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Safety equipmentQuestion 122 of 566

Your boat is 7 m long. You use it only in daylight within sight of navigation marks. Do you need a magnetic compass?

  1. No. A boat of 8 m or less within sight of marks does not need one.
  2. Yes, every boat needs one.
  3. Yes, if the boat has a motor.
  4. Yes, if the boat is over 5 m.
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Correct answer: No. A boat of 8 m or less within sight of marks does not need one.

The guide excludes boats of 8 m or less that stay within sight of navigation marks.

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