But if the sailboat is under power then its treated like any other power-driven boat.

Power boat give way rules. Well help you find or build the Cobalt Boat of your dreams call us today to get started. There are however a few exceptions. Power gives way to sail unless the sailing vessel is overtaking.

Each should steer to their starboard right side meaning that the boats safely pass each other port to port. Right off we apply the rule that a power-driven boat is the give-way vessel and the sailboat under sail that is should stand on. When youre cruising along in your power boat youre rarely alone on the water so you need to know and follow boating rules.

A power vessel is to give way to a sailing vessel. Once this is established the rules are then broken down by size. A power-driven vessel is deemed the give-way vessel when approaching a vessel which is not under command has restricted maneuverability or a vessel engaged in commercial fishing.

The different sizes to consider are boats shorter than 394 feet boats sized between 394 and 656 feet and boats greater than 656 feet. Well help you find or build the Cobalt Boat of your dreams call us today to get started. Sailing vessels should avoid sailing in a narrow channel.

General give way rule Keep to starboard. If one is operating a power-driven vessel and approaches any of these situations they need to take early and appropriate action to avoid a collision. Power-driven vessels must keep out of the way of any vessel that is not under command Non-powered craft including sailboats canoes paddleboats sailboards and racing shells generally have the right-of-way over power-driven pleasure craft All motorized boats and sailboats under 20 m in length must steer clear of larger less maneuverable vessels.

They have to give way to power-driven vessels restricted in their ability to manoeuvre in the channel. Powerboats pass to the right and you need to turn right if approaching another powerboat head on. Alternatively if you are a Sailboat under sail and the other boat is a power boat then you are the stand-on boat.