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Licensing and registrationQuestion 39 of 566

What total engine power means your boat needs a Pleasure Craft Licence?

  1. 3.7 kW (5 hp) or more
  2. 15 kW (20 hp) or more
  3. 7.5 kW (10 hp) or more
  4. 30 kW (40 hp) or more
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Correct answer: 7.5 kW (10 hp) or more

Engines of 7.5 kW (10 hp) or more need a licence, unless the boat is registered.

Source: Safe Boating Guide (TP 511E, 2026), Pleasure Craft Licence, page 9

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026