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When there is a danger of collision, the "stand-on" vessel is the one that must maintain its course while the other must take avoiding action. Sailboats usually are the stand-on vessel when meeting a power-driven vessel, even if that vessel is another sailboat (if its engine is powering the boat, and regardless of whether its sails are raised or not). There are exceptions: if the power-driven vessel is "working," such as a fishing boat dragging nets, or the power-driven vessel is confined to a narrow channel due to its draft, then the sailboat must stay out of the way, by altering course if necessary. If a collision is imminent and the other vessel shows no signs of altering course, then the sailboat should take whatever course is necessary to avoid it.
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What is a sailboat with an outboard motor considered?
A sail boat with an outboard motor is still a sailboat UNTIL the motor is turned on then it becomes a powerboat. A sailboat with it's sails up and the engine running is deemed to be a motor-sailer.
Is sailboat a compound word?
Yes, sailboat is a compound word. (sail + boat = sailboat)
How do you spell sailboat?
The correct spelling is "sailboat" (boat propelled by sails).
What are the syllables in sailboat?
sail-boat
What boat does not have an engine?
A rowboat or sailboat
What is a glossy sailboat?
a boat that is shiny...
What kind of a race might a competitor use a trapeze in?
Sailboat racing
What are sailboat spars?
sailboat spars include the: mast boom sprit (if the boat has one)
When a sailboat takes over a power boat which vessel is a stand on boat?
power boat
Name a kind of boat that doesent have an engine?
Row boat; paddle boat; sailboat
What is sailboat berth?
A sailboat berth means a bed or sleeping quarters onboard. It can also refer to where the boat is docked, like "My boat is berthed in the Bahamas."
When must sailboat follow the navigation rules for a power boat?
A sailboat with it's engine engaged
