Navigation Lights; Sound Producing Devices - Regal 2000 Owner's Manual

SOUND PRODUCING DEVICES

be capable of a four or six second blast audible for one half mile. See the
section discussing bridge and whistle signals for more information.
RADIO COMMUNICATIONS
VHF radios are used for distress and ship to shore and ship to ship
communications today. Learn the specialized messages such as
Mayday, Mayday, Mayday is only used when life or vessel is in
imminent danger.

NAVIGATION LIGHTS

The U. S. Coast Guard requires recreational boats operating at night to
display navigation lights between sunset and sunrise. Navigation lights
help avoid collisions by improving the night visibility of vessels. Red
and green directional lights, white stern lights, white masthead lights
and white all-around lights must be displayed in specifi ed positions,
depending on boat size, and mode of operation. The confi guration of
visible lights tells and operator the size, direction of travel and means
of propulsion (sail, power, rowing or at anchor) of another vessel.
Larger boats are required to carry larger, brighter lights that are visible
over longer distances.
Safety On Board
According to both Inland and International Rules,
all boats must carry some way of producing an
effi cient sound signal. If your vessel is 12 meters
(39' 4") or longer, a power whistle, power horn
or bell must be carried. The bell must be 7 7/8"
in diameter.
Boats less than 12 meters a horn or whistle is
recommended to signal intentions or signal
position. The sound signal made in all cases must
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