If a sailboat an a motorboat are both underway when is the sailboat the give-way vessel?

The sailboat is the give-way vessel when it is overtaken by the motorboat, as the motorboat is considered the stand-on vessel in this situation. Additionally, if the sailboat is on a close-hauled course and the motorboat is approaching from the right, the sailboat must also give way. In general, sailing vessels under sail are typically required to give way to vessels with engines when they are in a crossing situation, as power-driven vessels have a maneuverability advantage.