PURSUIT 2670 Denali, Owner'S Manual

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2670 DENALI
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 adjust-
ments 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.
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