Motoring Dayshape Required?

[markpierce]

My 7+knot trawler has two steadying sails. I wouldn't (and the builder doesn't) classify the vessel as a motorsailer. The sails do not provide significant propulsion and I don't think it is incapable of going windward under sails alone due to the small sail area and far-forward sail-area center. The hull and superstructure is that of a motorboat although it has a nearly 4-foot-deep keel protecting rudder and propeller.

Might the USCG get confused if they saw this vessel with engine on and sails up and cite me for not displaying a dayshape?

[Sabbatical II]

The USCG may be confused, but no one else. BTW, nice boat.

Greg

[Unicorn Dreams]

When in doubt, e-mail the USCG.

Send them a picture of the boat and ask them. Keep the reply in your boat paperwork.

I'm 99.99999% sure it will be classified as power vessel, not sail. But you never know..

[doug86]

What is the length of your vessel?

Rule 25 (e)

A vessel proceeding under sail when also being propelled by machinery shall exhibit forward where it can best be seen a conical shape, apex downwards. A vessel of less than 12 meters in length is not required to exhibit this shape, but may do so.

[doug86]

Originally Posted by Unicorn Dreams

I'm 99.99999% sure it will be classified as power vessel, not sail. But you never know..

The rule (#25) will be interpreted to apply to any vessel "proceeding under sail", not just to sailboats. Just as a sailboat that is under power only is considered a power boat for the rules, a powerboat with sails up will be considered to be "proceeding under sail and also propelled by machinery".

The Rules don't consider a vessel's original design or purpose. It is what you are doing at the time that counts.

[markpierce]

LOA of 10.888 meters. That answers the question. Thanks.

I've got the cone dayshape just in case I remember to put it up.

[doug86]

very cool boat, Mark.