Basic Seamanship; General; Boating Regulations; Rules Of Seamanship - Four winns Horizon Owner's Manual

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GENERAL

A. Boating Regulations
NOTICE
“MAYDAY”
NEVER
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BASIC SEAMANSHIP

“MAYDAY”
B. Rules of Seamanship
1. Right-of-way
A vessel not under command These vessels have no
or aground. maneuverability.
A vessel restricted in its These vessel are performing work
maneuverability. which limits their maneuverability
such as surveying, dredging, laying
pipe or cable, servicing navigational
markers among others.
A vessel engaged in fishing. These include boats fishing with
lines, trawl or nets; but not trolling
lines.
Sailboats Sailboats have the right-of-way over
power boats; however, if a sailboat is
using a propeller to move forward, it
is considered a power boat even if
its sails are up.
2. Meeting Head-On
Figure C1: Meeting Head-On
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