Is there a minimum height for a transom/stern light?
#2
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Re: Is there a minimum height for a transom/stern light?
Must be visible in all directions 360deg, obstruction free.
That's it.
But, If that's not possible, you can have 2.
For instance, on my boat, I have one light mounted on the transom, which you can see from the aft 180deg, and another on the windshield, which you can see from ahead.
That's it.
But, If that's not possible, you can have 2.
For instance, on my boat, I have one light mounted on the transom, which you can see from the aft 180deg, and another on the windshield, which you can see from ahead.
Last edited by CigDaze; 07-06-2005 at 12:25 PM.
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Re: Is there a minimum height for a transom/stern light?
I thought the Anchor light had to be visible in all Directions,
and the Stern 135° while running. I have stern 180° and a Anchor light in front of the windscreen, but I cant see a thing if I run with it on.
and the Stern 135° while running. I have stern 180° and a Anchor light in front of the windscreen, but I cant see a thing if I run with it on.
Last edited by wwwTOPDJcom; 07-06-2005 at 12:52 PM.
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Re: Is there a minimum height for a transom/stern light?
" BOATS UNDER 12 METERS (39.4')
Sailboats-Separate or combination red and green sidelights, 112.5°, visible 1 n.m. White stern light, 135°, visible 2 n.m. OR, tri-color masthead light.
Powerboats-Separate or combination red and green sidelights, 112.5°, visible 1 n.m., placed above hull at least 1 meter (3.3') below masthead light. Masthead: white, 225°, visible 2 n.m., at least 1 meter above side lights. White stern light, 135°, visible 2 n.m. OR, one all-round (360°) white light (should also have sidelights). "
Sailboats-Separate or combination red and green sidelights, 112.5°, visible 1 n.m. White stern light, 135°, visible 2 n.m. OR, tri-color masthead light.
Powerboats-Separate or combination red and green sidelights, 112.5°, visible 1 n.m., placed above hull at least 1 meter (3.3') below masthead light. Masthead: white, 225°, visible 2 n.m., at least 1 meter above side lights. White stern light, 135°, visible 2 n.m. OR, one all-round (360°) white light (should also have sidelights). "