Who has the right of way ..
 

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I was always confused what determines who is the give-way vessel . Is it based on size ?
While back I was going down the main chanel and a boat was coming from a cove ..
I did not yield, figured I had the right of way since I`m on the main chamel and hes basically coming fron a "side street" ..(he was coming from the right) he followed me to my destination having a F ucking stroke hollaring and yelling ...even thou we never got close .

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Dan,

I was always of the understanding that, essentially, the same rules apply as on the road, with certain marine caveats. Larger boats and boats in tow have the right of way, in general. As for crossing paths, a boat on the right will see your green bow light, giving them the right of way, and a boat on your left will see your red bow light, giving you the right of way. This would be identical to crossing intersection rules of the road when two cars approach a stop simultaneously. I also always thought that boats on the main waterway had right of way over boats entering the main waterway. Again, just like roadway rules of right of way. I could be wrong on that one, but it makes sense.

I've always found the best way to deal with forehead vein poppers was to smile and wave, as if they'd done the same to you. Generally, sends them right over the top. :kiss::angry-smiley-038:

Thanks. Brad.

As far as I am aware Jet ski's have the right of way. :lolhit:

I also would assume you had “right of way”
Guy seriously chased you down lake screaming g and yelling?!? Don’t we hit water to relax and enjoy? Dude needs a life!

You guys in them “Cigarette boats” are just *******s. :party-smiley-004: Just kidding. :cool:

Ive learned the lakes Ive been on makes no difference, going down the lake or up the lake you will have dumb a$$es heading right at you,

He was on the right but I was on the 'main road' so just like I wouldn`t stop if Im going down the highway for a car on a 'side road' is what I figured.

Douche can yell and scream all he wants , sorry buddy, boat idles at 120decibels, I can`t hear a word, have a nice day thou lol.

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as simple as that !

Technically you are still the give way boat, but I know when I come out of coves, I always yield to the main channel traffic and most good boaters do the same.

Any boat to your right has the right of way

That said, if anything happens it's boat boats fault

YOU,,,YOU always have the right,,,,,,,, doesn't matter who YOU are.

At least around here that is what most think.

If you can see the RIGHT side of their boat, you have the RIGHT of way.

...or...

Port side of a crossing vessel has a RED light on it. That means you "stop" or give way. (They see your green light.)
Starboard side of a crossing vessel has a GREEN light on it. That means you have the "green light" to proceed. (They see your red light.)
Obviously, this does not rely on whether navigation lights are turned on or not.

That's how I remember it when I'm on the water. But of course every situation is subject to conditions and driver awareness; as well as the under sail and maneuverability (size) rules of the water.

Typically when oncoming either at heading Zero or, a slight angle; sometimes you can see they are heading into a cove or a specific target.
In that case, if it's looks like the crossing is going to go against the rules of the water...
...I'll give a noticeable quick bow change of direction, before committing. That usually signals to them so they commit, and then I commit after.

Know it’s a little late, but the boat on the right has the right of way unless you’re under sail or restricted in your ability to maneuver (not size).

Heart attack
 

Always give way to sail and the big guys.... but I've always give way coming out of a basin/marina or harbour and as the diagrams. But... to follow you to vent off... that guys gonna have a heart attack... i guess his wife had just told him she was pregnant. 🤔😁