If A Sailboat And A Motorboat Are Both Underway

if a sailboat and a motorboat are both underway

A sailboat under sail encounters a motorboat both boats are underway when would the sailboat be? in any encounter between two "vessels," there is a "give-way" vessel and a "stand-to" vessel. A sailboat under sail encounters a motorboat. both boats are underway. when would the sailboat be the give-way?. A. when the sailboat is crossing from the starboard (right) side b. when the sailboat is crossing from the port (left) side c. when the sailboat is overtaking the motorboat d. when the two boats are moving in opposite directions.

if a sailboat and a motorboat are both underway Sailboats under sail generally have right of way over most recreational powerboats, because sailboats are assumed to have more restricted maneuverability than powerboats (for example, a sailboat cannot turn and sail straight into the wind to avoid a collision). but by the same principle, sailboats must give way to any boat with less.