Canadian Boating Exam Practice Quiz

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What is the characteristic of a planing hull boat?

Used in smaller boats and will ride overtop of the water
Used primarily in sail boats and large ships
Has a shallow draft, good for fishing in small lakes
Moves smoothly through water and is easily rolled

The correct answer is: Used in smaller boats and will ride overtop of the water

A planing hull boat is designed to skim or ride over the surface of the water, rather than displacing water like a displacement hull boat. This allows for higher speeds and is typically used in smaller boats, making option A the correct answer. Option B is incorrect because sail boats and large ships typically use displacement hulls. Option C is incorrect because while a planing hull boat may have a shallow draft, it is not the defining characteristic. Option D is incorrect because a planing hull boat does not move smoothly through water and is not easily rolled, as these are characteristics of a displacement hull boat.