Go Back  Offshoreonly.com > General Discussion > General Boating Discussion
Red/Green Navigation light location >

Red/Green Navigation light location

Notices
General Boating Discussion

Red/Green Navigation light location

Thread Tools
 
Old 10-30-2009 | 07:17 AM
  #1  
Thread Starter
Registered
20 Year Member
 
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 4,822
Likes: 376
From: IL
Default Red/Green Navigation light location

I'm removing my green/red navigation light from the front of the boat,bought 2 Livorsi LED lights,I want to mount them on the sides of the boat,was thinking about installing them somewhere around the front of the windshield above the rubrail , I like the looks plus I can always look at them to make sure there working,its a 30 foot boat,would that location be USCG approved?

I seen some cigs that have them there so I think it sould be ok,
boatnt is offline  
Reply
Old 10-30-2009 | 07:24 AM
  #2  
Shore Thing's Avatar
Gold Member
 
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 1,211
Likes: 0
From: Hollywood, MD
Default

I'm not positive about this, but I think you are supposed to mount that type of nav light at the widest part of the boat, which is usually just in front of the windshield, just as you described.
Shore Thing is offline  
Reply
Old 10-30-2009 | 07:33 AM
  #3  
Registered
 
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 582
Likes: 3
From: Virginia
Default

Just remember to make sure they can be seen from straight ahead of you as well. I know someone who moved their lights to the side and anyone coming right at them couldn't see any red/green. A near miss happened, and he switched his lights back. Wasn't a performance boat but the same principles apply.
drejustice is offline  
Reply
Old 10-30-2009 | 07:49 AM
  #4  
Registered
 
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 4
Likes: 0
From: Florida
Default Nav Lights

Your location is good. Just make sure they are oriented so that each can be seen from boat bow centerline up to112.5 (but not more) degrees back from the boat centerline and can't be seen from the other side of boat bow centerline. It is not required that they be located at the widest part of the boat.
Deejay is offline  
Reply
Old 10-30-2009 | 10:20 AM
  #5  
Griff's Avatar
Charter Member # 55
25 Year Member
Charter Member
Super Moderators
 
Joined: Oct 2000
Posts: 20,257
Likes: 2,506
From: Omaha/LOTO
Default

When mounting them, take into consideration that the bow will rise. Make sure the bow rise does not block them. I almost had a head on with a cruiser that was plowing with its bow up and his front nav lights were not visible.
Griff is online now  
Reply

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On



Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service

Copyright © 2026 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.