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Simple answer is whenever it is impractical to use the sails. This may because there is no wind, the boat is short-handed, the boat is close to other boats in a marina, or the sails are missing or damaged. The engine offers precise control by only the helmsman, so is usually used in harbor.
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What size motor needed for a 22 ft sailboat?
NO motor is necessary on a sailboat.
What is a sailboat with an outboard motor considered?
A sail boat with an outboard motor is still a sailboat UNTIL the motor is turned on then it becomes a powerboat. A sailboat with it's sails up and the engine running is deemed to be a motor-sailer.
What is A sailboat that is propelled by an outboard motor is considered to be?
A motor craft. Unless it is moving under full sale power without motor assist it is not a sailboat at that point in time.
A sailboat that is propelled by an outboard motor is considered to be what?
A motor craft. Unless it is moving under full sale power without motor assist it is not a sailboat at that point in time.
The best cruising sailboat?
The best cruising sailboat is the Island Packet 420, voted so in 2000 in Cruising World.
What kind of boat has no motor?
Canoe, sailboat, rowboat, barge, anything powered by evinrude.
How much does a sun powered sailboat cost?
what is a sun powered sailboat? sailboats use the wind to move! some boats have electrical systems that need electricity so they will buy solar panels as an eco friendly, convenient way to power their onboard systems, but I've never heard of a solar powered sailboat. if it used a solar powered motor, it wouldn't be a sailboat, (i mean, it would, but it wouldn't sail, it would motor)
If a sailboat and a motor boat are both underway when is the sailboat the give way vessel?
The sailboat is the give-way vessel when it is overtaken by the motorboat, which is generally considered the stand-on vessel. Additionally, when both vessels are on a collision course and the motorboat is to the right (starboard) of the sailboat, the sailboat must give way. In situations where both boats are under sail, the sailboat must also give way to a motorboat if the motorboat is not under command.
Are a yacht and a sailboat the same?
No, a yacht and a sailboat are not necessarily the same. The sailboat is, as its name implies, a watercraft that moves under wind power. The yacht, on the other hand, could be a sailboat, but it does not have to be. The yacht is a larger vessel (usually over 30 feet in length) used for recreation, and the yacht can be (and usually is) classified as either a sailing vessel or a motor craft.
When a motorboat is approaching a sailboat head on what should the motor boat do?
When a motorboat approaches a sailboat head-on, the motorboat should give way to the sailboat. According to the maritime right-of-way rules, the motorboat is responsible for avoiding a collision and should maneuver to the right to pass the sailboat safely. The sailboat, being under sail, has the right of way in this situation. It's essential for both vessels to communicate clearly to ensure safe navigation.
What is metaphor for sailboat?
Sailboat is your head Sailboat is your headSailboat is your head
If a sailboat and a motorboat are both underway when is the sailboat the give-way vessel when the sailboat is crossing behind the motorboat when the sailboat is carrying more passengers than the motor?
In this scenario, the sailboat is the give-way vessel when it is crossing behind the motorboat because it is required to keep clear of the power-driven vessel. The presence of more passengers on the sailboat does not change its status as the give-way vessel, as the rules of navigation prioritize the type of vessel and its relative position rather than the number of people aboard. Therefore, the sailboat must yield to the motorboat regardless of its passenger count.
