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Stand-on vessel
BASIC BOATING RULES
(Rules of the road)
The vessel with the right-of-way has the
duty to continue its course and speed,
except to avoid an immediate collision.
When you maintain your direction and
speed, the other vessel will be able to
determine how best to avoid you.
Just as there are rules which apply when
you are driving on streets and high ways,
there are waterway rules which apply when
you are driving your boat. These rules are
used internationally, and are also enforced
by the United States Coast Guard and local
agencies. You should be aware of these
Give-way vessel
The vessel which does not have the right-
of-way has the duty to take positive and
timely action to stay out of the way of the
Stand-On vessel. Normally, you should not
cross in front of the vessel with the right-of-
way. You should slow down or change
directions briefly and pass behind the other
vessel. You should always move in such a
way that the operator of the other vessel
can see what you are doing.
rules,
encounter another vessel on the water.
and follow them whenever you
Several sets of rules prevail according to
geographic location, but are all basically the
same as the International Rules of the
Road. The rules presented here in your
Owner’s Manual are condensed, and have
been provided for your convenience only.
“The general prudential rule”
Consult
your local U.S. Coast Guard
This rule is called Rule 2 in the International
Rules and says,
Auxiliary or Department of Motor Vehicles
for a complete set of rules governing the
waters in which you will be using your boat.
‘In obeying and construing these rules due
regard shall be had to all dangers of naviga-
tion and collision, and to any special cir-
cumstances, which may render a departure
from the above rules necessary in order to
avoid immediate danger.’
STEERING AND SAILING RULES
AND SOUND SIGNALS
Whenever two vessels on the water meet
one another, one vessel has the right-of-
way; it is called the “stand-on” vessel. The
vessel which does not have the right-of-way
is called the “give-way” or “burdened” ves-
sel. These rules determine which vessel
has the right-of-way, and what each vessel
should do.
In other words, follow the standard rules
except when a collision will occur unless
both vessels try to avoid each other. If that
is the case, both vessels become “Give-
Way” vessels.
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| Categories | Yamaha Outboard Manuals |
|---|---|
| Document Type | Boat Motor Manual Free Download. Marine Operator's Boating Guide. |
| Tags | Yamaha F9.9C, Yamaha T9.9C |
| Model Year | 2004 |
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| Language | English |
| Product Brand | Yamaha Motor. Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA - Support Customer Relations for US: 1-800-962-7926
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| Publisher | yamaha-motor.com |
| Wikipedia's Page | Yamaha Motor Company |
| Copyright | Attribution Non-commercial |
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