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When must your boat have a reboarding device?

  1. Only if your boat is over 6 m long
  2. When the climb from the water to the deck is more than 0.5 m
  3. Only if the boat has a motor
  4. Only if the boat has sleeping quarters
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Correct answer: When the climb from the water to the deck is more than 0.5 m

The device is needed when the freeboard is more than 0.5 m (1 ft 8 in).

Source: Safe Boating Guide (TP 511E, 2026), Notes about minimum safety equipment requirements, page 17

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026