Germany Boat Licence Practice Test (SBF See) 2026
Germany's official recreational boat licence (Sportbootführerschein) has two scopes: inland waterways (Binnen) and sea waterways (See). This practice is for the SBF See theory exam, which uses 7 basic questions shared with the inland licence and 23 sea-specific questions, plus a written chart navigation task. The questions here are original and cover the same topics: the licence system, SeeSchStrO and collision rules, buoyage, lights, sound signals and safety.
W skrócie
Oficjalny egzamin ma 30 pytań. Aby zdać: At least 5 of 7 basic and 18 of 23 sea-specific multiple-choice questions, plus at least 7 of 9 on the navigation task. Each part is marked separately. Limit czasu: 60 minut. Egzamin przeprowadza: Deutscher Motoryachtverband (DMYV) and Deutscher Segler-Verband (DSV), commissioned by the Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport. Minimalny wiek: 16 (the SBF See covers boats with an engine; the minimum age of 14 applies only to the inland sailing licence, SBF Binnen unter Segel). Ćwicz tu za darmo na 70 pytaniach, każde z odpowiedzią i wyjaśnieniem. Sprawdzono z oficjalnymi źródłami 11 października 2026.
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Pytanie 1 z 25
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Odpowiedź: B. More than 11.03 kW (15 PS)
A licence is required for combustion engines over 11.03 kW (15 PS).
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Pytanie 2 z 25
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Odpowiedź: D. 7.5 kW
Electric drives up to 7.5 kW continuous power (S1) need no licence; above that you need the Sportbootführerschein.
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Pytanie 3 z 25
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Odpowiedź: D. Inland waterways (Binnen) and sea waterways (See)
The licence is issued for Binnenschifffahrtsstraßen (inland) and/or Seeschifffahrtsstraßen (sea).
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Pytanie 4 z 25
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Odpowiedź: C. Under 20 metres
On inland waterways the licence covers boats under 20 m; 20 to 25 m needs the Sportschifferzeugnis.
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Pytanie 5 z 25
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Odpowiedź: B. The German Motor Yacht Association (DMYV) and the German Sailing Association (DSV)
DMYV and DSV are commissioned to admit candidates, hold the exams and issue the licences.
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Pytanie 6 z 25
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Odpowiedź: D. 16
§ 6 SpFV sets 16 for motorboats and 14 for sailing boats.
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Pytanie 7 z 25
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Odpowiedź: B. 14
§ 6 SpFV sets the minimum age at 14 for boats under sail.
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Pytanie 8 z 25
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Odpowiedź: A. Written or electronic consent from a parent or legal guardian
Applicants under 18 need their legal guardian's consent (§ 6 SpFV).
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Pytanie 9 z 25
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Odpowiedź: A. A doctor's certificate of fitness, which may include an eyesight and hearing check
You must be physically and mentally fit, shown by a medical certificate. Poor colour vision cannot be offset by conditions.
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Pytanie 10 z 25
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Odpowiedź: B. 30: 7 basic questions and 23 sea-specific questions
The scoring key gives 7 basic (Basis) and 23 specific (See) questions, plus a navigation task with 9 questions.
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Pytanie 11 z 25
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Odpowiedź: D. At least 5 of 7 basic questions and at least 18 of 23 specific questions
Basic and specific parts are marked separately, so you must reach both pass marks.
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Pytanie 12 z 25
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Odpowiedź: D. 9 written questions, and you need at least 7 correct
The navigation task has 9 written questions worth 1 point each; 7 points are needed.
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Pytanie 13 z 25
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Odpowiedź: D. 60 minutes
The scoring key allows 60 minutes for the 30 multiple-choice questions plus the navigation task.
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Pytanie 14 z 25
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Odpowiedź: B. 72 basic and 213 sea-specific questions
The public catalogue has 72 basic questions, 213 specific See questions and 15 navigation tasks.
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Pytanie 15 z 25
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Odpowiedź: A. Within one year of the first part
§ 8 SpFV: all parts must be passed within one year, counted from the first part exam.
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Pytanie 16 z 25
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Odpowiedź: D. No, a failed part cannot be repeated on the same day
§ 8 SpFV says a failed part cannot be retaken on the same day.
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Pytanie 17 z 25
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Odpowiedź: A. The SeeSchStrO
The Seeschifffahrtsstraßen-Ordnung takes precedence over the KVR on German sea waterways.
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Pytanie 18 z 25
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Odpowiedź: A. Below 0.5 per mille (0.25 mg/l in breath)
§ 3 SeeSchStrO forbids steering a vessel with 0.5 ‰ or more in the blood or 0.25 mg/l or more in the breath.
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Pytanie 19 z 25
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Odpowiedź: D. The skipper (Fahrzeugführer) or their deputy
The person in charge of the vessel answers for following the rules, so the skipper must be clear before leaving.
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Pytanie 20 z 25
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Odpowiedź: A. Where the safety equipment is, how to use it and how to avoid falling overboard
The skipper must brief everyone on board about rescue and firefighting equipment and on preventing falls overboard.
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Pytanie 21 z 25
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Odpowiedź: D. As far to starboard (right) as is safe
Vessels in a fairway keep as far to the starboard side as possible, unless a published exception applies.
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Pytanie 22 z 25
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Odpowiedź: A. The side on your right when you come in from the sea
The starboard side of a fairway is defined as seen from a vessel entering from seaward.
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Pytanie 23 z 25
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Odpowiedź: C. The ship following the fairway
§ 25 SeeSchStrO gives vessels following the fairway priority over those crossing, entering, turning or leaving a berth.
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Pytanie 24 z 25
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Odpowiedź: A. On the port (left) side
§ 23 SeeSchStrO: overtaking is normally on the port side; starboard only when circumstances require it.
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Pytanie 25 z 25
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Odpowiedź: D. Each keeps to starboard so they pass port to port
§ 24 SeeSchStrO: vessels meeting on opposite courses in a fairway each keep to starboard.
Klawiatura: 1–4, aby odpowiedzieć, Enter – następne pytanie.
Prawdziwy egzamin: At least 5 of 7 basic and 18 of 23 sea-specific multiple-choice questions, plus at least 7 of 9 on the navigation task. Each part is marked separately.
Co warto wiedzieć przed egzaminem
- You need the licence on federal waterways for a boat with a combustion engine over 11.03 kW (15 PS) or an electric motor over 7.5 kW.
- The minimum age is 16 for a motorboat and 14 for a sailing boat. Under-18s need a guardian's consent and everyone needs a medical certificate.
- SBF See theory: 7 basic questions (pass 5) and 23 sea-specific questions (pass 18), each with 4 options, plus a navigation task of 9 questions (pass 7), in 60 minutes.
- If you already hold the inland motor licence, the SBF See theory exam drops the basic questions: 23 specific questions plus the navigation task in 50 minutes.
- The full official question catalogue is public: 72 basic questions, 213 sea-specific questions and 15 navigation tasks (version of August 2023).
- All parts of the exam, theory and practical, must be passed within one year of the first part.
Najczęściej zadawane pytania
Should I take the SBF See or the SBF Binnen?
It depends where you will drive. SBF See covers the coastal sea waterways; SBF Binnen covers inland waterways such as rivers, canals and many lakes. Both theory exams share the same 7 basic questions. This practice test focuses on See plus those basics.
What is the pass mark for the Sportbootführerschein See theory exam?
You need at least 5 of 7 basic questions, 18 of 23 sea-specific questions and 7 of 9 navigation task questions. Missing any one part means you fail, even with a high total.
How long is the SBF See theory exam?
60 minutes for the 30 multiple-choice questions and the navigation task. Our timed mock has only the multiple-choice part, so it has no time limit.
Do I need a licence for a small motorboat in Germany?
Not on federal waterways if the combustion engine is 11.03 kW (15 PS) or less, or an electric motor is 7.5 kW or less. Local rules on some lakes can differ.
Is there a practical exam too?
Yes. The licence normally has a theory part and a practical part on the water, set out in the SpFV. Both must be passed within one year.
Źródła
- ELWIS: Sportbootführerscheine
- ELWIS: Bewertungsschlüssel (theory exam scoring key)
- ELWIS: Sportbootführerscheinverordnung § 6 (requirements)
- ELWIS: Sportbootführerscheinverordnung § 8 (exam)
- ELWIS: Fragen- und Antwortenkatalog See
- ELWIS: Seeschifffahrtsstraßen-Ordnung (SeeSchStrO)
- ELWIS: SeeSchStrO Anlage I (Schifffahrtszeichen)
- International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (KVR/COLREGs), USCG amalgamated text
- DGzRS: Was tun im Seenotfall
- DGzRS: Sicherheitsausrüstung auf See