The regulations require boats anchored after sunset to display a white "all around light" (an anchor light) and the light must meet certain requirements as to placement and visibility. (Boats anchored in designated anchorages are exempt.)
They also require boats anchored in the daytime to display an "anchor ball" and the ball must also meet certain requirements.
I cannot remember ever seeing an anchored recreational boat displaying an anchor ball and in fact many boats (CCs, bowriders, etc.) have no provision for displaying an anchor ball.
Who here displays an anchor ball as required and who doesn't and why? Who has ever been warned or cited by LEOs for failing to display an anchor ball
They also require boats anchored in the daytime to display an "anchor ball" and the ball must also meet certain requirements.
I cannot remember ever seeing an anchored recreational boat displaying an anchor ball and in fact many boats (CCs, bowriders, etc.) have no provision for displaying an anchor ball.
Who here displays an anchor ball as required and who doesn't and why? Who has ever been warned or cited by LEOs for failing to display an anchor ball