Boat Navigation Lights Placement
Placement of navigation light on pontoon boat september 16th, 2011, 10:16 pm i just bought a pontoon and am trying to get it ready for the water but was wondering where is the preferred navigation light placement should i have a single red green on the front of the top and white on the back or have red and green at front of deck and the white. Since most manufacturers routinely equip the boats they produce with navigation lights, navigation light installations are routinely inspected and discussed during factory visits and boat shows. one problem that has increased recently is the installation of flush mounted sidelights in the boat hulls, usually below the rub rail.. In this video i install a set of navigation lights on a boat. we start by going through some of the theory behind the angle navigation lights should shine and how to position them, then go ahead.
Navigation lights. specific lighting configurations are required for boats operating between sunset and sunrise or in times of restricted visibility. do not assume that your boat came from the factory or showroom with all the proper equipment.. The required navigation lights differ depending on the type and size of your vessel. the common lighting configurations for recreational vessels are discussed below. for other configurations and requirements for larger vessels, see the u.s. coast guard's navigation rules.. The size of the boat the angle where you see them the direction the boat is travelling if the boat is underway or anchored. navigation lights should be fitted by the manufacturer or an authorised person. smaller boats have a number of options including bracketed or combination suction-capped lights.
