Boat Knowledge Quiz

Are you an expert in boats? Take this quiz to find out!

Owning a boat is fun but does not make you an expert in all things related to boats and yachts. If you want to prove yourself and how much you know, take the quiz below!

Each question has only one right answer. Finish the quiz to get your score and discover how much you actually know about boats and yachts.

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BOAT QUIZ

Are you an Expert in Boats? Take this Quiz to find Out!

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When is it forbidden to cross a coastal bar?

Outgoing tide

Incoming tide

2 / 15

How often should boat oil be changed?

Every year

Every 50-100 hours

Every 100-200 hours

3 / 15

Which vessel should give way between a sailing boat and a power boat?

Sailing boat

Power boat

4 / 15

What is the most important part of a sailboat?

The hull

The sail

The interior

The rudders

The steer

5 / 15

What is the minimum distance a vessel should keep from any towed person?

30 metres minimum

60 metres or more

100 metres

It doesn’t matter, just be careful

6 / 15

How would a seasoned driver manage speed on water?

Travelling at the right speed the hull is designed for

Reaching maximum speed

Travelling at low speed to consume less fuel

Travelling at the speed in which you can avoid sudden dangers

7 / 15

If you find yourself sailing in a channel, where should you drive?

Left side

Middle

Right side

Anywhere

8 / 15

What is a super-yacht?

A boat ranging from 37 to 60 m

A boat ranging from 100 to 150 m

A large sailboat

A boat that has a helipad

9 / 15

When is the best time to do maintenance work on your boat?

Summer time

Winter time

Anytime as long as it is off season

March

April

10 / 15

How often should you service your boat?

Every year

Every two years

Every season

Periodically according to the schedule that fits your vessel

11 / 15

How many hand held distress signals should a vessel carry on open waters?

Two red flares and two orange smoke flares

One red flare

One orange smoke flare

Three orange smoke flares and one red flare

12 / 15

How long is the longest yacht in the world?

150 m

180 m

183 m

157 m

13 / 15

A 7.5 metre power-driven vessel should display what light when it is out at night?

Red light

No light

Blue all-round light

White all-round light and separate side lights

14 / 15

What is the very first boat in history called?

a sailboat

a canoe

a gondola

15 / 15

How far away from a dive flag should you keep your vessel when on water?

15 m

25 m

50 m

100 m

60 m

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If you get between 0% to 30% – Boat Newbie

Are you finding yourself in this category? Then your knowledge on boats is not great to say the least. Do not worry however. Any time is a good time to learn some more and become and expert on yachts, boats and other maritime rules. Continue reading our blog at TheBoatApp to discover more interesting facts on maintenance tips, history and more!

If you get between 31% to 60% – Casually informed

You are probably not surprised to find yourself in this category. You know some facts about boats, probably due to being surrounded by boat lovers. It might be enough for you, however if you wish to learn more, you do not have to struggle much. Just keep reading boat facts and follow your intuition. It seems to work out for you so far.

If you get between 61% to 100% – Expert mode on!

Hello boat expert! There is not much you do not know about boats or yachts. Congratulations! Keep the good work up and enjoy your marine life as much as you can.