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July 11, 2019, 07:31:50 AM
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outboardsurplus

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Wiring nav lights on a 170
« on: July 11, 2019, 07:31:50 AM »
Just got this and was wondering how to wire in new front and back lights and the running new wires for them.

July 11, 2019, 07:34:53 AM
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Capt. Bob

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« Reply #1 on: July 11, 2019, 07:34:53 AM »
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July 11, 2019, 12:19:12 PM
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Mwar410

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Re: Wiring nav lights on a 170
« Reply #2 on: July 11, 2019, 12:19:12 PM »
I was able to fish them from the fuel coffin to the starboard bow locker pretty easily. Drilled a hole along side the filler hose and ran them in 1 1/8" bilge hose to prevent chafing. I used fiberglass fish sticks and was able to guide it through the starboard casting deck locker (deck plate). Pulled 2 duplex for lights and 2 speaker wires.
1978 "170" 91' Yamaha 90hp
1973 “196” (just getting started)
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July 11, 2019, 02:02:19 PM
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outboardsurplus

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Re: Wiring nav lights on a 170
« Reply #3 on: July 11, 2019, 02:02:19 PM »
Thanks for the help,will give it a shot

July 11, 2019, 04:09:13 PM
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« Reply #4 on: July 11, 2019, 04:09:13 PM »


If this helps more. Actually ran the wires first, then pushed the hose over them from the coffin.


Because every Aquasport Ned's some of these
1978 "170" 91' Yamaha 90hp
1973 “196” (just getting started)
Mike

July 11, 2019, 04:12:12 PM
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Re: Wiring nav lights on a 170
« Reply #5 on: July 11, 2019, 04:12:12 PM »
Good idea,thanks

July 11, 2019, 10:35:30 PM
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« Reply #6 on: July 11, 2019, 10:35:30 PM »
Agreed!






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1976 AS 170
1998 S115TLRW

July 12, 2019, 04:47:03 PM
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Re: Wiring nav lights on a 170
« Reply #7 on: July 12, 2019, 04:47:03 PM »
Make sure you look at the regs before you install those shark eyes - they have to be installed properly, usually above the sheer IIRC, to be legal - if you get a Wildlife Officer having a bad day, it could be bad for you. We've had a discussion on this before on the site - maybe our master searcher, CB can find it.
Here are the regs:  https://www.boatsafe.com/nauticalknowhow/sidelights/  The confusion is in the definition of being "above the deck". Good luck.
Here is a thread on this topic from THT - https://www.thehulltruth.com/boating-forum/313132-shark-eye-navigational-lighting-fines-2.html
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July 12, 2019, 07:32:07 PM
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Re: Wiring nav lights on a 170
« Reply #8 on: July 12, 2019, 07:32:07 PM »
Well that really kinda stinks .
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July 12, 2019, 07:53:10 PM
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Re: Wiring nav lights on a 170
« Reply #9 on: July 12, 2019, 07:53:10 PM »
Yup.  You can be an outlaw and hope you don't get pulled over, don't go out at night, or maybe get popup nav lights. I bought a Livorsi popup so I could store it out of the way when not traveling at night and wanting to use a trolling motor across that area.  https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-1-d&ei=IB0pXerlA8iO5wK49pSgCw&q=livorsi+marine+popup+navigation+lights&oq=livorsi+marine+popup+navigation+lights&gs_l=psy-ab.3...19887.22285..23920...0.0..0.113.562.5j1....2..0....1..gws-wiz.......0i71j0i30j0i333.aaJTtcFKtdM
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July 12, 2019, 09:54:21 PM
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« Reply #10 on: July 12, 2019, 09:54:21 PM »
This is the one I remember from awhile back.

https://classicaquasport.com/smf/index.php?topic=8738.0
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July 13, 2019, 12:12:11 AM
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Re: Wiring nav lights on a 170
« Reply #11 on: July 13, 2019, 12:12:11 AM »
I believe reg is 120°.  FWC is looking for the obvious violation to this reg, or at least in my area (words taken directly from a FWC officer).  So you have to really screw up the distance btwn lights to catch their attention.  And that's assuming you're boarded by a pissed off officer whom is carrying a protractor. 
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