Coast Guard Laws Regarding Tinted Windows

[bluw...@my-dejanews.com]

Hi. I was wondering what the Coast Guard regulations are regarding tinted
windows in a pilot house. Are they allowed in the windshield and side
windows? Is there a limit to how dark the tint can be? I've noticed in a lot
of the boating magazines that there are boats with dark tint all around and,
thought this was a bit odd as far as night piloting safety goes.

Thanks in advance.

Regards,
Dennis

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[otnmbrd]

bluw...@my-dejanews.com wrote:

Dennis:
Don't know that there are any laws, regarding this, but think that in most
boating, ship applications you see of this, you will find that these are shades
(pull down) not permanent coatings, as you would see on most cars......not always
the case, and in some cases I've known, these shades are used to reduce glare and
reflections from shore lights, etc, on the forward windows of the wheel
house......meaning windows on the sides and back of wheelhouse are tinted, at
night, while those in front, are clear.

otnmbrd

[john]

bluw...@my-dejanews.com wrote:
>
> Hi. I was wondering what the Coast Guard regulations are regarding tinted
> windows in a pilot house. Are they allowed in the windshield and side
> windows? Is there a limit to how dark the tint can be? I've noticed in a lot
> of the boating magazines that there are boats with dark tint all around and,
> thought this was a bit odd as far as night piloting safety goes.
>
> Thanks in advance.

I know New Zealand rules say pilot houses cannot be tinted unless you
have outside steering also.I imagine USCG is simular. You cannot see
outside well in the dark with tinted windows.

[john]

Forgot to mention that those rules apply only to commercial vessels.
John

[john]

Forgot also to mention (I'm not too awake this morning)that it only
applied to the front windows, if I remember corrrectly.