PURSUIT S 408 SPORT 2017, Owner'S Manual

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Operation Section 10
10-3
Overtaking Situations
When one motorboat is overtaking another
motorboat, the boat being passed has the
right of way. The overtaking boat must make
adjustments necessary to provide clearance
for a safe passage of the other vessel and
should sound 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. Become famil -
iar with these and any other markers used in
your boating area.
CAUTION
!
Storms and waves can move buoys,
do not rely on buoys alone to deter-
mine your position.
10.4 Pre-Cruise Check
Before Starting The Engines:
• Check the weather forecast. Decide if
your planned cruise can be made safely.
• Make sure all required documents are
onboard.
• Make sure all necessary safety equip-
ment is onboard and operative; items
like running lights, spotlight, life saving
devices, etc. Refer to Safety Equipment
for additional information.