Where do boat lights go?
Red/Green/Bicolor Colored lights are always sidelights and the different color indicates the side. Red lights are located portside, and green are starboard. The lights shine from dead ahead to 112.5º aft on either side of the vessel. On some boats, sidelights can be combined into one bicolor light.
What is masthead lights?
The masthead light is a white, forward-facing light that must be displayed by boats at night when operating under motor power. The light must shine forward over an arc of 225 degrees. Like all navigation lights, the masthead light must be on between sunset and sunrise.
What is being signaled when you hear 5 short blasts from another vessel’s horn?
Five (or more) short, rapid blasts signal danger or signal that you do not understand or that you disagree with the other boater’s intentions.
What Colour is a masthead light?
white light
Masthead Light: This white light shines forward and to both sides and is required on all power-driven vessels.
Where is the masthead light on a boat?
A masthead light is a white light at the front of the boat. The masthead light needs to be visible across 225 degrees and from two miles away.
What’s the difference between an anchor and a masthead light?
Masthead light can be a confusing term. Let’s look up anchor and masthead lights in the Glossary: Anchor light. A white light that shines so it is visible from all around the vessel required when anchored or moored between sunset and sunrise.
How many degrees does a masthead light need to be?
The masthead light needs to be visible across 225 degrees and from two miles away. A stern light, which is a white light at the rear of the boat. The stern light needs to be visible across 135 degrees and from two miles away. When the masthead light and the stern light are combined, that makes up 360 degrees.
Where are the navigation lights on a sailboat?
Larger sailboats will need to have a 135 degree white light at the stern and 112.5 degree red and green lights at the port and starboard sides. The white light should be visible from 2 miles away, while the red and green lights should be visible from 1 mile away. Alternatively, a tri-color light could be placed on the masthead.