Antares 44i Owner’s Manual
Revised March 26, 2012
Page 14 of 35
Navigation Lights 2-5
Your Antares 44i is equipped with navigation lights as required by international law;
Type Use
Steaming lights, near masthead, white, 225
degrees facing forward
Use only when under power
Stern light, white
Use under sail and power
Anchor, masthead, all-around white
Use at anchor only
Tricolour, masthead
Use under sail only, as an alternative
to side and stern lights, which must
be off when tricolour is on
Steaming light, side lights and stern light
Under power
Sidelights and stern light. OR , tricolour, but
not both
Under sail
Masthead white. (A mast deck light; flood
white, is also provided)
At anchor
This conforms to the international regulations for a sailing boat under 20 meters (65' 7½")
at the time of delivery. However, please note the following points:
•
you are responsible for ensuring that the vessel complies with regulations currently
in force;
•
if you cruise outside your home waters, you may encounter different requirements.
You are responsible for meeting those requirements;
•
this information is accurate at the time of publication of this manual, but please note
that the owner must accept responsibility for meeting legal requirements.
Safety Equipment 2-6
You are responsible for providing and maintaining safety equipment appropriate for the
jurisdictions in which you are cruising. You are responsible for identifying and meeting those
requirements.
Generally, the requirements will include at least the following equipment:
•
fire extinguishers of appropriate type & size, fully charged (see also Sec 2 – 7);
•
life jackets;
•
life rings;
•
life raft;
•
visual distress signals: pyrotechnical devices for day or night use;
•
sound signalling device.
