USCG Exam PracticeRule 25 — Sailing and Rowing Vessels (lights)
A sailing vessel of less than 7 meters in length is underway at night and it is not practicable to exhibit sidelights and a sternlight. What is the minimum requirement?
- A. She must exhibit sidelights only
- ✓ She must exhibit an all-round white light or have ready at hand a torch or lighted lantern showing a white light, exhibited in sufficient time to prevent collisionCorrect
- C. She is exempt from all lighting requirements
- D. She must exhibit a combined lantern at the masthead
Why B is correct
33 CFR §83.25(d)(i) states that a sailing vessel of less than 7 meters shall, if practicable, exhibit sidelights and a sternlight, but if she does not, she shall exhibit an all-round white light or have ready at hand an electric torch or lighted lantern showing a white light, exhibited in sufficient time to prevent collision.
Cited:33 CFR §83.25