Cockpit lights

cmack · 07-22-2014, 01:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phantom

From MP:
"I checked with one of our Sergeants before responding to your question. He stated that the law is very clear on this and they do not allow any lights on a boat while it is underway OTHER than the approved navigational lights. He stated that the addition of other lighting even though for a good reason can be confusing visually to other boaters. "

So how does this affect the use of a spot light to find markers?

Phantom · 07-22-2014, 02:15 PM

I suspect you are getting picky now --

a spotlight is on/off and typically not operated for any extended time while "underway" ..... I personally use my docking lights in lieu of a spot ... less blinding glare (again, a short 2-4 second burst).

unlike the Pontoon boats who forget their docking lights are not to be used as car "headlights".

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07-22-2014, 02:15 PM	#2
Phantom Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Berlin, Ma / Gilford Posts: 1,934 Thanks: 450 Thanked 605 Times in 341 Posts	I suspect you are getting picky now -- a spotlight is on/off and typically not operated for any extended time while "underway" ..... I personally use my docking lights in lieu of a spot ... less blinding glare (again, a short 2-4 second burst). unlike the Pontoon boats who forget their docking lights are not to be used as car "headlights". . __________________ *A bad day on the Big Lake (although I've never had one) - Still beats a day at the office!!*