Stern light

[archeryrob]

What are you guys using for one? I saw the ACR light is USCG approved and need one for the Jamboree but looking to see what you can buy locally?

[DOGFISH]

I use a YakAttack, Visapole II, with a 4 LED version light. That way you can get a flag and light on one pole.

[archeryrob]

I do not see anything on Yak Attacks poles being USCG approved. The maker of the light did not have it on their info either. I have friends that have them and I think it's a nice design.

The Susquehanna flats Jamboree requires a USCG approved signal light

[Memory Maker]

You only need a stern light at night. I'm not sure there is a USCG seal of approval ........ just has to meet the specs. I don't think I've seen a USCG approval on any light I've used on any boat over the years .........

I think most of the guys will be using the Visipole .......... I wouldn't worry about it ......

[archeryrob]

OK. cool. That's kind of open, "meet the specs"

I ordered a dive light with a white cap to add to riser pole.

Thanks

[nay_sayer]

Specs are "360 degree white light visable for 2 miles", the visipole is fine. I use one of the original ones on my yak.

[Southerly]

from the horse's mouth :

http://www.navcen.uscg.gov/?pageName...Content#rule20

check out rule 25,d. 1st time i heard this come up, i was certain they were wrong,...

but good sense says at least all-round white light, hand-held flashlight, and airhorn. i keep meaning to put an orange flare in my crate too.

i think the all-round white light complies with lighted lantern clause.

the reason i mention the hand-held is that lights sometimes all blend into a shoreline. with a handheld at the ready you may have better chance to wave it around and get the attention of a boat that seems unaware. and it's good to have if it's dark out anyway.

i would almost expect CG to give you a ticket if they thought your lights were unsafe, and leave you to straighten out in court if you disagreed.