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the motor boat usually gives the sailboat the right of way

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Q: What is the action required when a power boat is approaching a sail boat head on?
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What is the action required when a power boat is approaching a sail boat head-on?

the power driven ship should give-way, and it must only do so by turning starboard... in good seamanship the sailing vessel should also turn starboard, but are not required to by law.


Which of the following actions is required of when approaching another power boat head-on in darkness or reduced visibility?

Give-way to starboard side


A sailboat is approaching a powerboat Both boats are underway Which boat is the give-way vessel?

power boat


Which of the following actions is required of Boat A when approaching Boat B head-on in darkness or reduced visibility?

give way to the starboard side


What actions are required of power boat a when approaching starboard side of the sail boat?

The overtaking vessel must always give way. Therefore the powerboat must be prepared to stop or change direction - the sailboat has right of way.


When a sailboat is approaching a powerboat which one is the give way vessel?

A power boat cannot stop or turn as fast, especially a vessel larger than the sail boat . The sail boat should give way to the power boat.


If you see a red and green and a white light on another boat what does this tell you?

it tells you the boat is approaching you head on


What actions is required of Boat A while overtaking Boat B in darkness or reduced visibility?

Go around on either side is the action that is required of Boat A while overtaking Boat B in darkness or reduced visibility.


What is the best course for action if you see a thunderstorm approaching in a boat?

get out of the water and get on land and go somewhere safe


'If you see a red a green and a white light on another boat what does this tell you?

you are approaching head on.


What should a motorboat operator do when approaching a sail boat?

He would give way if boat is under sail but go by regular motorboat rules if he is under power.


What is the action required of a boat operator who witness a boating accident?

provide assistance.