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Navigation lights and shapesQuestion 97 of 352

A sailboat may add two all-round lights at the masthead. Which colors, from top to bottom?

  1. Green over red
  2. Red over green
  3. White over red
  4. Red over white
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Correct answer: Red over green

The optional pair is red above and green below.

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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