But I do not agree that the vessel that is underway is not at fault if contact is made. The Navigation rules are clear about speed and lookout resposibility of a vessel underway. Safety is everyone's responsibility and through knowlege of the navigation rules is important.
Tom
Ambuscade
Ed Haley wrote: Tom:
Most of us realize what the lighting requirements are for boats at anchor. I don't need to repeat them here for you. As you stated, the CG indicates that anchor lights are not required in some areas for boats anchored for the night.
However, merely doing the minimum (or in this case not doing what is not needed) to affect safety is in many cases not the smartest bet. As I stated before in a previous response, I intend to make my boat visible regardless of someone saying it isn't necessary. I work hard to keep my craft in superb condition. I want to keep it that way. If I can prevent a hard bump in the middle of the night by using a little extra battery energy I will do so.
I'm glad you have the same attitude about lighting up your boat. But we usually never know about the boater who sees our anchor light just in time to avoid a collision. That's the way I like it.
Ed Haley
s/v Mokita
CD330 #1
On the hard in Clayton NY
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