General information
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the “give-way” or “burdened” vessel. These
rules determine which vessel has the right-of-
way, and what each vessel should do.
Stand-on vessel
The vessel with the right-of-way has the duty
to continue its course and speed, except to
avoid an immediate collision. When you main-
tain your direction and speed, the other vessel
will be able to determine how best to avoid
you.
Label (counter rotation models)
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WARNING
Use only a counterclockwise rotation pro-
peller with this engine.
Counterclockwise propellers are marked
with a letter“L” after the size indication.
The wrong type of propeller could cause
the boat to go in an unexpected direction,
which could lead to an accident.
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
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Basic boating rules (Rules of
the road)
Just as there are rules which apply when you vessel. Normally, you should not cross in front
are driving on streets and high ways, there of the vessel with the right-of-way. You should
are waterway rules which apply when you are slow down or change directions briefly and
driving your boat. These rules are used inter- pass behind the other vessel. You should al-
nationally, and are also enforced by the Unit- ways move in such a way that the operator of
ed States Coast Guard and local agencies. the other vessel can see what you are doing.
You should be aware of these rules, and fol- “The general prudential rule”
low them whenever you encounter another This rule is called Rule 2 in the International
vessel on the water.
Rules and says,
Several sets of rules prevail according to geo- “In obeying and construing these rules due re-
graphic location, but are all basically the same gard shall be had to all dangers of navigation
as the International Rules of the Road. The and collision, and to any special circumstanc-
rules presented here in your Owner’s Manual es, which may render a departure from the
are condensed, and have been provided for above rules necessary in order to avoid im-
your convenience only. Consult your local mediate danger.”
U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary or Department of In other words, follow the standard rules ex-
Motor Vehicles for a complete set of rules cept when a collision will occur unless both
governing the waters in which you will be us- vessels try to avoid each other. If that is the
ing your boat.
case, both vessels become “Give-Way” ves-
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sels.
Steering and sailing rules and sound
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Rules when encountering vessels
signals
Whenever two vessels on the water meet one There are three main situations which you
another, one vessel has the right-of-way; it is may encounter with other vessels which could
called the “stand-on” vessel. The vessel lead to a collision unless the Steering Rules
which does not have the right-of-way is called are followed:
Meeting: (you are approaching another ves-
sel head-on)
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| Categories | Yamaha Outboard Manuals |
|---|---|
| Document Type | Boat Motor Manual Free Download. Marine Operator's Boating Guide. |
| Tags | Yamaha F150 LF150 |
| Model Year | 2007 |
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| Language | English |
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