In Maryland at least, moored boats will almost never have an anchor light showing if no one is aboard, designated anchorage or not. Cheap solar lawn lights have changed that a bit, but I would not count on it. I never could sleep easy with no anchor light on, moored or not. Speaking of anchor lights, a masthead level LED anchor light can look very much like an airplane or a star unrelated to any boat under it on a hazy night. Deck level lights are a big help to avoid drunk powerboats that never look up. Joe Coquina
From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Bill Bina - gmail via CnC-List Sent: Wednesday, September 14, 2016 10:57 To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Bill Bina - gmail Subject: Re: Stus-List Electrical Question It is not that important, as it really is no bother to display an anchor light. I always do, whether required or not. The original discussion was started by someone who had found, and was in, a special anchorage and was incorrectly told that he was required to display an anchor light. It was a good suggestion, but not a legal requirement in that specific case. I wouldn't waste time worrying about whether an anchorage is "special" or not. It is not really much of a bonus. Bill Bina
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