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.
A sailboat can certainly be operating under sail at night. Sailboats use their sails when there is enough wind to carry them.
anchor light
Port (red) and Starboard (green) running lights and a white light which will be mounted on either the stern or the masthead.
When operating a powerboat at night white light should be shown on the stern and red and green lights on the bow.
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
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.
Stand on, but remain alert.
A white masthead light must be shown when a powerboat is operating at night.
no