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A power driven vessel is often understood to be a mechanically driven boat. Human power as in rowing or wind driven power is not usually considered power driven.
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When a sailboat is approaching a power-driven vessel which one is the give-way vessel?
the power driven vessel needs to give-way for sailing ships.
What is power-driven vessels?
A power driven vessel is often understood to be a mechanically driven boat. Human power as in rowing or wind driven power is not usually considered power driven.
When must the operator of a sailboat give way to a recreational power-driven vessel?
when the power-driven vessel is towing another boat and has difficulty maneuvering
What action should be taken when a sailboat under sail and a power-driven vessel are about to cross paths?
The power-driven vessel should change course and speed.
What should you do when operating a power driven vessel and your vessel is being overtaken by a sailing vessel?
Steer into the wind.
When can a power driven vessel become a sailing vessel?
When the auxiliary engine is not running or is being assisted by sail power
What should a sailing vessel do when overtaking a power driven vessel?
Keep clear... The power driven vessel should, if possible, maintain course and speed. The only rule for overtaking is that you keep your distance while overtaking
Is a power driven vessel always a stand on vessel?
No, there are a several rules about where and how a power driven vessel is deemed to be either the give way or stand on vessel. A link is provided below for both International and Inland Rules. Please refer to Rules !3, 16,17 & 18.
When can a sailing vessel becomes a power driven vessel?
When the sails are furled and it is proceeding under its auxilliary engine
When does a power-driven vesel becomes a sailing vessel?
When sails are up and are producing more momentum then power (if the vessel is still using power to make way)
When is a sail boat under sail the given way vessel when encountering a power driven vessel?
When the motorized vessel is a commercial vessel or when the motorized vessel has another vessel or person in tow.
What was the approximate length of power driven vessel?
Fishing skiffs (flat-bottomed) are often fifteen feet long or less, and they are power-driven.
