Navigation Lighting; Operating The Navigation Lighting - Boston Whaler 230 dauntless User Manual

Navigation Lighting

NOTICE
The improper sequence of navigation lighting
may be as dangerous as no lighting at all.
Your boat comes equipped with navigation lighting
for your safety. Regulations state that all boats, no
matter the size, must display navigation lights. The
lights must be displayed at night (sunset to sunrise)
or in low visibility conditions. It is the responsibility
of the operator to ensure that the navigation lights are
in good working order and that the proper lighting is
shown. It is important that you understand navigation
lights and their usage for your safety and the safety
of others.
When operating in reduced visibility or at night it
is only prudent to slow the boats speed and keep a
"proper lookout".
The optional T-top & hardtop have a collapsable all-
round light located on the aft of the top.

Operating the Navigation Lighting

A three-position switch, located on the console
switch panel marked "NAV/ANC" (Figure 2.24.1)
controls the navigation and anchor lighting. In the
"Navigation Lights" position the port (red), starboard
(green) and all around lights will illuminate. These
lights let other vessels know the approximate size and
direction of travel of your boat, depending on which
lights they can see. In the "Anchor Lights" position,
the white, 360-degree light will illuminate, showing
other boaters your location while at anchor.
NAV/ANC Switch
Fig. 2.24.1
1
1
"OFF"
2
ANCHOR LIGHT "ON"
3
NAVIGATIONAL LIGHTS "ON"
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3
2
Navigation/Anchor Lighting
Fig. 2.24.2
1
1
PORT NAVIGATION LIGHT (RED)
VISIBLE 1 NAUTICAL MILES
2
STARBOARD NAVIGATION LIGHT (GREEN)
VISIBLE 1 NAUTICAL MILES
3
0
360 ALL ROUND LIGHT (WHITE)
VISIBLE 2 NAUTICAL MILES
4
STERN FLIP-UP SEAT
5
ANCHOR LIGHT (STOWED)
R
2
3
4
5
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