Right-Of-Way - Monterey 180 FS Owner's Manual

Chapter 2

RIGHT-OF-WAY

In general, boats with less maneuverability have right-of-way
over more agile craft. You must stay clear of the vessel with
right-of-way and pass to his stern.
Privileged Boats
Privileged boats have right-of-way and can hold course and speed.
Sailboats and boats paddled or rowed have the right-of-way over motor
boats. Sailboats under power are considered motorboats. Small pleasure
craft must yield to large
commercial boats in narrow
channels.
Burdened Boats
The burdened boat is the boat that
must make whatever adjustments
to course and speed necessary to
keep out of the way of the
privileged boat.
Crossing Situation
In crossing situations, the boat to
the right from the 12 o'clock to
the 4 o'clock position has the
right-of-way. It must hold course
and speed. The burdened boat
keeps clear and passes behind
the privileged boat. Boats
going up and down a river
have the privilege over boats
crossing the river.
2-4
NOTICE
12 O'CLOCK
PRIVILEGED
BURDENED
VESSEL
VESSEL
DANGER ZONE
KC-0471
4 O'CLOCK