USCG Exam Practice · Rule 25 — Sailing and Rowing Vessels (lights)
Under the Inland Navigation Rules, a sailing vessel proceeding under sail and also being propelled by machinery shall exhibit which shape?
- AA ball
- BA diamond
- CA cone, apex upward
- DA cone, apex downward✓ correct
Why D is correct
33 CFR §83.25(e) requires a vessel proceeding under sail when also propelled by machinery to exhibit forward, where it can best be seen, a conical shape with the apex downward.
Cited:33 CFR §83.25(e)
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