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LIGHTING
All vessels in use from sunset to sunrise shall display lights as specified. No other lights
may be used, except a spotlight for difficult navigation.
• Every white light prescribed shall be visible at a distance of at least 2 miles.
• Every colored light prescribed shall be visible at a distance of at least 1 mile,
showing green to starboard and red to port and screened to show from dead ahead
to 22.5 degrees rearward on the respective side.
• All mechanically powered sailboats shall display the lights required for that class of
mechanically powered boat.
• All motorboats and sailboats shall carry a lantern or flashlight for emergencies.
• All anchored vessels shall display the 360-degree white light, except while
anchored in a docking or anchorage area.
