What do the colors on boats mean?
What do the colors on boats mean? The red light indicates a vessel's port (left) side; the green indicates a vessel's starboard (right) side. Sternlight: This white light is seen only from behind or nearly behind the vessel.
What happens if a boat is loaded beyond its capacity?
Boats loaded beyond their capacity will swamp or capsize more easily and will be more difficult to control. Look for a capacity plate near the operator's position or on the transom of the boat.