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When a sailboat is approaching a powerboat which one is the give way boat?
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A sailboat is approaching a powerboat Both boats are underway Which boat is the give-way vessel?
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When a sailboat is approaching a powerboat which is the give way vessel?
Powerboat. The powerboat is easier to maneuver and turn than a vessel depending on sail and wind.
When a sailboat is approaching a powerboat which one is the give's vessel?
Powerboat. The powerboat is easier to maneuver and turn than a vessel depending on sail and wind.
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 a sailboat is approaching a powerboat which vessel is the give-way vessel?
Powerboat. The powerboat is easier to maneuver and turn than a vessel depending on sail and wind.
When a sailboat is approaching a powerboat which one is the give-way vessel?
Powerboat. The powerboat is easier to maneuver and turn than a vessel depending on sail and wind.
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.
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 sailboat is approaching a powerboat which one is to give way?
The general rule is powerboats give way to sailboats, as sailing craft are generally less maneuverable.
When a sail boat is approaching a powerboat which one is the give-way vessel?
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.
When a sailboat is approaching a powerboat which one is a give away?
The more maneuverable vessel is the give-way vessel. This normally means the smallest one. But all captains are responsible for avoiding collisions on the water.
