Neither vessel is a stand on in a head on meeting
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When a motorboat is crossing paths with a Pwc what action should be taken? When a motorboat and PWC are meeting head on which is the stand-on vessel? A motorboat and a PWC are approaching head-on What action should be taken?
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No person under 16 years of age may operate a motorboat of more than 15 horsepower, ... The vessel which does not have the right-of-way has the duty to take positive and timely action to stay out of the way of the Stand-On vessel. Normally, you should not cross in front ... Meeting: you are approaching another vessel head-on...
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Each person on board a personal watercraft (PWC) must wear a USCG-approved Type I, II, III, or V PFD. ... Use of dry stack headers or pipes extending directly from the engine of a motorboat that does not have any type of muffler is prohibited except for motorboats competing in an authorized marine event.
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Does not apply to personal watercraft (PWC), ... Meeting: When two power-driven vessels are meeting head-on, or nearly so, each vessel shall turn to its starboard (right) side and pass with the other vessel on its port (left) side. When two powerboats are meeting head-to-head, or nearly so, neither is the stand-on vessel.
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Operates the personal watercraft in close proximity of a PWC or motorboat so that it obstructs the visibility of either operator. ... Give Way Vessel: The vessel that must keep out of the way of the stand-on vessel, when in a meeting, ... Watercraft meeting head-on must pass portside to portside when practical to do so.
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Operating a PWC within the vicinity of a motorboat in a manner that obstructs the visibility of either operator. ... Watercraft meeting head - on must pass portside to portside when practical to do so.
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Stand-On Vessel: This vessel shall keep her course and speed while the other gives way. However, this does not mean this vessel should not take action to avoid a collision. (Inland & International Rule 17). ... Two powerboats approaching each other should pass port to port. (International & Inland Rule 14 Head on Situation)
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stand-on vessel ... 3. The stand-on vessel must maintain its course and speed unless it becomes apparent the give-way vessel is not taking appropriate action. ... 4. If you are driving a powerboat or PWC and meet another powerboat or PWC head-on, which side should you keep to?
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The stand-on vessel must unless . ... If you are driving a powerboat or PWC and meet another powerboat or PWC head-on, you should keep to the . ... If you are overtaking another vessel, you are the stand-on vessel. True False...
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