Regarding “certified” lights:
We’ve had this discussion several times on the list. If you are a manufacturer and building a boat for sale in the US, you must use lights that have been tested and certified to meet the specifications set by the USCG. That requirement is included in the CFRs (Consolidated Federal Regulations), I think in part 46 but I’m not certain and don’t have the time to look it up at the moment. If you are a boat owner, you are required by the COLREGS to use lights that meet or exceed the visibility standards of the COLREGS, which are basically color, angle of view, and distance at which they can be seen based on the size and operation of the boat. Nowhere in US law is there a requirement that you purchase “certified” lights, or lights from the original source used by the OEM. Rick Brass Washington, NC From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Francois Rivard via CnC-List Sent: Tuesday, May 8, 2018 11:33 AM To: Chuck S <cscheaf...@comcast.net> Cc: Francois Rivard <jeanfrancoisriv...@gmail.com>; cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List Question about anchor light Hi Chuck, The MarineBeam and most of the units in that price range "meet or exceed" the certification guidelines but are not actually certified. As I understood it the certification process was expensive and they pass the cost to you. Some folks said online that if your masthead unit is not certified you may run into insurance issues if you ever made a claim. I'm not sure if that's actually substantiated. -Francois 1990 34+ "Take Five" Lake Lanier, GA
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