35s5 Not legal!!!!
 

The stern light on the 35s5 is cause for impound!

It looks like it may not meet the 12 point standard, but it certainly does
not meet the 2 mile visibility!

The stern light is only 18 inches above the water, even less when the boat
rocks.

How far is the horizon from 18 inches above the water?

Find out at:

http://www.boatsafe.com/tools/horizon.htm

That's only 1.4 miles!!!

That light can't shine out to 2 miles because of its low height!

At 2 miles:

Submarine periscopes can't see it!

Flying fish can't see it!

Sea lions can't see it!

It does not meet the 2 mile USCG and International Specification!!!!

Vanity before safety!

Glory!

35s5 Not legal!!!!
 

Needs to be 5 feet above the water!

Amen!

"Bob Crantz" wrote in message
nk.net...
The stern light on the 35s5 is cause for impound!

It looks like it may not meet the 12 point standard, but it certainly does
not meet the 2 mile visibility!

The stern light is only 18 inches above the water, even less when the boat
rocks.

How far is the horizon from 18 inches above the water?

Find out at:

http://www.boatsafe.com/tools/horizon.htm

That's only 1.4 miles!!!

That light can't shine out to 2 miles because of its low height!

At 2 miles:

Submarine periscopes can't see it!

Flying fish can't see it!

Sea lions can't see it!

It does not meet the 2 mile USCG and International Specification!!!!

Vanity before safety!

Glory!

35s5 Not legal!!!!
 

Call the USCG and get the import of unsafe french boats banned. It's
your duty Bob.

joe