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
Contents

• The Many Parts of a Boat
• Types of Boat Hulls
• Length of a Vessel
• Types of Engines
• Jet Drives
• Personal Watercraft
• Sailboats
• Chapter 1 Summary
• Review Questions for Chapter 1: Know Your Boat