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What should the operators of a motorboat and PWC do when approaching head on?
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Assuming neither boat is beleaguered and each craft has sea room, each bears to starbord.
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A motorboat and PWC are approaching head on what action should be taken.?
turn left
A motorboat and a PWC are approaching head-on. What action should be taken?
turn left
What should a motor boat operator do when approaching a sailing vessel head on?
When approaching a sailing vessel head on, it is up to the motorboat to yield. The motorboat operator should swing wide as early as possible to stay well clear of the sailing vessel.
What actions should be taken when a motorboat and a PWC are approaching head-on?
turn left
What should a motorboat operator do when approaching a sailing vessel head-on?
Do everything possible to avoid it. The motorboat operator would give way if boat is under sail but go by regular motorboat rules if he is under power.
What should be done if a motorboat and a PWC are approaching head-on?
Both of them should turn to their right and reduce speed so they pass each other harmlessly.
A motorboat is approaching a sailboat head on What should happen?
The sailboat has the right-of-way until the motorboat gets ship-sized, when it assumes the right-of-way.
What should a motorboat do when approaching a sailing vessel head on?
Power should give way to sail, if a collision is imminent or you are ever unsure on what to do always turn to starboard (right).
A motorboat and a PWC are meeting head-on. Which one is the stand-on vessel?
A motorboat and a PWC are meeting head-on. Which one is the stand-on vessel?
A motorboat and PWC are meeting head on. Which one is the stand on vessel?
A motorboat and a PWC are meeting head-on. Which one is the stand-on vessel?
What sould a sailing vessel operator do when approaching a pwc head on?
A sailing vessel operator when approaching a pwc head on should slow down and change course.
What should you do if you are operating a motorboat that is being overtaken by a sailboat?
Give the sailboat a little room for navigation. It's odd that a sailboat would overtake a powerboat, but it can happen. Whether we are piloting a power or sail craft we should always be aware of our surroundings. A good pilot will have their head on a swivel at all times and know what is approaching from behind.
