Strictly speaking, a strobe on a masthead is just plain not legal unless
you're a hovercraft or submarine and then it has to be a quick flashing
yellow light. Obviously, if you're in distress, worrying about that
nicety isn't likely to be a high priority item...

Cheers,
   Rick

Mark Bergin wrote:

> To reinforce Alan's points (and I think they are international rules -
> not just the U.S.Coast Guard)
> You are illegal if you are motoring or motor-sailing at night with a
> masthead tricolor
> You are also illegal if you use both a masthead tricolor and deck
> lights simultaneously under either power or sail
> As I recall there is basically no time when you can legally use a
> masthead strobe - at least while underway - except in an emergency




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