In article , Mike
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In article , David Rees
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Hi,

I have (another!) question for the group...

I'd like to be able to get into the water to watch the national firework
competition here in Plymouth in August.

Can I get away with a bi-colour nav light on the bow and an all-round white
light on the stern?

My boat is a 14ft Plancraft Stingray.

Thanks in advance,

David


No, you need a Stern Light on the Stern. An all round white 'could' be
seen from ahead.

There is such a thing as Tri-colour, but I believe it can only be used
on a sailing boat when under sail, otherwise that would be ideal for you
on a short mast.

Mike

Wrong I'm afraid. On a 14ft boat, you only legally need the all round
white "mast head" light on a pole. If you plan to go at speed, you need
a bicolour on the bow or separate red and green on the appropriate side.

Regards,

Nick
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Nick at noslow.org.uk

"Nick" wrote in message
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I'd like to be able to get into the water to watch the national firework
competition here in Plymouth in August.

Can I get away with a bi-colour nav light on the bow and an all-round
white
light on the stern?

My boat is a 14ft Plancraft Stingray.

snip

On a 14ft boat, you only legally need the all round
white "mast head" light on a pole. If you plan to go at speed, you need
a bicolour on the bow or separate red and green on the appropriate side.

Regards,

Nick


Nick,

Thanks. Please forgive my ignorance but... can the "mast head" light be
mounted towards the stern? There's not many places I can think of putting it
on the bow!

Regards,

David

PS. Thank you Mike too for your advice.

In article , David
Rees writes




"Nick" wrote in message
...

snip

I'd like to be able to get into the water to watch the national firework
competition here in Plymouth in August.

Can I get away with a bi-colour nav light on the bow and an all-round
white
light on the stern?

My boat is a 14ft Plancraft Stingray.

snip

On a 14ft boat, you only legally need the all round
white "mast head" light on a pole. If you plan to go at speed, you need
a bicolour on the bow or separate red and green on the appropriate side.

Regards,

Nick


Nick,

Thanks. Please forgive my ignorance but... can the "mast head" light be
mounted towards the stern? There's not many places I can think of putting it
on the bow!

Yes, on most sportsboats they are on a detachable pole that mounts on
the stern. It only needs to be higher than the highest part of the boat
(by a metre I think it is). You can buy the pole and light as a unit
from various marine dealers. You may as well fit the bow mounted
bicolour as well, then at least you aren't limited to your speed.

Regards,

Nick
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Nick