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Marine Police
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Night cruising answers
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6/13/2006 5:40:16 PM
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Here is what the law requires for most boats on Lake Martin
Red (port, or left side) and green (starboard, or right side) sidelights (combination or separate lights) visible from a distance of at least one mile An all-round white light or both a masthead light and a sternlight. These lights must be visible from a distance of at least two miles. The all-round white light (or the masthead light) must be at least one meter (3.3 ft.) higher than the sidelights.
I've seen boats with a blinking white light in addition to the required lights....seems like a good idea because it helps distinguish a boat from the MANY shore lights.
Docking lights are just that.....docking lights. They are not headlights and should not be used as such. As another poster said they blind other boaters and, in many cases, obscure the required navigation lights. We do stop boats for cruising with docking lights on.
Spotlights should be used sparingly. Again, they blind oncoming boaters. Normally they should not be aimed at oncoming boats.
Saturday night was a good night for a cruise. There was an incredible full moon. That usually brings out more boats than normal.
Hope that helps.
URL: Basic Boating Rules and Regulations
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