PURSUIT 2670 CUDDY CONSOLE, Owner'S Manual

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2670 CUDDY CONSOLE
SAILBOATS NOT UNDER POWER, PADDLE BOATS, VESSELS UNABLE TO MANEU-
VER, VESSELS ENGAGED IN COMMERCIAL FISHING AND OTHER VESSELS
WITHOUT POWER HAVE THE RIGHT OF WAY OVER MOTOR POWERED BOATS.
YOU MUST STAY CLEAR OR PASS TO THE STERN OF THESE VESSELS. SAIL-
BOATS UNDER POWER ARE CONSIDERED MOTOR BOATS.
Crossing Situations
When two motor boats are crossing, the boat on the right has the right of way. The boat with the
right of way should maintain its course and speed. The other vessels should slow down and
permit it to pass. The boats should sound the appropriate signals.
Meeting Head-On or Nearly-So Situations
When two motor boats are approaching each other head-on or nearly head-on, neither boat has
the right of way. Both boats should reduce their speed and turn to the right so as to pass port side
to port side, providing enough clearance for safe passage. 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 adjustments 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 departure from the rules that is necessary to avoid immediate danger or a collision.
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 position in relation to land and hidden dangers. Each aid
to navigation is used to provide specific information. You should be familiar with these and any
other markers used in your boating area.
STORMS AND WAVE ACTION CAN CAUSE BUOYS TO MOVE. YOU SHOULD NOT
RELY ON BUOYS ALONE TO DETERMINE YOUR POSITION.
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