OWNER’S MANUAL
NAVIGATION RULES AND AIDS
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AUDIBLE DISTRESS
SIGNAL
DEFINITION
1 long blast
Warning signal (coming out of
slip or passing astern)
1 short blast
Pass on port side
2 short blasts
Pass on starboard side
3 short blasts
Engine(s) in reverse
5 or more short blasts Danger signal
Navigation Lights and
Night Operation
Navigational lights alert other boats to your presence
and course, especially at night or in restricted visibility
conditions.
Regulations require that navigational lights be clearly lit
and properly displayed at all times between sunset and
sunrise, and always when operating in reduced visibility.
Where applicable, lights must appear on the sides, stern,
masthead and all-around positions.
All navigational rules apply at night, but speed is restricted
on many waterways. At night, always operate at a slow,
safe speed and stay clear of all boats, regardless of
which boat has right-of-way.
Protect your night vision by avoiding bright lights. If
possible, have a passenger help keep watch for other
boats, water hazards and aids to navigation.
The size, speed and direction of other vessels are
determined at night by white, green and red running
lights.
• A green light indicates the starboard side of the boat.
Generally, if you see a green light on another boat,
you have the right-of-way. Hold your course.
• A red light indicates the port side of the boat.
Generally, if you see a red light on another boat, they
have right-of-way and you must yield your course.
• A white light indicates the stern side of the boat.
Speed
Always maintain your yacht under control at a safe
speed. Many state and local boating authorities enforce
speed limits. Regulations may vary from state to state.
Contact your local and state boating authorities for
specific information.
Wake
You are responsible for the wake your yacht creates.
Always be alert for NO WAKE zones and be courteous
of others while boating. Excessive and unexpected
wakes can cause dangerous and even life-threatening
situations. Regulations may vary from state to state.
Contact your local and state boating authorities for
specific information, as you may be responsible for any
damage or injury your wake causes.
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