1. What piece of information can be found on a capacity plate?

a) Safe top-end speed limit of the boat.
b) How many gallons of fuel the boat holds.
c) Safe load limits including gear.
d) Minimum allowable horsepower.

2. How many people can you safely carry on a 30 foot powerboat that has a 10 foot beam?

a) 5
b) 10
c) 15
d) 20

3. What type of hull is a cruising sailboat likely to have?

a) Displacement.
b) Deep-Veel.
c) Cathedral.
d) Planing.

4. Which of the following terms is often used in load capacity calculations?

a) Horsepower.
b) Height.
c) Fuel capacity.
d) Beam.

5. Which statement does not apply to registration numbers?

a) Numbers must be at least three inches tall.
b) Numbers must be illuminated at night.
c) Numbers must contrast in color with the hull.
d) Numbers must appear on both sides of the hull.

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