWER-Your boat is in planing mode when enough power is applied
so that the hull glides on top of the water. Different boats reach planing mode at
different speeds.
Bow - ANSWER-Front of a vessel.
Length overall - ANSWER-Length of the hull excluding any attachments.
Rudder - ANSWER-Steering device, usually a vertical blade attached to a post at, or
near, the
Flat Bottom Hull Advantages - ANSWER-This planing hull has a shallow draft, which is
good for fishing in small lakes and rivers.
Deep Vee Hull Advantages - ANSWER-This planing hull gives a smoother ride than a
flat bottom hull in rough water.
Round Bottom Hull Advantages - ANSWER-This typical displacement hull moves easily
through the water even at slow speeds.
Multi Hull Advantages - ANSWER-Another example of a displacement hull, the multi-
hull has greater stability because of its wide beam.
Flat Bottom Hull Disadvantages - ANSWER-Rides roughly and choppy in the waters.
Deep Vee Hull Disadvantages - ANSWER-Takes more power to move at the same
speed as flat bottom hulls. May roll or bank in sharp turns.
Round Bottom Hull Disadvantages - ANSWER-Has a tendency to roll unless it has a
deep keel or stabilizers.
Multi Hull Disadvantages - ANSWER-Needs a large area when turning.
Bow - ANSWER-Front of the vessel.
,Stern - ANSWER-Rear of the vessel.
Starboard - ANSWER-Right side of the vessel.
Port - ANSWER-Left side of the vessel.
Hull - ANSWER-Body of the vessel.
Gunwale - ANSWER-Upper edge of vessel's side.
Cleat - ANSWER-Metal fitting on which a rope can be fastened.
Propeller - ANSWER-Rotates and powers a boat forward or backward.
Beam - ANSWER-Maximum width of a vessel.
Freeboard - ANSWER-Distance from water to lowest point of the boat where water
could come on board.
Draft - ANSWER-Depth of the water needed to float a vessel.
Keel - ANSWER-Main centerline (backbone) of a vessel or the extension of hull that
increases stability in the water.
Hull - ANSWER-Body of a vessel; basic structure or shell.
Personal watercraft - ANSWER-A small vessel that uses an inboard jet drive as its
primary source of propulsion, and is designed to be operated by a person or persons
sitting, standing, or kneeling on the vessel rather than inside the vessel.
Displacement Mode - ANSWER-A planing hull, when operated at very slow speeds, will
cut through the water like a displacement hull.
stern of the boat.
Stern - ANSWER-Rear of a vessel
Class A - ANSWER-Less than 16 feet.
Class 1 - ANSWER-16 feet less than 26 feet.
Class 2 - ANSWER-26 feet less than 40 feet.
Class 3 - ANSWER-40 feet to less than 65 feet.
, Propeller - ANSWER-Rotating device that turns and powers a boat forward or
backward.
Tiller - ANSWER-Lever used to turn a rudder to steer a boat.
Transform - ANSWER-Vertical surface at the back of the hull.
Steering Control - ANSWER-Means of controlling the steering nozzle.
Safety Lanyard - ANSWER-Short cord for attaching the ignition safety switch to the
operators wrist or personal life vest.
Throttle - ANSWER-Lever.
Starboard - ANSWER-Right side.
Port - ANSWER-Left side.
Fuel cap - ANSWER-Where you put gas in on the left side of the seadoo.
Draft - ANSWER-Depth of water needed to float a vessel.
Intake - ANSWER-Opening in the hull that draws water toward the impeller.
Intake grate - ANSWER-Screening cover over the intake, which prevents large debris
from entering.
Drive shaft - ANSWER-The long stem connection between the motor and the impeller.
Impeller - ANSWER-Device used to pump and force water under pressure through a
steering nozzle at the rear of the vessel.
Steering nozzle - ANSWER-Device used for directing the stream of water to the left or
right at the stern of the PWC, which steers the PWC
Halyards - ANSWER-Lines (ropes) used to raise and lower the sails.
Sheets - ANSWER-Lines (ropes) used to control the angle of the sails to the wind.
Capsize - ANSWER-To turn on the side or turn completely over.
Swamp - ANSWER-To fill with water.
Transom - ANSWER-Vertical surface at the back of the hull.
What is the maximum person on a sail boat - ANSWER-7 people or 1050 lbs.
ACTUAL EXAM ALL QUESTIONS AND 100%
CORRECT ANSWERS
Plowing Mode - ANSWER-As speed increases, a planing hull will have a raised bow,
reducing the operator's vision and throwing a very large wake. Avoid maintaining a
speed that puts your boat in plowing mode.
Planing Mode - ANSWER-Your boat is in planing mode when enough power is applied
so that the hull glides on top of the water. Different boats reach planing mode at
different speeds.
Bow - ANSWER-Front of a vessel.
Length overall - ANSWER-Length of the hull excluding any attachments.
Rudder - ANSWER-Steering device, usually a vertical blade attached to a post at, or
near, the
Flat Bottom Hull Advantages - ANSWER-This planing hull has a shallow draft, which is
good for fishing in small lakes and rivers.
Deep Vee Hull Advantages - ANSWER-This planing hull gives a smoother ride than a
flat bottom hull in rough water.
Round Bottom Hull Advantages - ANSWER-This typical displacement hull moves easily
through the water even at slow speeds.
Multi Hull Advantages - ANSWER-Another example of a displacement hull, the multi-
hull has greater stability because of its wide beam.
Flat Bottom Hull Disadvantages - ANSWER-Rides roughly and choppy in the waters.
Deep Vee Hull Disadvantages - ANSWER-Takes more power to move at the same
speed as flat bottom hulls. May roll or bank in sharp turns.
Round Bottom Hull Disadvantages - ANSWER-Has a tendency to roll unless it has a
deep keel or stabilizers.
Multi Hull Disadvantages - ANSWER-Needs a large area when turning.
Bow - ANSWER-Front of the vessel.
,Stern - ANSWER-Rear of the vessel.
Starboard - ANSWER-Right side of the vessel.
Port - ANSWER-Left side of the vessel.
Hull - ANSWER-Body of the vessel.
Gunwale - ANSWER-Upper edge of vessel's side.
Cleat - ANSWER-Metal fitting on which a rope can be fastened.
Propeller - ANSWER-Rotates and powers a boat forward or backward.
Beam - ANSWER-Maximum width of a vessel.
Freeboard - ANSWER-Distance from water to lowest point of the boat where water
could come on board.
Draft - ANSWER-Depth of the water needed to float a vessel.
Keel - ANSWER-Main centerline (backbone) of a vessel or the extension of hull that
increases stability in the water.
Hull - ANSWER-Body of a vessel; basic structure or shell.
Personal watercraft - ANSWER-A small vessel that uses an inboard jet drive as its
primary source of propulsion, and is designed to be operated by a person or persons
sitting, standing, or kneeling on the vessel rather than inside the vessel.
Displacement Mode - ANSWER-A planing hull, when operated at very slow speeds, will
cut through the water like a displacement hull.
stern of the boat.
Stern - ANSWER-Rear of a vessel
Class A - ANSWER-Less than 16 feet.
Class 1 - ANSWER-16 feet less than 26 feet.
Class 2 - ANSWER-26 feet less than 40 feet.
Class 3 - ANSWER-40 feet to less than 65 feet.
, Propeller - ANSWER-Rotating device that turns and powers a boat forward or
backward.
Tiller - ANSWER-Lever used to turn a rudder to steer a boat.
Transform - ANSWER-Vertical surface at the back of the hull.
Steering Control - ANSWER-Means of controlling the steering nozzle.
Safety Lanyard - ANSWER-Short cord for attaching the ignition safety switch to the
operators wrist or personal life vest.
Throttle - ANSWER-Lever.
Starboard - ANSWER-Right side.
Port - ANSWER-Left side.
Fuel cap - ANSWER-Where you put gas in on the left side of the seadoo.
Draft - ANSWER-Depth of water needed to float a vessel.
Intake - ANSWER-Opening in the hull that draws water toward the impeller.
Intake grate - ANSWER-Screening cover over the intake, which prevents large debris
from entering.
Drive shaft - ANSWER-The long stem connection between the motor and the impeller.
Impeller - ANSWER-Device used to pump and force water under pressure through a
steering nozzle at the rear of the vessel.
Steering nozzle - ANSWER-Device used for directing the stream of water to the left or
right at the stern of the PWC, which steers the PWC
Halyards - ANSWER-Lines (ropes) used to raise and lower the sails.
Sheets - ANSWER-Lines (ropes) used to control the angle of the sails to the wind.
Capsize - ANSWER-To turn on the side or turn completely over.
Swamp - ANSWER-To fill with water.
Transom - ANSWER-Vertical surface at the back of the hull.
What is the maximum person on a sail boat - ANSWER-7 people or 1050 lbs.
