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What is a battery fault on an old boat?

  1. The battery is kept clean
  2. The battery is not strapped down
  3. The battery is a new one
  4. The battery contacts are covered
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Correct answer: The battery is not strapped down

A loose battery is an electrical fault. Uncovered contacts are another.

Source: Safe Boating Guide (TP 511E, 2026), Old Boat Syndrome, page 68

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