canoe navigation lights?

[fatlazyless]

A 17' aluminum canoe out after sunset and propelled by paddles or oars is required to have just a single white lantern or light.

How's about a canoe that has an electric trolling motor? Will just the white light meet the legal requirement or does it need to have the red/green and white standard navigation lights? What's the law?

[HellRaZoR004]

A 17' aluminum canoe out after sunset and propelled by paddles or oars is required to have just a single white lantern or light.

How's about a canoe that has an electric trolling motor? Will just the white light meet the legal requirement or does it need to have the red/green and white standard navigation lights? What's the law?

I'd have to say I don't know but last weekend two kayakers were out at night near the broads and all they had were head lamps, going away from me. It was very difficult to see them.

[Woodsy]

FLL...

The law is VERY clear on this.... if its paddled, poled or rowed you only need a single white light with 360 degree visibility for 2 miles... you putt around with an electric motor (the law makes NO distinction about motor types) you need red/green sidelights. Just because its an electric motor you do not get an exemption...


an easy interpretation...

http://boat-ed.com/nh/handbook/lights.htm

Woodsy

PS: If I had encountered those kayakers @ night I would have called the NHMP... they were a danger to themselves and others!

[Dave R]

I'd have to say I don't know but last weekend two kayakers were out at night near the broads and all they had were head lamps, going away from me. It was very difficult to see them.

Imagine the damage they could do to gel coat if you hit them from behind, how inconsiderate...:D

[HellRaZoR004]

PS: If I had encountered those kayakers @ night I would have called the NHMP... they were a danger to themselves and others!

I'll keep that in mind for next time, thanks!