What are masthead lights?
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. 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.
What color is navigation light on masthead arc?
White
Masthead Light: Color: White. Arc: Shows a solid light over a sweep of 225° from the front of the boat to 22.5° on either side of the bow.
Is a masthead light the same as an anchor light?
The anchor light just shows a 360 degree white light. The traditional masthead light is a two bulb fixture, the forward bulb for nav light use and both for anchor light use. Today, most people use masthead and anchor light interchangeably, although they are not really the same.
What is the light called on top of a boat?
Masthead Light: This white light shines forward and to both sides and is required on all power-driven vessels.
What navigation lights do I need on my boat?
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.
What navigation lights should be displayed?
What lights do you need on boat at night?
The required lights are:
- Red and green sidelights visible from a distance of at least one mile away on a dark, clear night.
- An all-round white light or both a masthead light and a sternlight. These lights must be visible from a distance of at least two miles away on a dark, clear night.
Do you need navigation lights on a small boat?
Boats less than 12m (39.4′), sidelights must be visible for at least 1nm. All other lights must be visible for at least 2nm. Boats less than 20m (65.7′), a masthead light must be visible for 3nm.
What lights are required on a boat under 23 feet?
Vessels Under Oars or Paddles and Sailboats Under 23 FT If you are operating a sailboat that is less than 23 feet or 7 meters in length, you are only required to display a white light, such as a lantern or a flashlight, when operating between sunset and sunrise or during periods of restricted visibility.
Where in the mast can a masthead light be placed on?
The light is usually placed about 2/3 of the way up the mast. The masthead light on a sailboat should not be confused with the tricolor light or the anchor light, which are both located at the top of the mast. On vessels under 12m, the masthead light and sternlight can be combined into a single all-round white light.
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