Running light question

brk-lnt · 07-15-2008, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by EricP

I don't think they are widely recognized as boat, and I don't think it matters. NH recognizes them as boats and so I think that should be enough. It's not risky, they are very stable and I would rather be on my SeaDoo than in a canoe at night. They aren't small and would be very visible if lighting was properly installed per legal requirements. I don't intend on riding them like a lunatic at night so spray should not be a factor either. I know what you are getting at, but like any other activity on the lake at night it's the driver's responsibility to be safe and drive safely. I am capable, I am just wondering if the law would allow it.

Actually, all I was getting at is that there is probably not enough of a net market demand to even make offering the lights as a $$$ upgrade option viable for the manufacturers. It would probably also take a mild bit of creativity to setup a 360degree light that didn't interfere with the drivers nightvision OR boarding from the rear of the craft.

Just because one state recognizes them as a boat does not justify much to the manufacturers (IMO).

EricP · 07-15-2008, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by brk-lnt

Actually, all I was getting at is that there is probably not enough of a net market demand to even make offering the lights as a $$$ upgrade option viable for the manufacturers. It would probably also take a mild bit of creativity to setup a 360degree light that didn't interfere with the drivers nightvision OR boarding from the rear of the craft.

Just because one state recognizes them as a boat does not justify much to the manufacturers (IMO).

I absolutely agree, I'm am wondering if I fashioned a light system would I be legal to put around and view the fireworks at the Weirs on a Friday night? I have no problem building myself something, I just want to make sure I am not wasting my time first

brk-lnt · 07-15-2008, 09:38 PM

Well, you would certainly have a defensible position if you were stopped. I guess it would depend on how much time and effort (if any) you would need to put into your defense to test your theory.

Let us know how it turns out, I'll PM you my phone number in case you need bail. LOL.

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07-15-2008, 09:38 PM	#3
brk-lnt Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: South Down Shores Posts: 1,944 Thanks: 544 Thanked 570 Times in 335 Posts	Well, you would certainly have a defensible position if you were stopped. I guess it would depend on how much time and effort (if any) you would need to put into your defense to test your theory. Let us know how it turns out, I'll PM you my phone number in case you need bail. LOL.