Updated! Ohio Boating Certification
Exam *Q&A* (100% Correct) 2025/2026
|VERIFIED|
What does swamping a boat make it harder to do?
control
When operating a PWC, what should you refer to for its capacity if no capacity plate is attached?
owner's manual
Who should you leave a fl...
Updated! Ohio Boating Certification
Exam *Q&A* (100% Correct) 2025/2026
|VERIFIED|
What does swamping a boat make it harder to do?
control
When operating a PWC, what should you refer to for its capacity if no capacity plate is attached?
owner's manual
Who should you leave a float plan with?
relative / friend
What does a float plan instruct someone to do if you fail to return on time?
take action
What number should your float plan include in case you don’t return when expected?
number
Where do fuel vapors tend to settle in a vessel?
bilge
Before fueling, what should you do to prevent fuel fumes from entering the boat?
close all windows, ports, doors and hatches
Where should portable fuel tanks be filled?
dock
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, After fueling, what should you do before starting the engine?
open all windows, ports, and hatches
How long should you run the ventilation system exhaust blower before starting the engine?
4 minutes
What should you sniff for in the bilge and engine compartment?
fuel vapors
What size should the ball hitch on the towing vehicle be?
same size as the trailer's coupler
How should safety chains be attached between the trailer and towing vehicle?
crisscross / coupler
When retrieving your boat, where should you stay away from in case the cable snaps?
cable
Where should you park to prepare for your drive home after retrieving the boat?
well away from the boat ramp
Where should you remove and dispose of all weeds to prevent the spread of aquatic pests?
ramp area
What part of the boat should be examined when it is out of the water?
hull
What kind of detergents should be used to protect the environment?
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