[Rhodes22-list] Michael Meltzer & Herb - Masthead lights (anchor & steaming) - Question and clarification

[michael meltzer]

http://www.uscgboating.org/SAFETY/fedreqs/equ_nav.htm

first off the rhodes22 is below 23 feet, and the rules change from in-line
to core-regs, and yes there is a masttop combo, frankly I would a cheap LED
masttop, and use the steaming light.

-mjm

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Bob Keller and Dana...

Michael Meltzer is our resident expert on what is legal regarding lights. 
So 'USCG Captain' Meltzer what are the correct answers to Bob and Dana's
questions?

This much I know, the lighting pattern is different for different length
boats.  Why? so knowledgeable 'Captains' can tell what kind of boat it is. 
Herb, isn't that a question for the 'Captain's' exam.

As to Anchor light being visible on a 22 foot boat for 360 degrees, I do not
think that it has to be a single light.  On the R22 there is a light on the
'stern' when added to the light up the mast, together they qualify as 360
degrees of white light.  Is that how the R22 is legal?  I suspect that Stan
just might know what qualifies as legal lights.

Now Bob K. has to find out if his 360 degrees of masthead light on a 22 foot
boat screws up the Coast Guard's intent in lighting( I already know the
correct answer, but does he?).  The Coast Guard does publish a small booklet
on lighting, just do not know where my copy is quickly.  Also, I believe
these questions are answered in 'Chapman's'.  When I find my copies, I will
seek yea answers.  This is comes up every so often on this forum so the
answers are probably in the archives.  

Ed K
Greenville, SC, USA
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Hi there, I bought an 87 R22 last year and absolutely love it.  I'm
currently working on getting it ready for the season.  The mast is wired for
an anchor light, but whatever was there must have busted off before I got
the boat.  There is also a light fixture facing forward about a foot from
the top of the mast, but it wasn't working last year either.

I have two questions:

1. The anchor light and steaming are separate lights, right?  My
understanding is that an anchor light has to be visible from all directions,
and the steaming light is the light facing forward that must be on when
motoring.

2. Any recommendations on new lighting?  Is there a combined LED light that
will serve both purposes?

Thanks,
Dana



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