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Safety equipmentQuestion 76 of 566

You must find the length of your boat. How do you measure the hull length?

  1. From the tip of the bow to the end of the outboard motor
  2. Along the curve of the deck from bow to stern
  3. From the bow to the end of the swim platform
  4. In a straight line from the bow tip to the transom, not counting the outboard motor
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Correct answer: In a straight line from the bow tip to the transom, not counting the outboard motor

Hull length does not include bowsprits, outboard motors or other appendages.

Source: Safe Boating Guide (TP 511E, 2026), Safety equipment requirements, page 13

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026