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Section 6
6-2
Cruiser
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. Night boaters
must 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.
SPEED
As the operator, you are responsible for
maintaining your boat 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, as the operator, are responsible for the wake
your boat 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.
OVERTAKING /
PASSING
The boat overtaking or passing must yield
right-of-way to the boat being passed. The
overtaking boat must make any adjustments
necessary to keep out of the way of the boat
being passed. The boat being passed has the
right-of-way and must hold its course and speed.
Figure 6-1
Figure 6-1
PRIVILEGED
VESSEL BEING
OVERTAKEN
BURDENED
VESSEL
OVERTAKING
KC-0025-A
HORN
(SHORT
BLAST)
HORN
(SHORT
BLAST)
HORN
(2 SHORT
BLASTS)
HORN
(2 SHORT
BLASTS)