Often asked: Which of the following must you do when anchoring at night?

What lights must be displayed when anchored at night?

Anchored at night, the operator of a powerboat must display, from sunset to sunrise, in the fore part, an all-around white light. A powerboat anchored at night must display an all-around white light.

What must you do when anchoring?

Stop your boat and lower your anchor until it lies on the bottom. This should be done up-wind or up-current from the spot you have selected. Slowly start to motor back, letting out the anchor rode. Backing down slowly will assure that the chain will not foul the anchor and prevent it from digging into the bottom.

When should anchor light be on?

Anchor lights must be placed higher than any other navigational lights, which is the reason that many are placed on a steel pole. Vessels under 50 meters must display one white all-around anchor light on the highest point of the boat, which must be visible for two miles when visibility is clear.

Where do you mount anchor lights?

The light fitting must be located at least one metre above the sidelights; and should as far as practicable, be on the centreline of the boat. As a general rule, an all round white light should not be obscured by masts or other structures by more than 6° of arc.

What lights must a 12m powerboat anchored at night display?

According to the Collision regulations an operator of a power driven vessel of more than 12 metres in length, and underway, may display, from sunset to sunrise: masthead light (white) forward, sidelights (red – green) and, sternlight (white).

When boating at night what does a single white light mean?

Powerboat A: When only a white light is visible, you may be overtaking another vessel. Give way to either side. Powerboat B: You are being overtaken.

What is the main function of an ignition safety switch?

What is the main function of an ignition safety switch? An ignition safety switch is a safety device can shut off the engine if the operator falls off the PWC or out of the powerboat, or is otherwise thrown from the proper operating position.

What should be avoided when anchoring?

Never tie the line to the stern: the additional weight could bring on water. Slowly lower the anchor from the bow, rather than the stern, to avoid capsizing or swamping. When the anchor has hit bottom—and sufficient rode is given out—give a solid pull to set the anchor. Secure and adjust the line.

What is the area between a red and green buoy?

Lateral markers indicate the sides of channels. Safe passage can be found between pairs of green and red buoys.

What do 3 short blasts of a horn indicate?

One short blast tells other boaters, “I intend to pass you on my left (port) side.” Two short blasts tell other boaters, “I intend to pass you on my right (starboard) side.” Three short blasts tell other boaters, “I am operating astern propulsion.” For some vessels, this tells other boaters, “I am backing up.”

Does anchor light drain battery?

Switching to LED lighting, including the anchor/all round light, will significantly reduce the drain on your battery. The red/green running lights can remain incandescent, as you’re likely to only use them while also running the engine.

What does a red and green light indicate when seen together at night?

Sidelights: These red and green lights are called sidelights (also called combination lights) because they are visible to another vessel approaching from the side or head-on. The red light indicates a vessel’s port (left) side; the green indicates a vessel’s starboard (right) side.

What color is an anchor light?

Boat Navigation Lights at Anchor

When anchoring in these areas, you are required to display an all-around white light where it will be best seen by any other boats in the area.

Do you need an anchor light on a mooring?

There is no requirement for a boat on a charted mooring to show an anchor light, but if you are on board and you want to show one there is nothing to stop you.

What color are navigation lights on pleasure boats?

The required lights are: Red and green sidelights visible from a distance of at least two miles away—or if less than 39.4 feet (12 meters) long, at least one mile away—on a dark, clear night. An all-round white light (if vessel is less than 39.4 feet long) or both a masthead light and a sternlight.