Maine Guide Test - Boating Laws
How much alcohol does it take to make a boater intoxicated? - correct answer ✔✔1/3 of what takes a
driver to be equally intoxicated.
What percentage of Maine drowning victims were not wearing lifejackets? - correct answer ✔✔90%
How is boat length measured? - correct answer ✔✔From the tip of the bow to the back of the stern,
excluding outboard motor.
What defines a Class A boat? - correct answer ✔✔Its length is less than 16 feet.
What defines a class 1 boat? - correct answer ✔✔It is at least 16 feet but less than 26 feet.
What defines a class 2 boat? - correct answer ✔✔It is at least 26 feet but less than 40 feet.
What defines a class 3 boat? - correct answer ✔✔It is at least 40 feet but less than 65 feet.
What is a capacity plate? - correct answer ✔✔It is a plaque that states the maximum weight capacity
and maximum passenger capacity of a vessel.
Where is a capacity plate located? - correct answer ✔✔Usually in the operator's position.
What are some fueling precautions for motorcraft? - correct answer ✔✔Try to fuel during the daytime,
but if necessary to fuel at night, use only electric lights. Try to fuel away from the water if it's possible.
What information should a float plan include? - correct answer ✔✔A. A detailed description of the
vessel
B.Route plan, estimated time of departure and estimated time of arrival
, C.Name and contact information of each person on board and an emergency contact
What should be included in you pre-departure checklist? - correct answer ✔✔1. Weather
2.Check steering, throttle and lights.
3.Check for any fuel leaks from tanks etc.
4. Check for fuel leaks from engine itself.
5. Check all hose connections for leaks or cracks.
6. Drain all water from engine compartment and check bilge plug.
7. Check that your battery and fire extinguishers are fully charged.
8. Check that ignition safety is in order.
9. Make sure you have the right number of PFDs and they are in good condition.
10. Leave a float plan.
When you are driving a motorboat you must give way to ... - correct answer ✔✔1. An anchored or
disabled boat.
2. Any vessel that has a hard time maneuvering like one towing another or a large ship in a channel.
3. Any vessel engaged in commercial fishing
4. A sailboat unless it is overtaking.
When sailing a sailboat you must give way to... - correct answer ✔✔1.Any vessel not under command
2. Any vessel restricted in its ability to maneuver
3. A vessel engaged in commercial fishing
" Stand-on vessel" - correct answer ✔✔The vessel that should maintain its course and speed.
"Give-way vessel" - correct answer ✔✔The vessel that should take early action to avoid collision. This is
the boat that should stop, slow or move out of the way.
When two power boats are heading towards each other which one has to give way? - correct answer
✔✔They both have to give way by keeping starboard. (To the right, left shoulder to left should)
How much alcohol does it take to make a boater intoxicated? - correct answer ✔✔1/3 of what takes a
driver to be equally intoxicated.
What percentage of Maine drowning victims were not wearing lifejackets? - correct answer ✔✔90%
How is boat length measured? - correct answer ✔✔From the tip of the bow to the back of the stern,
excluding outboard motor.
What defines a Class A boat? - correct answer ✔✔Its length is less than 16 feet.
What defines a class 1 boat? - correct answer ✔✔It is at least 16 feet but less than 26 feet.
What defines a class 2 boat? - correct answer ✔✔It is at least 26 feet but less than 40 feet.
What defines a class 3 boat? - correct answer ✔✔It is at least 40 feet but less than 65 feet.
What is a capacity plate? - correct answer ✔✔It is a plaque that states the maximum weight capacity
and maximum passenger capacity of a vessel.
Where is a capacity plate located? - correct answer ✔✔Usually in the operator's position.
What are some fueling precautions for motorcraft? - correct answer ✔✔Try to fuel during the daytime,
but if necessary to fuel at night, use only electric lights. Try to fuel away from the water if it's possible.
What information should a float plan include? - correct answer ✔✔A. A detailed description of the
vessel
B.Route plan, estimated time of departure and estimated time of arrival
, C.Name and contact information of each person on board and an emergency contact
What should be included in you pre-departure checklist? - correct answer ✔✔1. Weather
2.Check steering, throttle and lights.
3.Check for any fuel leaks from tanks etc.
4. Check for fuel leaks from engine itself.
5. Check all hose connections for leaks or cracks.
6. Drain all water from engine compartment and check bilge plug.
7. Check that your battery and fire extinguishers are fully charged.
8. Check that ignition safety is in order.
9. Make sure you have the right number of PFDs and they are in good condition.
10. Leave a float plan.
When you are driving a motorboat you must give way to ... - correct answer ✔✔1. An anchored or
disabled boat.
2. Any vessel that has a hard time maneuvering like one towing another or a large ship in a channel.
3. Any vessel engaged in commercial fishing
4. A sailboat unless it is overtaking.
When sailing a sailboat you must give way to... - correct answer ✔✔1.Any vessel not under command
2. Any vessel restricted in its ability to maneuver
3. A vessel engaged in commercial fishing
" Stand-on vessel" - correct answer ✔✔The vessel that should maintain its course and speed.
"Give-way vessel" - correct answer ✔✔The vessel that should take early action to avoid collision. This is
the boat that should stop, slow or move out of the way.
When two power boats are heading towards each other which one has to give way? - correct answer
✔✔They both have to give way by keeping starboard. (To the right, left shoulder to left should)
