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 the lights prescribed in Rule 25(a) or (b). What does the rule require?
- A. She shall exhibit sidelights only
- ✓ 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 collisionCorrect
- C. She is fully exempt from all lighting requirements
- D. She shall exhibit a sternlight only
Why B is correct
33 CFR §83.25(d)(i) states that a sailing vessel of less than 7 meters shall, if practicable, exhibit the lights in paragraph (a) or (b), 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