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OVERTAKING
The boat o vertaking the one ahead must yield
the right-of-way to the boat being passed. The
overtaking boat must mak e any necessar y
adjustments to keep out of its path. See Figure
2.17 . The boat being passed should hold its
course and speed.
WHISTLE SIGNALS
Out on the w ater, whistle signals are commonly
used. Although using a whistle signal is not nec-
essar y every time a boat is nearb y, operators
must signal their intentions when necessar y to
avoid potentially confusing or hazardous situa-
tions. It is customar y for the privileged boat to
signal first and the give way boat to retur n the
same signal to acknowledge she under stands
and will comply . Use the danger signal (five or
more shor t and rapid blasts) if intent is not
clear. A shor t blast is 1 or 2 seconds long . A
long blast is 4 to 6 seconds long .
USE WHISTLE BLASTS EARL Y ENOUGH TO BE
NOTICED AND UNDERSTOOD BY OTHER
BOATERS. The Na vigational Aids Char t at the
end of this section lists the meanings of the
various whistle signals.
THE GENERAL PRUDENTIAL RULE
The general pr udential rule regarding right-of-way
is that if a collision appear s unavoidable, nei-
ther boat has right-of-w ay. As prescribed in the
Rules of the Road, both boats must act to a void
collision.
NIGHT RUNNING
Boats operating betw een sunset and sunrise
(hours vary by state), or in conditions of
reduced visibility, must use na vigational lights.
Nighttime operation, especially during bad
weather or fog , can be dangerous. All Rules of
Road apply at night, but it is best to slow down
and stay clear of all boats regardless of who
has right-of-way.
To see more easily at night, a void bright lights
when possible. Also, it is helpful to ha ve a pas-
senger keep watch for other boats, w ater
hazards and na vigational aids.
To determine the size, speed and direction of
other vessels at night, you should use the r un-
ning lights. A green light indicates the starboard
side, and a red light indicates the por t side.
Generally, if you see a green light, you ha ve the
right-of-way; if you see a red light, give w ay to
the other vessel. See Figure 2.18 .
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FIGURE 2.16 CR OSSING
GIVE-WAY
(BURDENED)
VESSEL
OVERTAKING
STAND-ON
(PRIVILEGED)
VESSEL BEING
OVERTAKEN
FIGURE 2.17 O VERTAKING
PRIVILEGED
VESSEL
BURDENED
VESSEL
12 O'CLOCK
4 O'CLOCK
DANGER ZONE
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