RE: anchor lights

Eric Johnson (ej@blarg.net)
Tue, 11 Aug 1998 10:45:08 -0700


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West Wight Potter Website at URL
http://www.lesbois.com/wwpotter/
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> I want to do some overnights on my p19, but really don't want the
> hassle and
> $ of buying a marine battery, charger, etc., but I can not find
> an anchorage
> light the runs on batteries that is CG approved, or even a light
> that isn't
> CG approved that runs on batteries that will last the night. Help?
> Greg Welker

Outside of a narrow passage with traffic, a boat the size of a P19 isn't
legally required to run an anchor light. Its still a good idea though, and a
full electrical system with running lights makes you much more visible at
night.