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Navigation lights and shapesQuestion 111 of 352

A boat under 7 meters anchors away from channels and places where boats normally travel. What is the rule on anchor lights?

  1. It need not show an anchor light
  2. It must show two white lights
  3. It must show a red light
  4. It must show a flashing light
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Correct answer: It need not show an anchor light

Very small boats are excused when anchored out of the way.

Source: US Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR), 33 CFR Part 83: Inland Navigation Rules, § 83.30 Vessels anchored, aground and moored barges (Rule 30)

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