Over taking another vessel rules

[nodigg]

Two toots to the left, one to the right? :)

[DMOORE]

I thought you just had to mob the owners and throw them overboard.

[nodigg]

Over taking or taking over? I dunno the rules either way.

[bordsmnj]

except for the women.

[HocusPocus]

i don't think you need to sound the horn when overtaking a vessel.
just when meeting head on.
port to port = 1 short blast
starboard to starboard = 2 short blasts

[Biglue]

Truthfully I never keep my air blaster very handy. If I am within hand gesture range I point in the direction I'm going to turn to. If the distance is greater than that, I'll just get the hell out of his way and turn way right so it's very clear what my intentions are.

[ratso]

Two toots to the left, one to the right? :)
I think that's right, and if they happen to be friends, trim it out and roost them real good... :rollside:

[TRUMP TIGHT]

Truthfully I never keep my air blaster very handy. If I am within hand gesture range I point in the direction I'm going to turn to. If the distance is greater than that, I'll just get the hell out of his way and turn way right so it's very clear what my intentions are.
That sounds like the best way to go about it!:D

[thumbs]

Inland Rules:
"I want to pass you on your port side." 2 short blasts (1 sec.) from overtaking vessel.
"Proceed" from vessel being overtaken, 2 short blasts (1 sec.)
"I want to pass you on your starboard side." 1 short blast (1 sec.) from overtaking vessel.
"Proceed" from vessel being takenover, 1 short blast
(1 sec.)

[RitcheyRch]

Works for me. :)
Am sure BoatCop will chine in and explain the rules to all of us.
I think that's right, and if they happen to be friends, trim it out and roost them real good... :rollside:

[Boatcop]

Under Inland rules 1 short blast on the horn means "I intend to alter my course to Starboard."
The other vessel, if agreeing to the maneuver, will respond with a like signal. (1 short blast in this scenario)
If they don't agree, or if the maneuver will place 1 or both vessels in peril, they will respond with the danger signal (5 or more short blasts)
2 short blasts mean that I intend to alter my course to port.
Keep in mind that in inland waters sound signals indicate an intention to alter course.
In International waters, sound signals indicate an action, as in I AM altering my course.
No matter the signal, the overtaking vessel (passing a slower vessel) has 100% responsiblity for any collision, until she is well past the other. Any alteration of course by the overtaken vessel (the slower one being passed) will not turn the overtaking situation into a crossing one.

[ratso]

Under Inland rules 1 short blast on the horn means "I intend to alter my course to Starboard."
The other vessel, if agreeing to the maneuver, will respond with a like signal. (1 short blast in this scenario)
If they don't agree, or if the maneuver will place 1 or both vessels in peril, they will respond with the danger signal (5 or more short blasts)
2 short blasts mean that I intend to alter my course to port.
Keep in mind that in inland waters sound signals indicate an intention to alter course.
In International waters, sound signals indicate an action, as in I AM altering my course.
No matter the signal, the overtaking vessel (passing a slower vessel) has 100% responsiblity for any collision, until she is well past the other. Any alteration of course by the overtaken vessel (the slower one being passed) will not turn the overtaking situation into a crossing one.
That would be very easy to misinterpret if the driver is drinking... :rolleyes:
That's almost as hard to understand as the every other letter FST... :idea: :D

[nodigg]

Since most of us river boaters don't know the rules or don't have a horn, what is the safest side to pass on, the "passing" side left or the right side as is normal? on waterways? Say going up river to the sand bar.

[RitcheyRch]

You should get a horn or whistle since is required equipment.
Since most of us river boaters don't know the rules or don't have a horn, what is the safest side to pass on, the "passing" side left or the right side as is normal? on waterways? Say going up river to the sand bar.