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Originally Posted by LIforrelaxin
JRC,
now on to sailboats... whether they are under power or not, folks you know what most of them don't handle well they are motoring... so I just follow the general rule that they have the right of way and give them as much room as I can. Technically I know sometimes I have the right of way... but you know what, it really is less stress to just give it to them and not worry about it.
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I think this can be an appreciated sentiment. The biggest and therefore fastest sailboats on the lake will only make between 7-9 kts under power. (Many can sail faster, but can't break hull speed onto a plane under power) If they are motor sailing, let them have a pass on right of way. I would also comment on the fact that they do handle and maneuver very well under power, so if they should need to give way, they are more than capable.