Tower lights or bow docking lights?

[minnmarker]

Aren't red lights used for the right side of a river/channel? Seems like that could be confusing on a dock if you didn't have green ones on the other side.

I don't need the handheld for my own dock since it's all lit up already. Really only use it like isellacuras explained.

Yep, I agree that the best solution depends on the situation. Red lights on a private dock on a lake should not be a navigation issue - and they don't attract bugs.

Re headlamps, if I forget to turn on the cabin flood lights and return after dark it can be pitch black pulling into the lift. Some light is necessary.