Most sailboats I have owned worked out to $55/hundredweight all in, regardless of size. I have a 2400 lb Catalina 22 on a lake: estimate $1320/annually. Actuals: $434 insurance, $140 winter storage, $705 summer moorage, $100 cleaning which is $1379. Note that costs related to operations (fuel, new gear, moorage) are extra. I have a 13000 lb Beneteau First 345 on the ocean: Annual costs estimate $7150 or about $600/month. Also very close to what I spend
A sailboat can certainly be operating under sail at night. Sailboats use their sails when there is enough wind to carry them.
Ease back on the throttle to reduce the wake of your boat - until the sailboat has overtaken, and has put some distance between you.
anchor light
Please specify in which country or countries you intend to operate your boat.
Please specify in which country or countries you intend to operate your boat.
== There are too many variables to give a short answer, but generally speaking... a sailboat has the right of way over a powered recreational vessel when the sailboat is operating under the sail's power only. In other words, even if the sail is up, if the sailboat's engine is running and the propeller is engaged, it is considered a powered vessel.
26' ft sailboat with engine
If a sailboat is operating under sail at night, it should display a white stern light and a red and green navigation light at the bow. The red light indicates the port side (left), while the green light indicates the starboard side (right). These lights help other vessels determine the sailboat's orientation and direction of travel. Additionally, if the sailboat is not under power, it should not display a white masthead light, as that indicates a powered vessel.
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depends on the size of the boat, but at least a white light to the masthead.
depends on the size of the boat, but at least a white light to the masthead.
Give the sailboat a little room for navigation. It's odd that a sailboat would overtake a powerboat, but it can happen. Whether we are piloting a power or sail craft we should always be aware of our surroundings. A good pilot will have their head on a swivel at all times and know what is approaching from behind.