[Phantom]

I think Diver's REAL question was "Is there any specific rules" ......

Personally, I am not aware of any but I know there are others on this forum who are perhaps better equipped to answer.

I too find it quite helpful and use my "Docking lights" periodically (for a short timed burst) to locate specific makers, with the bow up, they are a perfect substitute for a handheld and the glare does not blind your night vision -- for me it is typically in the area of FL#44 heading in toward Meredith (locating the red top off Stonedam in particular)..... and like Upthesaukee, I too have GPS but want to "see" it.

We all have observed the pontoon boats who utilize there docking lights as a substitute for car headlights ... but I have to believe in my heart of hearts that at least 75% of the time they are simply unaware as they hit an additional switch on the console when turning on their Navigational lights. Thus a shameless "plug" for illuminated toggle switches on the dashboard



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