[Rhodes22-list] sailing: colregs Q

[Bob Keller]

Did that initially but it is a big PITA because the Davis light is not long enough so you need an extension and then eventually the cig lighter plugs don't work very well so it becomes one more problem to deal with instead of fixing drinks which should be the main priority.  So I went with a 360 anchor light instead of a steaming light.  I did not read the regs as the other did, but then I am trying to remember how many times I have sailed or motored the Rhodes in open water after dark and I'll have to get back with you when I remember one instance.
 
BTW, I'm in France and I would suggest that all of you who seek "change" and a more socialized government and all the advances that it brings - why not move over here - you could comfortably rent a 2 BR apartment and drive a Clio...
Bob K> From: mjm at michaelmeltzer.com> To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> Date: Wed, 23 Apr 2008 19:59:37 -0400> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] sailing: colregs Q> > Ok, weight is the issue; Do you have a steaming light? Is yes, your setup is> fine, what I would subject is get the plug in Davie version haul it up a> hailer/toss it over the spreader when you need an anchor light (I am> assuming this is temporary use while you are the boat). Cheap, no weight and> less questions all around.> > -mjm> > -----Original Message-----> From: rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org> [mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of Peter Thorn> Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 3:25 PM> To: 'The Rhodes 22 mail list'> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] sailing: colregs Q> > Thanks. Yeah, I know the 225 light will work. Just trying to use what Stan> has provided and avoid adding even one more ounce of weight aloft.> > -----Original Message-----> From: rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org> [mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of Bob Weber> Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 3:07 PM> To: The Rhodes 22 mail list> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] sailing: colregs Q> > > 1) under sail - Stern light ( 135 degree rear facing light) + side lights> 2) under power - Stern Light + Side lights + forward facing "steaming' Light> which fills in the 225 degrees not covered by the stern light. > or - 360 degree "anchor light" + side lights only (no stern> light) Bob W> From: pthorn at nc.rr.com> To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> Date:> Wed, 23 Apr 2008 14:39:38 -0400> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] sailing:> colregs Q> > There is an existing stern light on the stern rail, like most> R22s. So I> gather that leaving that on AND the masthead 360 might confuse> others to> think we are a much larger boat.> > 1) When under sail, cover> stern rail light> 2) When under power, switch masthead light off, expose> stern light> > Correct?> > -----Original Message-----> From:> rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org>> [mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of Herb Parsons> Sent:> Wednesday, April 23, 2008 2:28 PM> To: The Rhodes 22 mail list> Subject: Re:> [Rhodes22-list] sailing: colregs Q> > I believe he's right.> > What do you> plan on doing for a stern light when you're not under power?> If you're> going to use the existing stern light, what are going to do > with it when> you ARE under power?> > Peter Thorn wrote:> > Captain Herb or Captain> Michael:> >> > > >> > Actually, motoring.> >> > > >> > We are taking the CGA> boating safety course. The instructor seems to> think> > that if we replace> the .8 amp Davis 360 masthead light bulb with a> brighter> > bulb so it can> been seen for two miles, then that masthead 360 and the red> > and green> lights would be sufficient for a R22 under power. > >> > > >> > Would you> please comment?> >> > > >> > PT> >> > > >> > > >> >> __________________________________________________> > Use> Rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org, Help? www.rhodes22.org/list> >> >> >> > > >> __________________________________________________> Use> Rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org, Help? www.rhodes22.org/list> > __________ NOD32> 3050 (20080423) Information __________> > This message was checked by NOD32> antivirus system.> http://www.eset.com> > >> __________________________________________________> Use> Rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org, Help? www.rhodes22.org/list> _________________________________________________________________> Make i'm yours.  Create a custom banner to support your cause.> http://im.live.com/Messenger/IM/Contribute/Default.aspx?source=TXT_TAGHM_MSN> _Make_IM_Yours> __________________________________________________> Use Rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org, Help? www.rhodes22.org/list> > > __________ NOD32 3050 (20080423) Information __________> > This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system.> http://www.eset.com> > > __________________________________________________> Use Rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org, Help? www.rhodes22.org/list> > __________________________________________________> Use Rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org, Help? www.rhodes22.org/list
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