COLREGS (Rule 30, I think) calls for a vessel 50 meters or more in length to show 2 all around white lights, with the one nearest the stern at a lower height than the light near the bow. Vessels over 100 meters are to also show working lights or general illumination in addition to the anchor lights.
So, as Josh indicates, showing two anchor lights is not legal since it can be confused with the light configuration of another boat --- unless, of course, you buy a bigger boat. A much bigger boat. That said, most power boaters seem predisposed to not see anything above the horizon. Which can be a big problem in a busy anchorage. I have cruiser friends who apply a wrap of SOLAS reflective tape to each lifeline stanchion – which is surprisingly visible even in low light. And it also makes your boat easy to find when you are returning to the boat after dark. I also have friends who put a string of solar powered Christmas lights around the bimini. Which should make your boat noticeable while giving a low light level at night – and you could even use red or yellow lights to avoid attracting bugs. Rick Brass Washington, NC From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Josh Muckley via CnC-List Sent: Tuesday, February 4, 2020 3:56 PM To: C&C List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> Cc: Josh Muckley <muckl...@gmail.com> Subject: Re: Stus-List [EXTERNAL] New thought re: anchor light? Neil, Are you referring to 2 lights as anchor lights? I believe the answer is - no two anchor lights are not allowed since that would add confusion as to the status of the boat. ie: 2 lights could be mistaken for something else. Now if you decided to string any other light in addition to the anchor light and those lights were not easily confused with the actual anchor light and you were not crediting them as an "anchor light" then you would be fine. It's kinda like when you see a cruise ship or a working boat and the damn thing is lit up like a Christmas tree. You can't even find the navigation lights in the mess, certainly not quickly, but it's legal. Josh Muckley S/V Sea Hawk 1989 C&C 37+ Solomons, MD On Tue, Feb 4, 2020, 2:42 PM Neil E. Andersen via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > wrote: Are the two lights appropriate for anchoring per the COLREGs? Neil Andersen 1982 C&C 32, FoxFire Rock Hall, MD From: CnC-List <cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com <mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com> > On Behalf Of Dennis C. via CnC-List Sent: Tuesday, February 4, 2020 11:29 AM To: CnClist <CnC-List@cnc-list.com <mailto:CnC-List@cnc-list.com> > Cc: Dennis C. <capt...@gmail.com <mailto:capt...@gmail.com> > Subject: Re: Stus-List [EXTERNAL] New thought re: anchor light? Aside from Joe's comment on bugs, I see value in a "deck level" anchor light. I have one similar to this: https://www.amazon.com/Pactrade-Marine-Navigation-Anchor-Splashproof/dp/B01KY4477I I plug it into a 12 vdc receptacle at the helm station and hang it from the boom. I also show the one at the mast top. Advantages: a spare anchor light and it can be seen by drunken party barge drivers (is that redundant?). Disadvantages: bugs and more light in the cabin for sleeping. Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA _______________________________________________ Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each and every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - use PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray
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