When are there too many lights above the waterline

[auguste]

Blue lights are limited to the coasties and other law enforcement . . . thay don't want to share that colour

Red and green lights have specific significances as do white lights

At what point will we get stopped for having too many lights of any type above the water line?

Edited October 22, 2009 by auguste

[Kamper]

I would expect a stop to be made if the nav lights were significantly less noticable due to the other onboard illumination. Also if there was so much "light pollution" that it was imparing navigation by other vessels by blinding those operators.

There probably isn't a specific reg. or statute on this but hazardous operation could be stretched to fit.

Why do you ask? You aren't getting scared of the dark are you? (Kidding !!)

[welder]

Those Cruz Ships have enough lights to glow a small City.

[auguste]

Kamper . . . love that response

With the new used boat we plan to do a lot of night fishing . . . I want to add red under the gunnel LEDs and at other places for security purposes such as at the bow for the anchor and around the ladder to the flybridge

I am wondering at what point they will say that is too much lighting

Welder . . . the new used boat has seven spreader lights . . . but not quite a cruise ship

[welder]

I meant those BIG cruz Ships .

I would say while your at Anchor or moving it would be OK to have many lights as long as your Navigation Lights can still be seen.

Gus, your boat would look REALLY COOL at night with Chris' underwater lights .

[ScarabChris]

I ride around with blue LEDs lighting up the inside of my boat and blue under water LEDs lighting up the water on a regular basis. Never been stopped.

I don't think the CG or police care as long as the lights aren't flashing and/or above the gunnel.

Edited October 24, 2009 by ScarabChris

[auguste]

Welder . . . I agree with underwater lights, but the current owner had already installed underwater LEDs . . . so I am only looking at at above water lights

Chris . . . good point, below the gunnels or inside the boat

[welder]

Gus, do you have a Picture of her lit up at night?

[auguste]

Gus, do you have a Picture of her lit up at night?

Not yet . . . I will next month

Engine survey went well and we are waiting for the oil analysis

Hope to pick her up around 5th or 6th of November

[welder]

Christmas in Nov.

I hope all works out for you Gus, this boat looks Awesome.