2005 Yamaha Outboard 115D Boat Motor Owners Manual

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Other special situations
Reading buoys and other markers
The waters of the  United states are marked
for safe  navigation by  the lateral system  of
buoyage.  Simply  put,  buoys  and  markers
have  an   arrangement  of  shapes,   colors,
numbers and lights to show which side of the
buoy a boater should pass on when navigat-
ing in a particular direction. The markings on
these buoys are  oriented from the perspec-
tive of being entered from seaward (the boat-
er is going towards the port). This means that
red  buoys   are  passed   on  the  starboard
(right) side when proceeding from  open wa-
ter into port, and black buoys are to port (left)
side. When navigating out of port, your posi-
tion with respect  to the buoys should be  re-
versed;  red  buoys  should  be  to  port  and
black buoys to starboard.
Many bodies  of water  used by  boaters are
entirely within the boundaries of  a particular
state. The Uniform State Waterway Marking
System has been  devised for these waters.
This system uses buoys  and signs with dis-
tinctive shapes and colors to show regulato-
ry  or advisory  information.  These  markers
are  white   with  black   letters  and   orange
boarders. They signify speed zones, restrict-
ed areas,  danger areas,  and general  infor-
mation.
There are  three  other rules  you should  be
aware of when driving your boat around oth-
er vessels.
Narrow channels and bends
When  navigating  in  narrow channels,  you
should keep to  the right when it  is safe and
practical to do so. If the operator of a power-
driven  vessel is  preparing  to  go around  a
bend that may obstruct the view of other wa-
ter vessels, the operator should sound a pro-
longed blast on the whistle (4 to 6 seconds).
If another  vessel is  around the bend,  it too
should sound the whistle. Even if no reply is
heard, however,  the vessel should  still pro-
ceed  around the  bend with  caution.  If you
navigate such waters with your boat, you will
need to  carry a  portable air horn,  available
from local marine supply stores.
Fishing vessel right-of-way
All vessels which are fishing  with nets, lines
or trawls  are considered to  be fishing ves-
selsunder the International  Rules. Vessels
with trolling lines  are not considered  fishing
vessels.  Fishing vessels  have  the right-of-
way regardless  of position.  Fishing vessels
cannot,  however,  impede  the  passage  of
other vessels in narrow channels.
Sailing vessel right-of-way
Sailing vessels should normally be given the
right-of-way. The exceptions to this are:
Remember,  markings   may  vary   by  geo-
graphic location.  Always consult local  boat-
ing  authorities  before  driving your  boat  in
unfamiliar waters.
1.
When  the  sailing  vessel is  overtaking
the power-driven vessel, the power-driv-
en vessel has the right-of-way.
2.
3.
Sailing vessels should keep clear of any
fishing vessel.
In  a  narrow  channel,  a sailing  vessel
should not hamper  the safe passage of
a power-driven  vessel  which can  navi-
gate only in such a channel.
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CategoriesYamaha Outboard Manuals
Document TypeBoat Motor Manual Free Download. Marine Operator's Boating Guide.
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Model Year2005
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