RE: catalina27-talk: Steaming light replacement

[Phil Agur]

I know but everyone will go crazy if I call the steaming light (which on a power boat is on a short light mast above the bridge) by its real Rule 21 powerboat name.   Since power boats have a little stubby mast to get this light above on board obstructions Rule 21 calls it a Masthead Light. While not proper, calling it a steaming light (i.e. using the motor) helps get every one on the same page. Most sailors know the most common light at the top of a mast is the anchor light.   And just to confuse everyone a lot of switch panels call it the Bow light, yet it is never on the bow.   Phil Agur                    s/v Wing Tip Commodore,             Call Sign WCW3485 IC27/270A                   MMSI 366901790 www.catalina27.org      Vessel Doc# 1039809 -----Original Message----- From: catalina27-talk@memberclicks.com [mailto:catalina27-talk@memberclicks.com] On Behalf Of Ralph E. Ahseln Sent: Friday, September 15, 2006 6:18 PM To: catalina27-talk@memberclicks.com Subject: Re: catalina27-talk: Steaming light replacement   Just because I'm an Fat Old SOB and a Definitions  POOP...   Please refer to Navigation Rules for International and Inland Waters   RULE  21     UW Ralph Ahseln Oblio Gresham OR