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USCG Exam PracticeRule 25 — Sailing and Rowing Vessels (lights)

A vessel under oars elects to exhibit the lights prescribed for sailing vessels under 33 CFR §83.25. The vessel is 5 meters in length. Which of the following correctly describes the sidelight visibility requirement for this vessel?

  1. A. 2 miles, because oar-propelled vessels are treated as power-driven vessels for lighting purposes
  2. 1 mile, because the vessel is less than 12 meters in lengthCorrect
  3. C. 3 miles, because the vessel is exhibiting sailing vessel lights
  4. D. 2 miles, because all-round lights on vessels under 12 meters require 2-mile visibility

Why B is correct

33 CFR §83.25(d)(ii) permits a vessel under oars to exhibit the lights prescribed for sailing vessels. 33 CFR §83.22(c)(ii) sets the minimum sidelight visibility for a vessel of less than 12 meters at 1 mile. A 5-meter vessel falls in this category regardless of propulsion type.

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