Navigation Lighting; Operating The Navigation Lighting - Boston Whaler 130 Super Sport User Manual

Navigation Lighting

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 underway at night (sunset
to sunrise) or in low visibility conditions. The term
"underway" means not at anchor or docked. 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.
While at anchor in open water it is required that
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your 360 anchor light be illuminated. It is the
boat operators responsibility to display the proper
sequence of navigation lighting.
When operating in reduced visibility or at night it
is only prudent to slow the boats speed and keep a
"proper lookout". It is important that you understand
Navigation/Anchor Lighting
Fig. 2.12.1
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PORT NAVIGATION LIGHT (RED)
VISIBLE 1 NAUTICAL MILES
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STARBOARD NAVIGATION LIGHT (GREEN)
VISIBLE 1 NAUTICAL MILES
3 360 0 ALL ROUND LIGHT (WHITE)
VISIBLE 2 NAUTICAL MILES
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navigation lights and their usage for your safety and
the safety of others.
When not being used, the all-round pole light can
be stowed in clips located amidship on the port side
of the vessel.
NOTICE
The improper sequence of navigation lighting
may be as dangerous as no lighting at all.

Operating the Navigation Lighting

A three-position switch, located on the console (See
below) controls the navigation and anchor lighting. In
the "NAV" position the port (red), starboard (green)
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and 360 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 "ANCH" position,
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the white, 360 light will illuminate, showing other
boaters your location while at anchor.
NAV/ANCH Switch Positions
Fig. 2.12.2
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4
NAV/ANCH SWITCH
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ANCHOR LIGHT "ON"
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3 "OFF"
4 ANCHOR & BOW NAVIGATIONAL LIGHTS "ON"
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