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Old 03-15-2019, 12:44 AM   #13
Ski in NC
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Vessel Model: Custom Built 38
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I'm a little confused as well. On my 38, I have a white all-around masthead light on my radar mast. It is the highest feature on the boat, about 7' higher than the side lights on flybridge wings. I also have a white stern light on transom, that is visible only if in view of the transom.

When under way, all four are on. At anchor, only the masthead light is on.

I've read various regs, and depending on what you read, the masthead could be all around when running or should be shaded fwd. Not really clear in the verbiage.

I just decided in the confusion boat has better vis to others with masthead all-around. So that is how I roll.
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