SBF See
SBF See trainer — Coastal Pleasure Craft Licence
The required licence for operating a motorboat in coastal waters. Multiple-choice theory, basic chart work and a practical exam.
PriceIncluded with the free app.
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The SBF See question catalogue
The official catalogue for the Coastal Pleasure Craft Licence contains 285 questions. Keelwake carries all of them in the official wording, split by topic exactly as the examination follows them:
- Spezifische Fragen — 213 questions
- Basisfragen — 72 questions
The wording of the questions and the model answers is the official one and is not rephrased. What Keelwake adds is the order in which you meet them.
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How the SBF See exam works
The theory exam for the Coastal Pleasure Craft Licence lasts 60 minutes and draws 30 questions, composed as follows:
- 7 questions from Basisfragen
- 23 questions from Spezifische Fragen
NoteThe official examination additionally contains 9 navigation exercises, of which 7 must be correct — you practise those separately in the SKS style.
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How the SBF See is marked
Every question is marked with 2, 1 or 0 points: fully known, partly known, not known. That makes 60 points possible.
A points total alone is not enough. Each section carries its own minimum:
- 5 correct in Basisfragen
- 18 correct in Spezifische Fragen
Miss one of these and the exam is failed, however strong the rest was. Keelwake applies exactly this rule in its exam simulation instead of a simple points threshold.
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What the topics cover
The examination follows fixed topic areas. These are the terms behind them — each links to its explanation in the glossary:
Navigation — Courses: true, magnetic, compass · Variation · Deviation · Dead reckoning · Bearings & fixing your position · Chart & chart datum · Lateral buoyage (IALA A).
KVR & Recht — Responsibilities between vessels (Rule 18) · Sailing vessels among themselves (Rule 12) · Overtaking (Rule 13) · Head-on situation (Rule 14) · Crossing situation (Rule 15) · Lights: power-driven vessel · Lights: sailing vessel.
Sicherheit — Lifejacket & harness · Distress signals & mayday · Liferaft · Fire on board · Hypothermia · Seasickness.
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How Keelwake trains the SBF See
Keelwake is not a question dump. Every question sits in a Leitner box: what you know moves back, what you miss comes round again the next day. That is why 285 questions are workable at all.
- Exam simulation with the official composition and the real time limit.
- Accuracy per topic — so you practise what is weak, not what is comfortable.
- Flashcards for the questions you keep missing.
- Offline on iPhone, iPad and Mac — and in any browser with the same account.
The SBF See trainer is free of charge and needs no subscription.
FAQ
Frequently asked
How many questions are in the SBF See theory exam?
The exam draws 30 questions. Each is marked with 2, 1 or 0 points, so 60 points are possible. You have 60 minutes.
Is a points total enough to pass the SBF See?
No. Each section has its own minimum: 5 in Basisfragen, 18 in Spezifische Fragen. Miss one of them and the exam is failed, however good the rest was.
How many questions does the official SBF See catalogue contain?
285 questions, split across Spezifische Fragen (213), Basisfragen (72). Keelwake carries all of them, in the official wording.
Is the SBF See trainer included?
Yes. The Coastal Pleasure Craft Licence course is included with the free Keelwake app.
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