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tion. These markers are white with black letters and orange boarders. They signify speed zones, restricted areas, danger areas, and general information.
Remember, markings may vary by geographic location. Always consult local boating authorities before driving your boat in unfamiliar waters.
" 6"
" 7" | MAIN | |
CHANNEL | ||
| ||
| " 5" |
" 3"
" 1"
RB " L" or
RG " L"
" A"
C " 1" | CHANNEL |
" 2" | |
SECONDARY |
|
| BUOY |
" 4" | COLOR CODE |
| BLACK |
| RED |
| GREEN |
" 2"
MAIN CHANNEL BUOYS
" 1" " 3" " 5" " 7"
LIGHTED BUOY (Port Hand)`
Odd number. increasing toward head of naviga- tion.Leave to port (left) proceeding upstream.
White Light | Green Light |
1 | 1 |
OR |
|
old | new |
" 2" " 4" " 6"
LIGHTED BUOY (Starboard Hand)`
Even number,increasing toward head of naviga- tion. Leave to starboard (right) proceeding up- stream.
White Light | Red Light |
2 | 2 |
OR |
|
old | new |
" A"
LIGHTED SAFE WATER BUOY
Proceeding toward head of navigation from seaward
SECONDARY CHANNEL BUOYS
STARTS NEW NUMBERING SYSTEM
C " 1" | CAN BUOY |
| Odd number. Leave to port. |
1 | 1 |
| OR |
old | new |
N " 2" | NUN BUOY |
| |
| Even number. Leave to starboard |
2
No change
No number. Marks midchannel, pass on either side. Letter has no lateral significance, used for identification and location purposes.
| Top Mark |
White Light | White Light |
A | A |
OR |
|
old | new |
RB " L" | RG " L" |
LIGHTED PREFERRED CHANNEL TO
PORT BUOY
No number. Topmost band red - preferred channel is to left of buoy. Letter has no lateral significance, used for identification and location purposes.
| Red or | Red Light | |
| White Light | ||
L | L | ||
| |||
old |
| new |
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