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What should a sailboat operator do when approaching a power boat head on?
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When a sailboat is approaching a pwerboat which one is the give way vessel?
Unless the sailboat is overtaking a power-driven vessel, the powerboat is the give-way vessel.
A sailboat is approaching a powerboat Both boats are underway Which boat is the give-way vessel?
power boat
What should you do if you are operating a motorboat that is being overtaken by sailboat?
Give the sailboat a little room for navigation. It's odd that a sailboat would overtake a powerboat, but it can happen. Whether we are piloting a power or sail craft we should always be aware of our surroundings. A good pilot will have their head on a swivel at all times and know what is approaching from behind.
What should you do if you are operating a motorboat that is being overtaken by a sailboat?
Give the sailboat a little room for navigation. It's odd that a sailboat would overtake a powerboat, but it can happen. Whether we are piloting a power or sail craft we should always be aware of our surroundings. A good pilot will have their head on a swivel at all times and know what is approaching from behind.
When a sailboat is approaching a power-driven vessel which one is the give-way vessel?
the power driven vessel needs to give-way for sailing ships.
What should a motorboat operator do when approaching a sailing vessel head-on?
Do everything possible to avoid it. The motorboat operator would give way if boat is under sail but go by regular motorboat rules if he is under power.
What should a motorboat operator do when approaching a sail boat?
He would give way if boat is under sail but go by regular motorboat rules if he is under power.
What is the action required when a power boat is approaching a sail boat head on?
the motor boat usually gives the sailboat the right of way
When a sailboat is approaching a powerboat which one is the give way vessel?
A power boat cannot stop or turn as fast, especially a vessel larger than the sail boat . The sail boat should give way to the power boat.
When must the operator of a sailboat give way to a recreational power-driven vessel?
when the power-driven vessel is towing another boat and has difficulty maneuvering
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.
What should a sailboat operator do when approaching a PWC head-on?
Firstly avoid any crash or accident, but the powerboat pilot is the one to lawfully yield the right of way to vessels under sail power. Sailboats lack the maneuverability to stop in the same manner as a power craft.
