Monterey Boats 350 Sport Yacht, Owner'S Manual

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350 SPORT YACHT
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port side, providing enough clearance for safe pas-
sage. The boats should sound the appropriate
signals.
Overtaking Situations
When one motor boat is overtaking another motor
boat, the boat that is being passed has the right
of way. The overtaking boat must make the ad-
justments necessary to provide clearance for a
safe passage of the other vessel. The boats should
sound the appropriate signals.
The General Prudential Rule
In obeying the Rules of the Road, due regard must
be given to all dangers of navigation and collision,
and to any special circumstances, including the
limitations of the vessels, which may justify a de-
parture from the rules that is necessary to avoid
immediate danger or a collision.
Night Operation
Recreational boats are required to display naviga-
tion lights between sunset and sunrise and other
periods of reduced visibility such as fog, rain, haze,
etc. When operating your boat at night you
should:
•
Make sure your navigation lights are on and
working properly. Navigation lights warn oth-
ers of your position and course and the posi-
tion and course of other vessels.
• All navigation rules apply. If the bow light of
another vessel shows red, you should give way
to that vessel, if it shows green, you have
the right of way.
• Slow down and never operate at high speeds
when operating at night, stay clear of all boats
and use good common sense. Always be ready
to slow down or steer clear of other vessels,
even if you have the right-of-way.
• Avoid bright lights that can destroy night vi-
sion, making it difficult to see navigation lights
and the lights of other boats. You and your
passengers should keep a sharp lookout for
hazards, other boats and navigational aids.
Navigation Aids
Aids to navigation are placed along coasts and
navigable waters as guides to mark safe water
and to assist mariners in determining their posi-
tion in relation to land and hidden dangers. Each
aid to navigation is used to provide specific infor-
mation. You should be familiar with these and any
other markers used in your boating area.