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When a sail boat is approaching a powerboat which one is the give-way vessel?
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The powerboat. The vessel that has the greatest ability to get out of the way of the other one has the duty to do that.
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A sailboat is approaching a powerboat Both boats are underway Which boat is the give-way vessel?
power boat
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.
You are operating a powerboat at night what does it mean when you see only a red and green light on another boat?
Sailing vessel is approaching head on you must give away
When operating a powerboat at night. What does it mean when you see only a red and Green light on another boat?
Sailing vessel is approaching head on you must give away
You are operating a powerboat at night. What does it mean when you see only a red and a green light on another boat?
Sailing vessel is approaching head on you must give away
What actions are required of power boat a when approaching starboard side of the sail boat?
The overtaking vessel must always give way. Therefore the powerboat must be prepared to stop or change direction - the sailboat has right of way.
What do you do if a powerboat is about to cross paths with a sailboat under sail?
If a powerboat is about to cross paths with a sailboat under sail give way, the sail boat is the stand-on vessel, therefore you are the give-way vessel and need to move accordingly.
When a jet ski is approaching another boat which is the give away vessel?
The Jet ski is the give-way vessel.
When a sailboat overtakes a powerboat witch vessel is the stand on vessel?
The boat that overtakes another boat is the give-way vessel. The boat being overtaken is the stand-on vessel. 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.
When is a sailboat the stand in vessel in relations to a recreational boat?
only when under sail alone and is crossing path of powerboat
When a sailboat the stand on vessel in relations to a recreational power boat?
only when under sail alone and is crossing path of powerboat
When is a sailboat the stand on vessel in relations to recreational power boat?
only when under sail alone and is crossing path of powerboat
