On Thu, 23 Aug 2007 12:54:07 -0400, "Armond Perretta"
wrote:

wrote:

Use a tricolor with an integral anchor light on the mast head and a
motoring light at the spreaders. That should be sufficient.

Bruce in Bangkok

I don't know what the rules are in Bangkok, but in the States and most
European countries the mast light (aka "steaming light") must be mounted
_above_ the other lights (red/green/stern) when under power (or for that
matter when the engine is running even when not in gear)..

This means obviously that using a masthead tricolor with a steaming light
mounted somewhere lower on the mast is in violation.


You are right. The tri-color masthead light with a clear anchor light
built into the fixture above the tri-color is a pretty common fixture.
I was incorrect in saying or implying that the steaming light was to
be mounted below the tri-color. It must be above the side lights.


Bruce in Bangkok
(brucepaigeATgmailDOTcom)