Canadian Boating Exam Practice Quiz

What exception exists concerning bailers and manual bilge pumps on vessels?

1. Required only on boats over 9m

2. Not required on vessels that cannot capsize

3. Mandatory on all human-powered vessels

4. Necessary only for boats with an inboard engine

The correct answer is: Not required on vessels that cannot capsize

Some may think that manual bilge pumps are not necessary at all on vessels but this is not true. A manual bilge pump is still important to have on all boats in case of an emergency, regardless of size or type of engine. While option A states that it is required only on boats over 9m, this is incorrect because even small vessels can encounter dangerous situations where a manual bilge pump would be needed. Option C states that it is mandatory on all human-powered vessels, but this is also incorrect as it is not required by law, but still recommended for safety purposes. Option D states that it is necessary only for boats with an inboard engine, but this is incorrect as all boats should have a manual bilge pump, regardless of the type of engine. Therefore, option B is the best answer as it recognizes the importance of manual bilge pumps on all vessels, regardless of