General information
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Give-way vessel
The vessel which does not have the right-of-
way has the duty to take positive and timely
Basic boating rules (Rules of
the road)
Just as there are rules which apply when you action to stay out of the way of the Stand-On
are driving on streets and high ways, there vessel. Normally, you should not cross in front
are waterway rules which apply when you are of the vessel with the right-of-way. You should
driving your boat. These rules are used inter- slow down or change directions briefly and
nationally, and are also enforced by the Unit- pass behind the other vessel. You should al-
ed States Coast Guard and local agencies. ways move in such a way that the operator of
You should be aware of these rules, and fol- the other vessel can see what you are doing.
low them whenever you encounter another “The general prudential rule”
vessel on the water.
This rule is called Rule 2 in the International
Several sets of rules prevail according to geo- Rules and says,
graphic location, but are all basically the same “In obeying and construing these rules due re-
as the International Rules of the Road. The gard shall be had to all dangers of navigation
rules presented here in your Owner’s Manual and collision, and to any special circumstanc-
are condensed, and have been provided for es, which may render a departure from the
your convenience only. Consult your local above rules necessary in order to avoid im-
U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary or Department of mediate danger.”
Motor Vehicles for a complete set of rules In other words, follow the standard rules ex-
governing the waters in which you will be us- cept when a collision will occur unless both
ing your boat.
vessels try to avoid each other. If that is the
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case, both vessels become “Give-Way” ves-
sels.
Steering and sailing rules and sound
signals
Whenever two vessels on the water meet one
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Rules when encountering vessels
another, one vessel has the right-of-way; it is There are three main situations which you
called the “stand-on” vessel. The vessel may encounter with other vessels which could
which does not have the right-of-way is called lead to a collision unless the Steering Rules
the “give-way” or “burdened” vessel. These are followed:
rules determine which vessel has the right-of- Meeting: (you are approaching another ves-
way, and what each vessel should do.
sel head-on)
Stand-on vessel
Crossing: (you are traveling across the other
The vessel with the right-of-way has the duty vessel’s path)
to continue its course and speed, except to Overtaking: (you are passing or being
avoid an immediate collision. When you main- passed by another vessel)
tain your direction and speed, the other vessel In the following illustration, your boat is in the
will be able to determine how best to avoid center. You should give the right-of-way to
you.
any vessels shown in white area (you are the
Give-Way vessel). Any vessels in the shaded
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| Categories | Yamaha Outboard Manuals |
|---|---|
| Document Type | Boat Motor Manual Free Download. Marine Operator's Boating Guide. |
| Tags | Yamaha F75, Yamaha F90 |
| Model Year | 2007 |
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| Language | English |
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