Is it illegal to run with Underwater lights on?
We have been running w/ underwater lights for about ten years. Really like the look of the wake lit up while underway. Last year a Coast Guard Auxiliary stopped me and said, that I was required to turn them off immediately and they are illegal. Being the stubborn sweed I stopped a Coast Guard Boat and they told me that I was running wads OK ( two white lights 18" below the water line). Now this weekend a Coast Guard Boat Stopped me and said, we had to shut them down as he explained in general terms. Under water lights hinder and confuse proper navigation lights.
What is your take?
We have been running w/ underwater lights for about ten years. Really like the look of the wake lit up while underway. Last year a Coast Guard Auxiliary stopped me and said, that I was required to turn them off immediately and they are illegal. Being the stubborn sweed I stopped a Coast Guard Boat and they told me that I was running wads OK ( two white lights 18" below the water line). Now this weekend a Coast Guard Boat Stopped me and said, we had to shut them down as he explained in general terms. Under water lights hinder and confuse proper navigation lights.
What is your take?