ABYC guides & exam study guides
How ABYC certification works, what's on each of the 10 exams and how to plan your study, written for marine technicians, surveyors, builders and service managers.
Certification guides
ABYC certification exam guide (2026)
ABYC certification exams are long, all multiple choice and have high cut scores: you need 77.2% to 85% to pass, and 82.5% or more on eight of the 10.
How to become an ABYC certified technician
ABYC certification is the recognized credential for marine technicians in the US. You earn it by passing a proctored multiple-choice exam from the American Boat & Yacht Council; with two years of work experience you're listed as a Certified Technician, otherwise as a Certified Advisor.
Exam study guides
ABYC Marine Electrical study guide
7 topics, key facts with sources, flashcards and a mind map. Premium: 800 flashcards and 60 key notes by topic.
ABYC Marine Systems study guide
7 topics, key facts with sources, flashcards and a mind map. Premium: 800 flashcards and 60 key notes by topic.
ABYC Marine Corrosion study guide
6 topics, key facts with sources, flashcards and a mind map. Premium: 800 flashcards and 60 key notes by topic.
ABYC Engines & Fuel Systems study guide
7 topics, key facts with sources, flashcards and a mind map. Premium: 800 flashcards and 60 key notes by topic.
ABYC Marine Standards study guide
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ABYC Advanced Electrical study guide
7 topics, key facts with sources, flashcards and a mind map. Premium: 800 flashcards and 60 key notes by topic.
ABYC Marine Composites study guide
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ABYC A/C Refrigeration study guide
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ABYC Service Management study guide
7 topics, key facts with sources, flashcards and a mind map. Premium: 800 flashcards and 60 key notes by topic.
ABYC USCG Regulations study guide
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NMEA CMET study guide
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NMEA NMET study guide
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NMEA Basic MEI Installer (BMEI) study guide
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NMEA Basic NMEA 2000 (BN2K) study guide
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NMEA Advanced MEI (AMEI) study guide
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NMEA Advanced NMEA 2000 (AN2K) study guide
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NMEA Commercial Installer study guide
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FCC Element 1 (MROP) study guide
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FCC Element 3 (GROL) study guide
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FCC Element 8 Ship Radar study guide
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IAMI CMI study guide
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IAMI CMFI study guide
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PE Naval Architecture & Marine study guide
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NAMS-CMS Marine Surveyor study guide
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SAMS AMS Marine Surveyor study guide
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CPYB Yacht Broker study guide
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ACMA CCT Open Molding study guide
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ACMA CCT Vacuum Infusion study guide
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