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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.
When a sail boat overtakes a power boat the power boat is the stand on vessel.
Only when under sail alone and is crossing the path of a power boat.
A sailboat with it's engine engaged
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.
only when under sail alone and when crossing the path of the power boat
The anchor light at the top of the mast should not be used by a sailboat underway at night. Frequently it is left on when leaving an anchorage along with the steaming and navigation lights.
the motor boat usually gives the sailboat the right of way
Yes, sailboat is a compound word. (sail + boat = sailboat)