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Boat capacity and constructionQuestion 329 of 352

An outboard motor can make 115 pounds of thrust or more. What must it have?

  1. A fuel gauge
  2. A horn
  3. A device that stops it from starting in gear
  4. A spare propeller
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Correct answer: A device that stops it from starting in gear

Strong motors must not start when the control is in gear, so the boat will not leap forward.

Source: US Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR), 33 CFR Part 183: Boats and Associated Equipment, § 183.710 Start-in-gear protection required

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026