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Where must a battery not be placed in relation to fuel parts?

  1. Directly above or below a fuel tank or filter
  2. Next to the steering wheel
  3. In the cabin
  4. On the deck near the bow
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Correct answer: Directly above or below a fuel tank or filter

A leak from a fuel part could reach the battery and make a spark.

Source: US Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR), 33 CFR Part 183: Boats and Associated Equipment, § 183.420 Batteries

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