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Navigation lights and shapesQuestion 96 of 352

A sailboat is 12 meters long. How may it carry its sidelights and sternlight?

  1. Combined in a lantern at the bow
  2. On a pole beside the helm
  3. Combined in one lantern at the top of the mast
  4. They may not be combined
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Correct answer: Combined in one lantern at the top of the mast

Sailboats under 20 meters may use one tricolor lantern near the top of the mast.

Source: US Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR), 33 CFR Part 83: Inland Navigation Rules, § 83.25 Sailing vessels underway and vessels under oars (Rule 25)

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026