Do you need an anchor light?

[Ned L]

Re: Do you need an anchor light?

Everyone needs to keep in mind that it is fine to operate our boats defensively, however we can not take the position that we will 'yield to all other boats, and go around them' thinking that the other boat doesn't know what they are doing. If you are the stand on or 'privilaged' vessel, you are REQUIRED under the law to hold course and speed, just as the give way vessel or 'burdened' vessel is REQUIRED to give way to you. If you are the stand on vessel and you try to give way (stay away from/ go around) the give way vessel, then there are two boats that can't tell what the other one is doing. Also, if you are the stand on vessel, and you try to yield to and go around the give way vessel, and there is an accident, you may be found at fault.

 

[Pontoonhorn]

Re: Do you need an anchor light?

That's one of the scariest things I've seen posted! Nothing like holding course on an anchored boat in the dark because I see a green running light!

Holy cr*p!!

Hmmm!..

I hope you guy's know that if your drifting you have to keep anchor and running lights on... Even if you not really moving..

The USCG states... "If you?re drifting you need your navigational running lights displayed at all times" USCG...

Texas State law requires both the green/red combination bow and white stern lights to be working on powered boats while underway or drifting from sunset to sunrise.

Don't switch to anchor lights unless you actually drop an anchor.


Only the stern light is required if you're anchored. Non-powered boats are only required to carry a light or lantern visible for up to 2 miles and to show the light to avoid collisions any time another boat is near.


Even if the wind is not making you drift.. So some boats with all three lights on may not be moving or might be moving very very slow...!


Please do not run up on or over me...... I might be fishing...or something? But not anchored..


Your scaring me..

 

[marine4003]

Re: Do you need an anchor light?

Well there you have it..redundancy 101..Just drill, its like your first kiss......

 

[Ned L]

Re: Do you need an anchor light?

No redundancy here. If you are NOT anchored, you are considered 'underway' (have the ability to move), and are required to move if you are the burdened vessel in a crossing situation (even if that means you must start your engine to move).

 

[MudSkunk]

Re: Do you need an anchor light?

Everyone needs to keep in mind that it is fine to operate our boats defensively, however we can not take the position that we will 'yield to all other boats, and go around them' thinking that the other boat doesn't know what they are doing. If you are the stand on or 'privilaged' vessel, you are REQUIRED under the law to hold course and speed, just as the give way vessel or 'burdened' vessel is REQUIRED to give way to you. If you are the stand on vessel and you try to give way (stay away from/ go around) the give way vessel, then there are two boats that can't tell what the other one is doing. Also, if you are the stand on vessel, and you try to yield to and go around the give way vessel, and there is an accident, you may be found at fault.

the only problem with that is that i have yet to meet an oncoming boat that knows what that means or how to pass another boat safely heh. people on the lakes that i tend to run into think because they got a fiberglass bass or ski boat that can do 180mph on open water they got the right of way and everyone else can go to hell. but i keep trying to follow the rules and i will be surprised if i ever come across someone else that is doing the same. i cant count the amount of times i have been the priviliged boat and had to chop the throttle and let the burdened vessel pass. some have been quit close. being in the technically right and in a sinking boat i spent a good bit of money on is not worth the principle of the argument whent he other boater has no clue to what they are doing. but i keep trying.

 

[CaptainKev]

Re: Do you need an anchor light?

Take a Boater's Class. The laws provides for no opinions. The three lights red, green & white in the right configuration provide all the information that marine traffic needs. There are certain conditions that can make the red & green navigation lights difficult to see therefore, the white light is the only indication that you are there. IMHO, nobody should get behind a wheel without the elementary, but necessaary education that the classes provide. Take care and above all, be safe.
Kev.