On Mar 21, 5:30*am, Wayne.B wrote:
On Sun, 21 Mar 2010 05:01:38 -0400, I am Tosk

wrote:
I would imagine so, but to me it doesn't make sense to only be able to
judge half the boats length by having a 23' boat look like it's only
12.

I don't think it's as easy to judge length at night, despite where the lights
are located.

Judging length is actually not that important except with very large
boats like freighters, or tug boats pulling a barge. *One of the best
things a small boat can do to improve its visibility is to install a
radar reflector mounted as high off the water as possible.

http://www.defender.com/ProductDisplay?id=82874

Mounting can be as simple as suspending from a boat hook held in a
fishing *rod holder.

That is taken into consideration as well, Wayne. Thanks! I also have
a clip-on white light that is fairly light and battery operated, and
can be suspended from the windshield if need be. The D-batteries are
down low so there is little weight up top. and it's actually about 3
ft. long so that would be at least 3 ft. above the windshield.