PURSUIT S428 SPORT, Руководство пользователя

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Operation
10-3
Meeting Head-On Or Nearly-So Situa-
tions
When two motorboats 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, pass-
ing port side to port side and provide enough
clearance for safe passage. Both boats
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 section 9, Safety
Equipment, for additional information.
Each person onboard must have at least one
personal flotation device. Check the U.S.
Coast Guard standards for the correct type
required for your boat.
• Make sure signal kits are onboard and
are in good operating condition and are
not expired.
• Make sure you have sufficient water and