You're presuming, first, that the nav lights were on. Witnesses say so, and perhaps other witnesses would say no. Witnesses are funny lots -- I was sitting as the second, non-involved witness at an intersection collision a few years ago, and even though I was then a practicing personal injury attorney, I wasn't positive of the facts as I had seen them. Running lights. Come on. The news report said a "quarter" hit. On my M15 that means a small white light smaller than a standard LED flashlight on a trail hike. I would NEVER cross a dark, trafficked waterway without a strong light on at least one of my sails. That's Boy Scout stuff. We shouldn't be hassling it here, amongst seasoned sailors. ************** Vote for your city's best dining and nightlife. City's Best 2008. (http://citysbest.aol.com?ncid=aolacg00050000000102)