There is one more thing to consider.Where you sail.I'm in a area that is about as safe as you could have for night sailing.If I were in a heavy traffic area I would add red,greenand white.I avoid the intercoastal waterway because I have seen many boats with no lights flying by.If you want to make sure you will be seen at night,in addition to the flashlight,home depot had a rechargeable spotlight for 20 bucks.It will fit into a large zip lock bag and works fine shining through the bag.

At the other end,I have a friend with a hobie 21se.He has installed two large gel cells(one in each hull)He has running lights,lights for his sails and 160 in. of purple neon mounted under his tramp.He also has 4 bose speakers,2 on the bridles,2 on the spreaders and 200 watts of stereo with a six cd changer.He wears the remote around his neck.Its quite a experience at night with the neon shining up through the mesh tramp and pink floyd's dark side of the moon playing.



Have fun

Mike