Overtaking Vessels, Crossing Paths | Polaris 2003 MSX manual

Navigational Rules

Overtaking Vessels

If your watercraft is passing another vessel, your craft is the give-way vessel. The other vessel is expected to maintain its course and speed. You must not interfere with its course of travel.

If your craft is the stand-on vessel, maintain your course and speed until the other vessel has passed you.

OPERATION

Crossing Paths

When two power vessels are crossing each other’s path close enough to run the risk of collision, the vessel having the other on the starboard (right) side must give way. For example, if the other vessel (4) is on your vessel’s (3) starboard (right) side, you must give way. If the other vessel is on your port (left) side, your vessel is the stand-on vessel and should maintain its course and direction. The other vessel must give way. However, always drive defensively in case the give-way vessel fails to give your vessel the proper right-of-way. Always be prepared to stop quickly or take evasive action.

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Polaris 2003 MSX owner manual Overtaking Vessels, Crossing Paths

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