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A sailboat with its engine engaged
A sailboat with its engine engaged
A sailboat using engine power
a sailboat with its engine engaged
A collision happens when distance between two vessels decreases and barring does what?
When a sailboat is operating with mechanical propulsion, regardless of whether or not a sail is up it is considered a power driven vessel for the purposes of the rules of the road.
When a sailboat is operating with mechanical propulsion, regardless of whether or not a sail is up it is considered a power driven vessel for the purposes of the rules of the road.
A sailboar with its engine engages
A sailboar with its engine engages
A sailboat with it's engine engaged
Any sailing vessel that is operating mechanical propulsion is considered a power driven vessel under the rules of the road, and must maneuver accordingly. This is regardless of whether or not they also have a sail up.
When a sailboat is the overtaking vessel, she must keep clear of the powerboat. Any vessel overtaking another must stay clear of the vessel being overtaken (Rule 13). Please refer to the Navigational rules. Specifically Rules 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 & 18. A link is provided below.