General information
bend that may obstruct the view of other wa- er is going towards the port). This means that
ter vessels, the operator should sound a pro- red buoys are passed on the starboard
longed blast on the whistle (4 to 6 seconds). (right) side when proceeding from open wa-
If another vessel is around the bend, it too ter into port, and black buoys are to port (left)
should sound the whistle. Even if no reply is side. When navigating out of port, your posi-
heard, however, the vessel should still pro- tion with respect to the buoys should be re-
ceed around the bend with caution. If you versed; red buoys should be to port and
navigate such waters with your boat, you will black buoys to starboard.
need to carry a portable air horn, available Many bodies of water used by boaters are
from local marine supply stores.
entirely within the boundaries of a particular
Fishing vessel right-of-way
state. The Uniform State Waterway Marking
All vessels which are fishing with nets, lines System has been devised for these waters.
or trawls are considered to be “fishing ves- This system uses buoys and signs with dis-
sels” under the International Rules. Vessels tinctive shapes and colors to show regulato-
with trolling lines are not considered fishing ry or advisory information. These markers
vessels. Fishing vessels have the right-of- are white with black letters and orange
way regardless of position. Fishing vessels boarders. They signify speed zones, restrict-
cannot, however, impede the passage of ed areas, danger areas, and general infor-
other vessels in narrow channels.
mation.
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.
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-
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| Document Type | Boat Motor Manual Free Download. Marine Operator's Boating Guide. |
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| Model Year | 2006 |
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