Head Lights on Boats

[Embrey]

lets just all drive around blind all night...that sounds like a fantastic plan. lets leave our running lights off too...whats the worst that could happen?

[billm_usa1]

http://www.lrc.state.ky.us/kar/301/006/020.htm

Section 2. Lighting Equipment. (1) Between actual sunset and sunrise:

(a) Power driven boats less than sixty-five and six-tenths (65.6) feet in length, including sailboats operating under engine power, shall have:

1. Red and green sidelights. The red and green sidelights shall:

a. Have a red light indicating the port (left) side, and a green light indicating the starboard (right) side of the boat;

b. Be visible to another boat approaching from the side or head on;

c. Be visible from at least one (1) mile on a clear, dark night if the boat is less than thirty-nine and four tenths (39.4) feet in length; and

2. Either:

a. An all-around white light which shall be higher than the sidelights; or

b.(i) A white masthead light that shines forward; and

(ii) A white stern light visible from the rear of the boat.

(b) An operator of a manually-powered vessel or sailboat less than twenty-two (22) feet, nine (9) inches in length shall:

1. Carry aboard and have immediately available for use a white light of sufficient intensity to illuminate the vessel and its occupants; and

2. Display the white light in time to prevent a collision from an approaching vessel.

(c) A person operating or responsible for a vessel anchored or adrift in a normal navigation channel or passageway, shall display a white light visible in a 360 degree arc.

(2) Combination or separate red and green lights shall:

(a) Have an arc of visibility extending from dead ahead to 112.5 degrees on either side of the vessel;

(b) Show the red light on the port side, and the green light on the starboard side, of the vessel; and

(c) Be visible at a distance of at least one (1) mile on a dark night with clear atmosphere.

(3) White lights required by this section shall be visible at a distance of at least two (2) miles on a dark night with clear atmosphere.

(4) On a vessel under way between sunset and sunrise, an operator shall not display other lights which could be mistaken for the lights specified in this section.

[gizzard shad]

http://www.lrc.state.ky.us/kar/301/006/020.htm

Section 2. Lighting Equipment. (1) Between actual sunset and sunrise:

(a) Power driven boats less than sixty-five and six-tenths (65.6) feet in length, including sailboats operating under engine power, shall have:

1. Red and green sidelights. The red and green sidelights shall:

a. Have a red light indicating the port (left) side, and a green light indicating the starboard (right) side of the boat;

b. Be visible to another boat approaching from the side or head on;

c. Be visible from at least one (1) mile on a clear, dark night if the boat is less than thirty-nine and four tenths (39.4) feet in length; and

2. Either:

a. An all-around white light which shall be higher than the sidelights; or

b.(i) A white masthead light that shines forward; and

(ii) A white stern light visible from the rear of the boat.

(b) An operator of a manually-powered vessel or sailboat less than twenty-two (22) feet, nine (9) inches in length shall:

1. Carry aboard and have immediately available for use a white light of sufficient intensity to illuminate the vessel and its occupants; and

2. Display the white light in time to prevent a collision from an approaching vessel.

(c) A person operating or responsible for a vessel anchored or adrift in a normal navigation channel or passageway, shall display a white light visible in a 360 degree arc.

(2) Combination or separate red and green lights shall:

(a) Have an arc of visibility extending from dead ahead to 112.5 degrees on either side of the vessel;

(b) Show the red light on the port side, and the green light on the starboard side, of the vessel; and

(c) Be visible at a distance of at least one (1) mile on a dark night with clear atmosphere.

(3) White lights required by this section shall be visible at a distance of at least two (2) miles on a dark night with clear atmosphere.

(4) On a vessel under way between sunset and sunrise, an operator shall not display other lights which could be mistaken for the lights specified in this section.

Thanks Billm USA

[crazyfishinnut]

EXACTLY

[crazyfishinnut]

THE ANANLOGY IS BOTH ARE DANGEROUS AND PUT PEOPLES LIVES IN DANGER, BOTH ARE ILLEGAL, BOTH ARE JUSTIFIED BY THE ABUSERS Yes DUI id way more dangerous but how many actually hit something or have accident because of it will never be known we dont call the law unless someone else is involved

[crazyfishinnut]

Bsass master the problem with your argument is when head light from a car come at you it IS the front of the car On a boat you never not even a little bit ca see anything but the white lights no red green notta. After the fire works on barren last year we waited till all had almost cleared out ... like a hour later from state was running to narrowscame up on 2 boats and went to pass when all of a sudden there was a smaller boat coming at us missed it within 3 feet... couldntg see it ...the boat I was going to pass was coming at me with head lights and I thought it was the back till it blinded us and almost killed about 15 people. DUMB DUMB DUMB Law says "All vessels when underway between
sunset and sunrise must display proper navigation lights. Navigation lights on boats are restricted to the colors of red, green and white. From sunset to sunrise in an area
where other boats navigate, all vessels shall display a steady white light visible 360 degrees at all times." The Key word being resticted

[the_donger]

Thank you CFN, well put. Wish I could have said it like that.

[Embrey]

im sorry, but who the hell shines lights BEHIND them when driving? seriously

[HURRICANEBOB]

Bob there IS Marine Assist (you may have to fake a mishap though) to get the towing done.....

"Marine Assist....this HB over"
"Marine Assist Here....over"
"Marine Assist, this is a request for emergency transportation over"
"HB this is Marine Assist, state you emergency over"
"Marine Assist, motor is dead, drifting into main Cumberland channel, and just spilled my fifth of Tequilla"
"HB, this is Marine Assist.....what assistance do you require?"
"Marine Assist this is HB.....I need immediate and fast transit to the shore because the liquor stores all close in 20 minutes and I need replenish the tequilla. Also request a drill so I can sink this worthless piece of floating crap.......over"
"HB this is Marine Assist, fast-boat with drill inbound your location..eta 9 mikes...have a nice day........Marine Assist out!

[crazyfishinnut]

that is the point you cant tell what is what till you are on it. not everyone even runs headlights the same all just a guessing game because the law dont apply

[bigboyjon]

For those that disagree on using lights how do you avoid floaters. Do you fish in the spring? Do you just idle around? Do you hammer down and hope for the best? Do you stay home till the floaters are less likely. I realy would like to know how you do it. I got good eyes only 30 year old and I cant pick out most floaters with out funning a light. Teach me how you do it. I willing to learn.

[jamesdenson]

just a quick question. who on here has crashed or known someone that has crashed because of headlights on a boat?i myself have fished for nearly 20 years and never heard of anyone.