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A boat cannot hold enough water to capsize. Does it need a bailer or manual bilge pump?

  1. Yes, always.
  2. Yes, if it has a motor.
  3. No, it does not need one.
  4. Yes, if it is used after dark.
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Correct answer: No, it does not need one.

The guide excludes boats that cannot hold enough water to make them capsize. It also excludes boats with sealed watertight compartments that are hard to reach.

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