SAFETY INFORMATION 1
RULES OF THE ROAD
Your Yamaha Boat is legally considered a powerboat. Operation of the boat must be in accordance with the rules and regulations governing the waterway on which it is used.
Just as there are rules that apply when you are driving on streets and high- ways, there are waterway rules that apply when you are operating your boat. These rules are used interna- tionally, and are also enforced by the United States Coast Guard and local agencies.You should be aware of these rules, and follow them whenever you encounter another vessel on the water.
Several sets of rules prevail according to geographic location, but are all basically the same as the International Rules of the Road. The rules presented here in this Owner’s/Operator’s Manual are condensed, and have been provided for your convenience only. Consult your local U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary or Department of Motor Vehicles for a complete set of rules governing the waters in which you will be operating your boat.
Steering and sailing rules
Whenever two vessels on the water meet one another, one vessel has the
Stand-On Vessel
The vessel with the
Give-Way Vessel
The vessel which does not have the
The General Prudential Rule regarding the
In other words, follow the standard rules except when a collision will occur unless both vessels try to avoid each other. If that is the case, both vessels become