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Re: Extra Lighting

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Charles T. Low
Fri, Jul 2, 2021 11:27 AM

Question: night vision. It seems that most if not all freighters take measures to keep the ship's decks ahead of the wheelhouse completely dark. The a$$ ends are often lit up extravagantly.  What effect would it have on a small boat to have things like spreader-lights on while underway? I'm guessing not good.

Question: I hang a "corner" radar reflector (correctly!) at night or in restricted visibility. Am I helping or annoying the big boys ... how much difference does it even make?

Charles

Question: night vision. It seems that most if not all freighters take measures to keep the ship's decks ahead of the wheelhouse completely dark. The a$$ ends are often lit up extravagantly. What effect would it have on a small boat to have things like spreader-lights on while underway? I'm guessing not good. Question: I hang a "corner" radar reflector (correctly!) at night or in restricted visibility. Am I helping or annoying the big boys ... how much difference does it even make? Charles