The lighting requirements for small power vessels is side lights and an all around white light; but non-commercial power vessels less than 40 feet are also required to carry at least one PDF for every person onboard; and a minimum of three night use distress signals.
Source(s): Navigation Rules, Rule 23 Power Vessels Underway
46 CFR Subchapter C Uninspected Vessels
A power driven vessel of less than 12 metres in length may exhibit an all-around white light and red and green side lights.
Source(s): professional ship’s captain, +35 years.
all your daylight items plus the required bow and stern lights.
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