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5 short blast from another boat?
When two boats approach each other, they use horn blasts to signal the other about their intentions when it comes to moving to avoid collision. 5 short blasts indicates that the signaling boat is unsure about what the other boat is doing.
What do five or more blasts mean when you are boating?
5 short blasts is a signal warning of imminent danger (or disagreement).
What does 5 blasts of a horn a boat mean?
5 (or more) short blasts is the boating DANGER signal. It is mainly used when two vessels are approaching each other and the intent of the other vessel is unknown and/or may be dangerous to either vessel. A prudent captain will immediately slow down or stop when upon hearing this signal and take appropriate action.
What is 5 short horn blasts signaling?
you are altering your course to starboard
What sound signal indicates that you do not understand another operator's intentions?
5 or more short blasts.....if you are taking the boating exam try typing the Arizona course boat ED after every question you type, in Google is what i used if your state is not Arizona then just type you state in.
A motorboat approaches you head-on and sounds one short blast. You would prefer to pass the boat on your starboard (right) side. Which sound signal should you use to indicate your disagreement?
5 or more blasts
What does 5 horn blasts mean while boating?
gat out of my way
What sound signal do you make when you out on the water and do not understand what another boater intends to do?
5 short blasts.
What is being signled when you hear 5 short blasts from another vessel's horn?
They are indicating a dangerous situation exists
What does 1 short blast mean when boating?
1 blast means, I am turning to starboard (right) 2 blasts means, I am turning to port (left) 3 blasts means, I am going astern (backwards) 5 blasts means, I don't know what you are doing, get out of my way.....and usually accompanied by colourful language and waving of arms etc. Often heard around the commercial jetty when recreational boats get in the way of large commercial ferries etc...
What does 6 short blast of a barge horn mean when boating?
Usually the tug towing the barge will sound it's horn or whistle. Most barges are unmanned. 5 or more short blasts of the ships whistle is the danger signal. If you hear this while boating you are likely in the way or crossing the path of the tug and tow, and there is risk of collision. Tugs with tows are much less maneuverable than a small boat and usually must stay in the dredged navigation channel.
What does 5 short blast of a horn mean when boating?
5 (or more) short blasts is the boating DANGER signal. It is mainly used when two vessels are approaching each other and the intent of the other vessel is unknown and/or may be dangerous to either vessel. A prudent captain will immediately slow down or stop when upon hearing this signal and take appropriate action.
