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Two powerboats are crossing paths. Which one must keep out of the way?

The one with the other boat on its starboard (right) side.

  1. The one with the other on its starboard side ✔
  2. The one with the other on its port side
  3. The faster one

Why: Inland Rule 15 says when two power-driven vessels cross, the one with the other on her starboard (right) side gives way, and should avoid crossing ahead of it.

Huh, didn't know that: On the Great Lakes and Western Rivers, a power-driven boat crossing a river keeps out of the way of power-driven boats going up or down it.

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Sources

  1. 33 CFR 83.15 Crossing situation, Inland Rule 15 (eCFR) https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-33/section-83.15

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