New York Boating

Laws and Safety Equipment
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8	Mufflers
9	Backfire and Flame Control
10	Whistle Bell and Horn
11	Navigation Lights
12	Pollution and Garbage
13	Safe and Legal Operation
14	Personal Watercraft
15	Water Skiing
16	Diving
17	Boating Under the Influence
18	Accidents
19	Age and Education
20	More Information
21	Chapter Review

NAVIGATION LIGHTS

All boats are required to display navigation lights from sunset to sunrise and during periods of restricted visibility. When at anchor at night, boats must display an unobstructed all-round white light visible in all directions (360 degrees). See Chapter 4 for details.

Chapter 4 contains details on the proper lights for various boat types.

New York Navigation Light Laws

Navigation lights must be turned on from sunset to sunrise and during periods of restricted visibility.
Note: Since a PWC does not carry navigation lights, they may not be operated from sunset to sunrise and during the day under conditions of restricted visibility.

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New York Navigation Light Laws