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How does Boater101 work?
Boater101 uses a variety of multi-media tools to help you
learn everything you need to know about safe boating practices.
You sign
up, complete the course at your own pace, take the test,
and print your completion certificate upon passing the exam.
How much does Boater101 cost?
Boater101 costs $15 if you choose to complete the course
online. If you take the course in a dealership, it will
cost $25. It's a bit more in a dealership setting because
you'll receive extra materials, like your own Boater101
course manual (which online students can print from home). If you do not pass the Boater101 certification exam and need to take the Boater101 exam more than once, you will be required to pay $15 each time you take the test.
How long does Boater101 take to finish?
The great thing about taking Boater101 online is that you
are allowed to set your own pace. In order to meet NASBLA's
standards, Marine University is required to provide you
with eight great hours of boating instruction. But that
doesn't mean you have to do it all at once. In fact, you
have up to six months to complete the course. You can proceed
through the material at your desired speed, save your spot
inside the course, and return as many or as few times as
you wish before taking the exam. Once you begin to take
the test, however, you will be required to complete the
entire test in one session. We recommend that you allow
yourself approximately 45 minutes to complete the 75-question
test. If you leave your computer and your internet connection
times out, your test information will not be saved and you
will have to start over in your session.
How will Boater101 help me qualify for an insurance
discount?
The majority of insurance providers do award safe-boater
discounts (typically around 10 percent) to those boaters
who have completed a NASBLA-approved boating safety education
course, such as the Boater101 course by Marine
University. The process is simple: Successfully complete
the course, print out your certificate, and submit this
proof of completion to your insurance provider. For more
specifics, contact your provider to learn more about available
discounts.
Is Boater101 approved for my state?
The Boater101 course has earned approval from
the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators
(NASBLA). This approval allows graduates to be eligible
for insurance discounts in all 50 states and may also be
recognized by your state as a course meeting mandatory boater
education laws. Simply fill out the (free) registration
page to find out if Boater101 meets your state's individual
boating education laws.
What if I have more questions or need technical
assistance?
If you have a course related question that cannot be answered
by your instructor or is not included on the FAQ, you may
email the question to us and we will respond within 48 hours.
Technical support is also available via our toll-free hotline,
(1-866-Boater101) Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:30
PM EST.
Click here to view a preview
of the Boater101 Course.
Disclaimer
Marine University does not undertake to
verify the continuous adherence by instructors to every applicable standard or
guideline. Nor does Marine University
warrant, guarantee or insure that compliance with these standards will prevent
any or all injury or loss that may be caused by or associated with any person’s
use of boats facilities, equipment, or other items or activities that are the
subjects of these standards; nor does Marine University assume any responsibility or liability for any such injury
or loss.
Further, Marine University hereby
expressly disclaims any responsibility, liability or duty to affiliated
courses, organizations, instructors, boaters or their families, for any such
liability arising out of injury or loss to any person by the failure of such
organizations, courses, or instructors to adhere to these standards.
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