Another Craft - Axis A20 Manual

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Overtaking
The boat that is overtaking one ahead of it is the burdened boat and must make any
adjustments necessary to keep out of the way of the privileged boat.
BURDENED
VESSEL
OVERTAKING
Figure 1-10. Overtaking Another Craft
The General Prudential Rule
The general prudential rule regarding right-of-way is that if a collision appears
unavoidable, neither boat has right-of-way. As prescribed in the Rules of the Road, both
boats must act to avoid collision.
Night Running
Boats operating between sunset and sunrise (hours vary by state) must use navigational
lights. Nighttime operation, especially during bad weather or fog can be dangerous. All
Rules of Road apply at night, but it is best to slow down and stay clear of all boats,
regard less of who has right-of-way. Protect your night vision by avoiding bright lights
and have a passenger, if possible, help keep watch for other boats, water hazards and aids
to navigation.
HORN
(2 SHORT
BLASTS)
HORN
(SHORT
BLAST)
Boating Safety
PRIVILEGED
VESSEL BEING
OVERTAKEN
HORN
(2 SHORT
BLASTS)
HORN
(SHORT
BLAST)
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