Navigation Lighting; Operating The Navigation Lighting - Boston Whaler 170 Dauntless Manual

Navigation Lighting

Your boat comes equipped with navigation lighting
for your safety. Regulations state that all boats, no
matter the size, must display navigation lights. The
lights must be displayed underway at night (sunset
to sunrise) or in low visibility conditions. The term
"underway" means not at anchor or docked. It is
the responsibility of the operator to ensure that the
navigation lights are in good working order and that
the proper lighting is shown.
When operating in reduced visibility or at night it
is only prudent to slow the boats speed and keep a
"proper lookout". It is important that you understand
navigation lights and their usage for your safety and
the safety of others.
When using the canvas sun-top with the console
mounted anchor light be sure to slide the light through
the opening in the top of the sun-top. Be sure to
remove the light pole from the base before stowing
the canvas Sun-top.
When not being used, the console mounted anchor
light can be stowed in clips located on the starboard
aft gunwale.
NOTICE
When using the optional SUN-TOP, make certain
that all securing straps are taut. Damage to the
navigation light can happen if the canvas frame
straps are loose or not secured properly.
Navigation/Anchor Lighting
Fig. 2.15.1
1 PORT NAVIGATION LIGHT (RED)
VISIBLE 1 NAUTICAL MILES
2
STARBOARD NAVIGATION LIGHT (GREEN)
VISIBLE 1 NAUTICAL MILES
3
360 0 ALL ROUND LIGHT (WHITE)
VISIBLE 2 NAUTICAL MILES
170 Dauntless
Section 2 • General Information
NOTICE
The improper sequence of navigation lighting
may be as dangerous as no lighting at all.

Operating the Navigation Lighting

A three-position switch, located on the console switch
panel marked "NAV/ANC" (See below) controls the
navigation and anchor lighting. In the "Navigation
Lights" position the port (red), starboard (green) and
o
360 all around lights will illuminate. These lights
let other vessels know the approximate size and
direction of travel of your boat, depending on which
lights they can see. In the "Anchor Lights" position,
o
the white, 360 light will illuminate, showing other
boaters your location while at anchor.
NAV/ANC Switch
Fig. 2.15.2
1
1
"OFF"
2
ANCHOR LIGHT "ON"
3
NAVIGATIONAL LIGHTS "ON"
3
R
3
2
1
2
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