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.
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.
The anchor light at the top of the mast should not be used by a sailboat underway at night. Frequently it is left on when leaving an anchorage along with the steaming and navigation lights.
You give no options but the standard lights depend on things like length overall. A minimum would be port and starboard running lights, masthead light and stern light
Port (red) and Starboard (green) running lights and a white light which will be mounted on either the stern or the masthead.
An anchor light.
Yes, for night sailing.
anchor light
When sailing a boat in reduced visibility you should turn on and use your lights. The light s should be in the correct position and set to the correct code. If you have radar, use this to make sure you are not on a collision course with a boat with out any lights. If you believe it is to risky to navigate, anchor up for the night making sure you have the correct lights and signals.
Running lights are on the bow (front) and are green to starboard (right) and red to port (left). A white stern (rear) light completes the three lights necessary on a sailboat. All three can also be together at the top of the mast, and are called a tri-light. If the boat can motor there will also be a steaming light half-way up the mast that must be on while motoring at night.