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

[Herb Parsons]

What part of that did I state incorrectly? Looks like the page (which is 
a recap of the original regs) says different than what I stated?

Michael D. Weisner wrote:
> Herb, Bob, etc.,
>
> Please read rules on USCG site:
> http://www.uscgboating.org/SAFETY/fedreqs/equ_nav.htm
> This page is very easy to read and understand.
>
> Mike
> s/v Shanghai'd Summer ('81)
> Nissequogue River, NY
>
> From: "Herb Parsons" <hparsons at parsonsys.com>Sent: Tuesday, April 15, 2008 
> 10:41 PM
>   
>> Sorry Bob, but I think you mis-read the regs.
>>
>> A sailboat under power is a powerboat.
>>
>> A powerboat between 12 meters and 20 meters has to display a separate
>> stern light (90 degrees, 45 degrees each direction) and steaming light
>> (270 degrees, 135 each direction)
>>
>> A sailboat between 7 meters and 20 meters can use a single 360 degree
>> light as a combination steaming/stern light.
>>
>> A sailboat under 7 meters (the Rhodes 22 fits that) can use a flashlight
>> shining on the sail as your steaming light, but how un-cool is THAT?
>>
>> However, if it's under power, it's a powerboat. If it's a powerboat, it
>> has to have a steaming light.
>>
>>
>>
>> Bob Keller wrote:
>>     
>>> Ed,
>>> I think the 360 as an anchor light is required but the 360 as a steaming 
>>> light is optional/overkill.  The R-22 only needs the port, starboard and 
>>> stern lights while underway, doesn't need anything on the mast...  The CG 
>>> link confirmed that.  Of course, the rules might be different on Lake 
>>> Hartwell since even Y-valves are not allowed there.
>>> Bob K
>>>
>>>       
>>>> Date: Sun, 13 Apr 2008 04:38:02 -0700> From: ekroposki at charter.net> To: 
>>>> rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Michael Meltzer & 
>>>> Herb - Masthead lights (anchor & steaming) - Question and clarification> 
>>>>  > > 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
>>>>         
>> t
>>     
>>>  o 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> attachment for Slim:> > 
>>> http://www.nabble.com/file/p16656988/approve.gif approve.gif > > > > 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 an
>>>       
>> ch
>>     
>>>  or 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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