Navigation Lighting; Operating The Navigation Lighting - Boston Whaler Montauk 190 Owner's Manual

Navigation Lighting

Your boat comes equipped with navigation lighting
for your safety. Regulations state that all boats must
display navigation lights between sunset and sunrise
and during periods of restricted visibility, such as rain,
fog, haze, etc. If operating in reduced visibility or
between sunset and sunrise it is necessary to maintain
a safe speed and post a lookout.
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 and not obstructed
in its intended arc of visibility. This vessel's navigation
lights may include an expiration date on the housing.
If one is located, replace light before expiration date,
even if light is functional, as lighting quality may be
compromised.
Do not add lights that interfere with required
navigation lights. Some lights, such as blue colored
lights, may be illegal to display on a boat. It is the
owner's responsibility to ensure that displayed lights
are also compliant with local regulations.
NOTICE
The improper sequence of navigation lighting
may be as dangerous as no lighting at all.
When using the canvas sun-top with the console
mounted anchor light be sure to slide the light through
the opening in the top of the sun-top. Be sure to
remove the light pole from the base before stowing
the canvas Sun-top.
Navigation/Anchor Lighting
Fig. 2.17.1
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PORT NAVIGATION LIGHT (RED)
VISIBLE 1 NAUTICAL MILES
2
STARBOARD NAVIGATION LIGHT
(GREEN)
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When not being used, the aft pole light can be stowed
in clips located on the starboard aft cockpit area.
NOTICE
When using the optional SUN-TOP, make certain
that all securing straps are taut. Damage to the
navigation light can happen if the canvas frame
straps are loose or not secured properly.

Operating the Navigation Lighting

A three-position switch, located on the console switch
panel marked "NAV/ANC" (See below) controls the
navigation and anchor lighting. In the "Navigation
Lights" position the port (red), starboard (green) and
360 all around lights will illuminate. These lights
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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 light will illuminate, showing other
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boaters your location while at anchor.
NAV/ANC Switch
Fig. 2.17.2
1
1
"OFF"
2
NAVIGATIONAL LIGHTS "ON"
3
ANCHOR LIGHT "ON"
3
VISIBLE 1 NAUTICAL MILES
360 ALL ROUND LIGHT (WHITE)
0
VISIBLE 2 NAUTICAL MILES
R
3
2
1
2
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