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When does a sailboat have the right of way over a recreational power boat?

April 26, 2017boat power right sailboat

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When does a sailboat have the right of way over a recreational power boat?

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A powered vessel constrained by draft in a seaway, for example, will be considered the stand on vessel (privileged vessel) and must maintain its course and speed when an unconstrained sailing vessel approaches. The sailing vessel, in this case, would be the burdened vessel and must give way.