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(Taken from the USCG Navigation Rules (Inland & International)
International & Inland
Rule3
General
(C) The term "Sailing vessel" means any vessel under sail, provided that propelling machinery, if installed, is not be used;
So the answer is, if a Sail boat is using it's engine, regardless if the sails are being used, now has the responsibility to act as a power driven vessel.
What else can I help you with?
What sail boats must follow the navigation rules for a powerboat?
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.
Which of the following Must follow navigation rules powerboat?
A sailboat using engine power
When must sailboat follow the navigation rules for a power boat?
A sailboat with it's engine engaged
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.
How long should you run your boats power ventilation system in order to eliminate fuel vapors in the bilge?
You should run your boats power ventilation for 30 seconds at least in order to eliminate fuel vapors in the bilge.
What navigation lights must power-driven boats less than 65.6 feet long exhibit while underway between sunset and sunrise?
red and green sidelights
What type of sail boat must follow the navigation rules under a powerboat?
When it is not under sail, and under motor power. Then it must follow the powerboat navigation rules. Since you've asked this question, then i recomend taking your state's Boater's Safety Course if it has one. It should be online and it cost about $50. It's expensive but you get a snassy card and you learn lots of things like where to go and where not to go, and things like that.
Two power boats about to cross paths what should the one on the right do?
Maintain speed and course, but stay alert.
Where can someone find information about purchasing power boats?
Power Boating Canada provides an abundance of information regarding purchasing power boats. The website "power boating" provides links to magazines, videos and blogs among other information on purchasing power boats.
When does a sailboat need to follow navigation rules for a powerboat?
A sailboat must follow navigation rules for powerboats when it is under power (using its engine) rather than sailing. Additionally, when a sailboat is operating in a situation where it is overtaking or crossing paths with a powerboat, it must adhere to the same navigation rules to avoid collisions. It's important for all vessels to be aware of and comply with the relevant maritime rules to ensure safety on the water.
On power-driven vessels what is true about navigation lights?
The should comply with IRPCS and be on between sunset and sunrise and in restricted visibility
What are two main kinds of pleasure boats?
Sail boats and power boats are the two main types of pleasure craft.
