Owner`s manual

Chapter 2
2-10
Sport Boat
Overtaking
The boat that is overtaking one ahead
of it is the burdened boat and must
make any adjustments necessary to
keep out of the way of the privileged
boat. The privileged boat should hold
its course and speed.
The General Prudential Rule
The general prudential rule regarding
right-of-way is that if a collision
appears unavoidable, neither boat has
right-of-way. As described in the Rules
of the Road, both boats must act to
avoid collision.
Night Running
Boats operating between sunset and
sunrise (hours vary by state) must use
navigational lights. Nighttime
operation, especially during bad
weather or fog can be dangerous. All
Rules of the Road apply at night, but it
is best to slow down and stay clear of
all boats, regardless of who has right-
of-way.
Protect your night vision by avoiding
bright lights and have a passenger, if
possible, help keep watch for other
boats, water hazards, and aids to
navigation.
The size, speed, and direction of other vessels are determined at night
from the running lights. A green light indicates the starboard side of the
boat, and a red light indicates the port side. Generally, if you see a green
light, you have the right-of-way; if you see a red light, give-way to vessel.
KC-0601
PRIVILEGED
VESSEL BEING
OVERTAKEN
BURDENED
VESSEL
OVERTAKING
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