I just ordered a new bow light made by Attwood with following specifications. It is for boats up to 20 meters / 65.6 feet. Meets USCG CFR 183.810, ABYC A-16 requirements and all applicable standards as tested by Imanna Laboratories, on 3/6/2007. 2 nautical mile visibility.
REQUIRED VISIBILITY IN NAUTICAL MILES (NM)
Type of navigation light | Light beam | Angle | Type of boat | Boats < 12m | Boats < 20m | Boats < 50m | Boats > 50m |
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Starboard | ![]() | 112.5° | Sailing & Motor boats | 1 nm | 2 nm | 2 nm | 3 nm |
Port | ![]() | 112.5° | Sailing & Motor boats | 1 nm | 2 nm | 2 nm | 3 nm |
Stern | ![]() | 135° | Sailing & Motor boats | 2 nm | 2 nm | 2 nm | 3 nm |
Masthead | ![]() | 225° | Motor boats | 2 nm | 3 nm | 5 nm | 6 nm |
All-round | ![]() | 360° | Sailing & Motor boats | 2 nm | 2 nm | 2 nm | 3 nm |
Bi-colour | ![]() | 2 x 112.5° | Sailing & Motor boats | 1 nm | 2 nm | ||
Tri-colour | ![]() | 2 x 112.5°+ 135° | Sailing boats | 1-2 nm | 2 nm |
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