Re: catalina27-talk: Steaming light replacement

Fri, 15 Sep 2006 20:24:59 -0700

My Point exactly.
 
If everyone used the correct terms there wouldn't be confusion.
And It's all spelled out clearly in the Nav Rules.
 
Correct terminology is just good Seamanship ..
And correct Identification of vessels can be a matter of Safety on the waters.
 
There is always confusion about the "Masthead" and an All-round.
No light is ever referred to as the Light at the top of the mast or as an Anchor light. There can be made a GOOD case for NOT putting up there..  
 
I'd love to see Mainsheet And/or Boat US ..do a complete run-down of the correct rules and Terms.
And I for one try to give anyone who has a question ...the official rule and or term....
I feel it's as important as telling someone about Sail trim or Batteries.. LOL
 
I know, we would still have a group of Individuals who will never accept any "RULE" claiming it's some kind of Government Conspiracy...  But ....
 
 
UW
Ralph
 
 
----- Original Message -----
From: Phil Agur
Sent: Friday, September 15, 2006 7:13 PM
Subject: RE: catalina27-talk: Steaming light replacement

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: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Ralph E. Ahseln
Sent: Friday, September 15, 2006 6:18 PM
To: [email protected]
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

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