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Before you goQuestion 274 of 566

What effect does too much weight have on a boat?

  1. The boat becomes faster.
  2. The boat rolls less.
  3. The boat becomes unstable and small waves can come on board.
  4. The boat steers more easily.
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Correct answer: The boat becomes unstable and small waves can come on board.

Overloading makes a boat unstable and lowers the sides toward the water.

Source: Safe Boating Guide (TP 511E, 2026), Load your boat properly, page 35

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026