Right of Way?

SBC · 12-08-2009, 11:39 PM

All I saw was a train hit a vehicle.

Let's assume that all vessels are motorized in the following scenarios.

The vessel on the starboard side has the right of way however each operator has the responsibility to take early and substantial action to stop slow or change course to avoid collision. The boat on the right is always right.

Broadhopper, There is no navigational rule that says you must yield to a commercial vessel. You may be confusing this with the requirement that a vessel must give way to a less maneuverable vessel which might be exemplified by those greater than 39 feet (not necessarily commercial) or true commercial vessels such as barges, MS Mt. Washington or perhaps a larger fishing charter boat typically on the salty waters. This rule obviously applies to canoes, kayaks, sailboats under sail, etc.

For instance, how could you tell if one of those 21 foot runabouts out on the lake was a taxi or tour charter as they do not sport markings or lettering so how do you know they are commercial?

All powered vessels up to 39 feet are considered equals in maneuverability. This includes electric canoes to jet skis to GFBLs.

Drive with courtesy, it's the New Hampshire way. Hey! they should put that on street signs and maybe some floating signs. Whadayathink?

12-08-2009, 11:39 PM	#25
SBC Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: NH fresh waters and forests Posts: 72 Thanks: 12 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	All I saw was a train hit a vehicle. Let's assume that all vessels are motorized in the following scenarios. The vessel on the starboard side has the right of way however each operator has the responsibility to take early and substantial action to stop slow or change course to avoid collision. The boat on the right is always right. Broadhopper, There is no navigational rule that says you must yield to a commercial vessel. You may be confusing this with the requirement that a vessel must give way to a less maneuverable vessel which might be exemplified by those greater than 39 feet (not necessarily commercial) or true commercial vessels such as barges, MS Mt. Washington or perhaps a larger fishing charter boat typically on the salty waters. This rule obviously applies to canoes, kayaks, sailboats under sail, etc. For instance, how could you tell if one of those 21 foot runabouts out on the lake was a taxi or tour charter as they do not sport markings or lettering so how do you know they are commercial? All powered vessels up to 39 feet are considered equals in maneuverability. This includes electric canoes to jet skis to GFBLs. Drive with courtesy, it's the New Hampshire way. Hey! they should put that on street signs and maybe some floating signs. Whadayathink?