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Owner’s/Operator’s Manual
Privileged Boats
Privileged boats have right-of-way and can hold course and speed. Sailboats and
boats paddled or rowed have the right-of-way over motor boats. Sailboats under
power are considered motorboats. Small pleasure craft must yield to large
commercial boats in narrow channels.
Burdened Boats
The burdened boat is the boat that must make whatever adjustments to course and
speed necessary to keep out of the way of the privileged boat.
Crossing Situation
In crossing situations, the boat to the right from the 12 o’clock to the 4 o’clock
position has the right-of-way. It must hold course and speed. The burdened boat
keeps clear and passes behind the privileged boat. Boats going up and down a river
have the privilege over boats crossing the river (see
Figure 2-13
).
Figure 2-13
BURDENED
VE
SS
EL
DANGER ZONE
PRIVILEGED
VE
SS
EL
12 O'CLOCK
4 O'CLOCK
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