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Emergencies and cold waterQuestion 370 of 566

Your boat is taking on water. What can you do to remove it?

  1. Bail or use the bilge pump
  2. Turn the boat in circles
  3. Open the drain plug
  4. Stop and wait for the water to drain
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Correct answer: Bail or use the bilge pump

The guide tells you to remove flood water by bailing or using the bilge pump.

Source: Safe Boating Guide (TP 511E, 2026), In an emergency, page 51

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026