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RoofRoof
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Initially Posted - 10/25/2002 :  11:53:00  Show Profile
Is is appropriate to keep the masthead light ON while sailing at night?

I want to light up my windex. With the masthead light on the reflective tabs are visible.

I always thought the masthead light meant I was anchored. But, I've seen others sailing with it on.

What is correct?
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Douglas
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Response Posted - 10/25/2002 :  12:21:39  Show Profile  Visit Douglas's Homepage
Nope its not for sailing unless its a tri color. Have a look in Chapmans or any good sailing source book. Its an anchor light. If you are motoring the steaming light should be on. Thats the light half way up the mast on the forward side.

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Champipple
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Response Posted - 10/25/2002 :  13:29:08  Show Profile  Visit Champipple's Homepage
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Here's the Coast Guards webpage on lighting....(note that an all around white can be used, but that is only without a stern light.

http://www.uscgboating.org/safety/fed_reqs/equ_nav.htm

dw


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dlucier
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Response Posted - 10/25/2002 :  14:40:25  Show Profile
<b>"With the masthead light on, the reflective tabs are visible..." RoofRoof</b>

At night in case of emergency, you should have a good flashlight at the ready. Use this flashlight to periodically check your windex.


Don Lucier, 'North Star'
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jellyfish
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Response Posted - 10/25/2002 :  16:43:18  Show Profile
exactly right Doug, and I have stated before everone who has a boat should be required to have and read a Chapman's!
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