The Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission changed the guidelines for distance learning. So, the old Boat Pennsylvania boating license course and test was discontinued on July 1, 2008.

• Take the NEW Boat Pennsylvania Online Course!
• Or, you can order the Boat Pennsylvania Video Course

The course material below remains as a resource for all who boat on Pennsylvania's waters—particularly experienced boaters who need a refresher, but not a boater's license.

Chapter 1: Know Your Boat
Summary

You've completed the material of Chapter 1 of the online boating safety course!

You should now:

• Be able to identify the different types of hulls and their performance characteristics
• Be able to identify the basic parts of a vessel, including parts specific to PWC and sailboats
• Be able to identify the different kinds of engines commonly found in recreational vessels and their uses

If you haven't already completed the Chapter 1 review exercise, follow this link to take the Review Questions for Chapter 1: Know Your Boat. Or, go through the interactive Flash animation below.