Yamaha 2A, Owner'S Manual

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Stand-on Vessel
The vessel with the right-of-way has the
duty to continue its course and speed,
except to avoid an immediate collision.
When you maintain your direction and
speed, the other vessel will be able to
determine how best to avoid you.
Give-way Vessel
The vessel which does not have the
right-of-way has the duty to take posi-
tive and timely action to stay out of the
way of the Stand-On vessel. Normally,
you should not cross in front of the ves-
sel with the right-of-way. You should
slow down or change directions briefly
and pass behind the other vessel. You
should always move in such a way that
the operator of the other vessel can see
what you are doing.
“The general prudential rule”
This rule is called Rule 2 in the Inter-
national Rules and says,
‘In obeying and construing these
rules due regard shall be had to all
dangers of navigation and collision,
and to any special circumstances,
which may render a departure from
the above rules necessary in order to
avoid immediate danger.’
In other words, follow the standard rules
except when a collision will occur unless
both vessels try to avoid each other. If
that is the case, both vessels become
“Give-Way” vessels.
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BASIC BOATING RULES
(Rules of the road)
Just as there are rules which apply
when you are driving on streets and
high ways, there are waterway rules
which apply when you are driving your
boat. These rules are used international-
ly, and are also enforced by the United
States Coast Guard and local agencies.
You should be aware of these rules, and
follow them whenever you encounter
another vessel on the water.
Several sets of rules prevail according to
geographic location, but are all basically
the same as the International Rules of
the Road. The rules presented here in
your Owner’s Manual are condensed,
and have been provided for your conve-
nience only. Consult your local U.S.
Coast Guard Auxiliary or Department of
Motor Vehicles for a complete set of
rules governing the waters in which you
will be using your boat.
STEERING AND SAILING RULES
AND SOUND SIGNALS
Whenever two vessels on the water
meet one another, one vessel has the
right-of-way; it is called the “stand-on”
vessel. The vessel which does not have
the right-of-way is called the “give-way”
or “burdened” vessel. These rules deter-
mine which vessel has the right-of-way,
and what each vessel should do.
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