Silverton 330 Sport Bridge, Owner'S Manual

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tain to check with your local United States Coast
Guard station, your Silverton dealer or a local
marina concerning navigational aids unique to
your yachting area.
It is impossible to establish rules for every type
of yachting situation. Therefore, it is extremely
important to use common sense and good judge-
ment when operating your yacht. Some of the
basic rules to follow are:
Always adhere to navigational rules to avoid
collisions.
Less maneuverable boats generally have
the right-of-way. Always steer clear of
the Stand-on vessel (boat having the right-
of-way) and pass to its stern in a crossing
situation.
If a collision appears unavoidable, BOTH
vessels must act IMMEDIATELY . Pru-
dence ALWAYS takes precedence over
the right-of-way rules if a collision is im-
minent.
NEVER send a “MAYDAY” message un-
less there is a serious emergency and you are
in need of immediate assistance.
Be certain you understand important terminol-
ogy distinctions:
Power Driven Vessel
A boat propelled by an engine, including a sail-
boat propelled by an engine and sails.
Sailing Vessel
A boat propelled by sail only , with no engine
in operation.
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Vessel Engaged In Fishing
A commercial
fi
shing boat with apparatus that
restricts its maneuverability (does not include
trolling lines or other apparatus that does not
restrict its maneuverability).
Vessel with Restricted Maneuverability
Any vessel, due to it size, draft, or cargo, that is
restricted in its ability to maneuver in a certain
waterway.
Underway
Any vessel not anchored, not made fast to shore
and not aground, whether or not it is under power
or sail.
Basic Rules of Navigation
Power driven vessels must give the right of
way to the following:
A vessel unable to maneuver.
A vessel whose maneuverability is re-
stricted.
A sailing vessel.
Sailing vessels must give the right of way to
the following:
A vessel unable to maneuver.
A vessel whose maneuverability is re-
stricted.
A vessel engaged in commercial
fi
shing.
Vessels engaged in commer cial
fi
shing must
give the right of way to the following:
A vessel unable to maneuver.
A vessel whose maneuverability is re-
stricted.
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