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A sailboat under sail encounters a motorboat Both boats are underway When would the sailboat be?
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In any encounter between two "vessels," there is a "give-way" vessel and a "stand-to" vessel. The "give-way" vessel is the one that lets the "stand-to" vessel. IOW the "stand-to" vessel has the right-of-way.
This is the "pecking order" of vessels:
Vessels not under command
Vessels restricted in their ability to maneuver
Vessels constrained by draft
Fishing vessels engaged in fishing, with gear deployed
Sailing vessels
Power-driven vessels
Notice something? As you go down the list, the vessels become more and more maneuverable. A vessel constrained by draft - a ship that has to run in a dredged channel so it won't bottom-out - is less maneuverable than a sailboat, and a sailboat is less maneuverable than a motorboat. So...ASSUMING the two vessels are going to cross paths in a way that could cause a collision, the sailboat would be the stand-to vessel and the motorboat the give-way vessel. If the sailboat's path doesn't cross the motorboat's path or the motorboat's going to cross 20 miles in front of the sailboat, you don't have to do anything.
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A sailboat under sail encounters a motorboat Both boats are underway When would the sailboat be the give-way vessel?
If the motorboat was hindered in its ability to maneuver, such as a tug pulling a boat or pushing a barge, or if the motorboat was adrift or signaling distress. Understanding the rules of underway and give-way are important parts of maritime safety.
A sailboat is approaching a powerboat Both boats are underway Which boat is the give-way vessel?
power boat
What kind of boats Jacques Cartier use?
sailboat
Lower sails at wharf?
In small boats and when winds are light for bigger boats. A sailboat might have to sail back to the wharf without a motor:)
What is a sailboat the stand on vessel in relations to a recreational power boat?
The question should be "When is the sailboat the stand-on vessel...? The answer is if the sailboat has an engine and if it is in operation, the sailboat is treated as a power boat in determining stand-on status. The right-of-way would then follow the rules for power boats.
Is it a good idea to rhino line the outside of a sailboat?
You could do it with some boats but there are better and cheaper options.
What is a Class 40 sailboat mainly used for?
The Class 40 sailboat is a type of yacht mainly used for offshore and coastal sailing. They are generally monohulls and are considered high-performance racing boats.
How much leeway does a typical sailboat hard on the wind make?
Unfortunately, there is no such thing as a typical sailboat. Even similar boats will perform differently under the same circumstances guided by different skippers: that's what makes horse races so popular. And sailboat races, too!
When is a sailboat the stand on vessel in relations to a recreational power boats?
only when under sail alone and is crossing path of powerboat
When is a sailboat the stand-on vessel in relations to recreational power boats?
only when under sail alone and is crossing path of powerboat
What should a motorboat do when it is approaching a sail boat?
sail boat has the right of way and same applies to all other boats larger than yours
What are some boats that begin with the letter l?
A sailboat is a type of boat. Others are sloop, sampan, schooner, scow, and skiff.
