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A motorboat is approaching a sailboat head on What should happen?
The sailboat has the right-of-way until the motorboat gets ship-sized, when it assumes the right-of-way.
A sailboat is approaching a PWC head-on What should the sailboat do?
Maintain present course and speed.
A motorboat and PWC are approaching head on what action should be taken.?
turn left
A motorboat and a PWC are approaching head-on. What action should be taken?
turn left
What should you do if you are operating a motorboat that is being overtaken by sailboat?
Give the sailboat a little room for navigation. It's odd that a sailboat would overtake a powerboat, but it can happen. Whether we are piloting a power or sail craft we should always be aware of our surroundings. A good pilot will have their head on a swivel at all times and know what is approaching from behind.
What should you do if you are operating a motorboat that is being overtaken by a sailboat?
Give the sailboat a little room for navigation. It's odd that a sailboat would overtake a powerboat, but it can happen. Whether we are piloting a power or sail craft we should always be aware of our surroundings. A good pilot will have their head on a swivel at all times and know what is approaching from behind.
What should a motor boat operator do when approaching a sailing vessel head on?
When approaching a sailing vessel head on, it is up to the motorboat to yield. The motorboat operator should swing wide as early as possible to stay well clear of the sailing vessel.
What actions should be taken when a motorboat and a PWC are approaching head-on?
turn left
What should the operators of a motorboat and PWC do when approaching head on?
Assuming neither boat is beleaguered and each craft has sea room, each bears to starbord.
What should a motorboat operator do when approaching a sailing vessel head-on?
Do everything possible to avoid it. The motorboat operator would give way if boat is under sail but go by regular motorboat rules if he is under power.
If a sailboat and motorboat are both underway when is the sailboat the give way vessel?
Whenever a danger of collision exists.
If a sailboat and a motorboat are both underway when is the sailboat the give-way vessel?
Whenever a danger of collision exists.
