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RE: RE: Running light bulbs

From: Bruce Pappas <bcp_at_pappalini.com>
Date: Wed Jan 11 2006 - 14:02:14 PST

I posted the same question on the Tayana list, where I know a few people and
am active. There was some discussion there about this worth reading:
http://tognews.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=180

-Bruce


Quoting sonadora <sonadora@sail2live.com>:

> "ring ring"
>
> - Hello?
>
> "Do you have running lights?"
>
> - er, yes. I do.
>
> "Better go catch 'em!"
>
> Sorry folks, I couldn't resist.
>
> Speaking of running lights, I am curious about two things: masthead running
> lights and 'steaming' lights while sailing.
>
> Would you say that the masthead running lights are better (safer) than deck
> level? On inland waterways, I wonder if the half-drunk powerboaters would
> get seriously confused at running lights 40 ft. off the water. When we had
> our mast refurbed, they installed a masthead aquasignal. Nice light, but I
> don't see myself using the running light portion. At least not unless I'm
> offshore.
>
> As for sailing, I have not seen any mention as to what lights to have
> (besides running lights) while under sail. Is that all we need to have?
>
> Cheers,
>
> Rick Beddoe
> s/v Soņadora, 1978 Baba 30
> http://sail2live.com
>
>
>
>
>
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