How Should You Pass A Fishing Boat Boating 101
A differing horn blast in reply means that, for whatever reason, the fishing boat is not ready for you to pass. Either wait until they are ready (and communicate with them via radio in the meantime), or find a different route. International rules require 2 long (4-6) second blasts plus 2 short blasts for portside passing. For starboard passing, the signal is 2 long and 1 short blast. In addition, put your boat into neutral as you pass to avoid clipping any lines or nets with your propellers....