Catalina Owner's Manual - Chris Craft

Safety and Operations
Figure 2-2. Passing Port-to-Port
If it is not possible to pass port-to-port due to some obstruction or other boat traffic, you should sound two
short blasts to indicate that you are intending to pass starboard-to-starboard (Figure 2-3). Ensure the other
boat understands your intentions before proceeding.
Crossing
When engaged in a crossing situation, where two vessels are approaching at right angles (or close to) and a
risk of collision exists, the vessel on the right is the stand-on vessel and must hold course and speed. The
give-way vessel must maneuver in such a way as to keep clear of the stand-on vessel. The give-way vessel
must pass to the stern of the stand-on vessel. The give-way vessel shall slow, stop, or reverse to allow the
stand-on vessel to pass.
Overtaking
Figure 2-3. Passing Starboard-to-Starboard
If one boat wishes to overtake (pass) another boat, the vessel astern must initiate the signal indicating his
desire to pass. The vessel being passed (overtaken) is the stand-on vessel. The boat doing the passing
(overtaking) is the give-way vessel (Figure 2-4).
Figure 2-4. Overtaking
To pass on the port side you should signal two (2) short blasts. To pass on the starboard side you should
signal one (1) short blast.
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