How many lights?

[bhackford]

I am building a Long Point Skiff. It is almost 16' long and a beam of 5'.

How many lights are needed? Just side lights red and green or are more lights needed?

Thanks

[garland reese]

Per US Coast Guard regs (from Boat US site). Any sailboat, when under motor power, would be considered a powerboat......

I do not know of all the specifics, just what I read....

BOATS UNDER 12 METERS (39.4')

Sailboats-Separate or combination red and green sidelights, 112.5°, visible 1 n.m. White stern light, 135°, visible 2 n.m. OR, tri-color masthead light.

Powerboats-Separate or combination red and green sidelights, 112.5°, visible 1 n.m., placed above hull at least 1 meter (3.3') below masthead light. Masthead: white, 225°, visible 2 n.m., at least 1 meter above side lights. White stern light, 135°, visible 2 n.m. OR, one all-round (360°) white light (should also have sidelights).

[cbcc]

Do you have any pictures of your skiff you can post for us?