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January 18, 2012, 10:08:24 AM
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Spectre5922

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anchor light question.....
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I am about to run the wiring for the anchor light on my 19-6 and am looking for some opinions. I am trying to decide whether to mount it with a really tall shaft on the top of the console or to mount it in the original location (starboard aft). I figure that if I mount it on the console, it will definitely be noticable from 360 degrees and will lessen the chances of being blinded by it while night fishing. Are there any reasons why I should not.mount it on the console? Keep in mind that it will be plugged into a socket... Not permanently mounted. Let me know what you guys think.
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January 18, 2012, 10:43:31 AM
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Re: anchor light question.....
« Reply #1 on: January 18, 2012, 10:43:31 AM »
Top of console is where mine is mounted. I got one of the extendable shaft lights so its easier to store.
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January 18, 2012, 12:00:30 PM
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« Reply #2 on: January 18, 2012, 12:00:30 PM »
My 86 170 Osprey was that type.
Unless you have a top that would get in the way (think Bimini), that's the way to go.
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January 18, 2012, 12:22:53 PM
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Re: anchor light question.....
« Reply #3 on: January 18, 2012, 12:22:53 PM »
Thanks for the responses guys. I thought about the extendable ones, but I haven't seen any that were led. I am running ALL led lights on the boat with the exception of probably a spotlight (I already have my led navigation lights and red courtesy lights). I will just end up using one of the plug in sockets and pull the light when not in use. I will probably go with the 48" to get it fairly high overhead. I don't want to run into any issues with it blinding me while night fishing. I AM considering installing a bimini top eventually Bob, but I wouldn't  have a need for it to be up at the same time that I would need an anchor light out. If it ever became an issue, I could always buy a really cheap, shorter light for those instances.
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January 18, 2012, 12:36:06 PM
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Re: anchor light question.....
« Reply #4 on: January 18, 2012, 12:36:06 PM »
Quote from: "Spectre5922"
Thanks for the responses guys. I thought about the extendable ones, but I haven't seen any that were led. I am running ALL led lights on the boat with the exception of probably a spotlight (I already have my led navigation lights and red courtesy lights). I will just end up using one of the plug in sockets and pull the light when not in use. I will probably go with the 48" to get it fairly high overhead. I don't want to run into any issues with it blinding me while night fishing. I AM considering installing a bimini top eventually Bob, but I wouldn't  have a need for it to be up at the same time that I would need an anchor light out. If it ever became an issue, I could always buy a really cheap, shorter light for those instances.

Get an extendable version and put an LED bulb in it.   :wink:
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January 18, 2012, 12:51:48 PM
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« Reply #5 on: January 18, 2012, 12:51:48 PM »
Worked on this same thing yesterday with nav lights. Called Seabob, he recommended Defender.

Go to Defender...search LED anchor lights...they had a ton of them. All prices. Some made in Germany too.

January 18, 2012, 12:57:43 PM
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« Reply #6 on: January 18, 2012, 12:57:43 PM »
It is my opinion that having the anchor light right above you will hamper your vision while trying to drive at night.

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January 18, 2012, 01:45:52 PM
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« Reply #7 on: January 18, 2012, 01:45:52 PM »
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It is my opinion that having the anchor light right above you will hamper your vision while trying to drive at night.

True if it's not up high enough.  Also remember an anchor light is not required on vessels less than 20 meters while underway - only bow/side marker lights and a stern light.  You may want to set up the switches to only light the anchor light, and have it off when the nav lights are on.  :thumleft:  

AND, technically, an anchor light is not required on a vessel less than 7 meters that is anchored at night, as long as there is a flashlight, lantern, or torch available to light the vessel adequately to avoid a collision.  Ever wonder why there are so many 22 foot boats?  One reason is that some USCG rules only apply to boats 7 meters and more - and 7 meters is 23 feet!   :wink:
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January 18, 2012, 03:21:57 PM
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« Reply #8 on: January 18, 2012, 03:21:57 PM »
You guys have seen this from Innovative Lighting, haven't you?



Telescopes to 6', recesses flush...


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January 18, 2012, 05:23:35 PM
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« Reply #9 on: January 18, 2012, 05:23:35 PM »
Thought about mounting it on top of the outboard?
Any kind of plug in stern light is a corrosion nightmare, the plug seems to hold water and has a very short life
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January 18, 2012, 05:56:08 PM
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« Reply #10 on: January 18, 2012, 05:56:08 PM »
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Thought about mounting it on top of the outboard?

Very popular in the 70s/80s.
Don't see it too much (if at all) these days. I wonder why?
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January 18, 2012, 06:15:39 PM
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Re: anchor light question.....
« Reply #11 on: January 18, 2012, 06:15:39 PM »
Quote from: "seabob4"
You guys have seen this from Innovative Lighting, haven't you?



Telescopes to 6', recesses flush...
That's the kind I bought in the manual version - collapse it and store it under the gunnel out of sight.
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January 19, 2012, 05:50:17 PM
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Re: anchor light question.....
« Reply #12 on: January 19, 2012, 05:50:17 PM »
I mocked up the anchor light with the base today at work. With the 48" shaft, the light will be around 18" or so above my head while standing at the helm. Do you guys think that's enough? Also, the one that I am looking at has an adjustable head, so I can pivot it forward some to where it is level while under way.
I have toyed with the idea of using a telescoping shaft light, but it can't recess far enough into the console to do much good, which puts it back at the stern again, which I'm really not sure of.
There IS a telescoping light that comes with a fixed base where the shaft extends from 32"-60" though that MIGHT work at the stern, but it would get in the way while night fishing, and it is black.
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January 19, 2012, 06:05:53 PM
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« Reply #13 on: January 19, 2012, 06:05:53 PM »
18" above you and approx. 2 ft. in front of you, I just think its going to hamper your night vision while driving.  Have you thought about having a stern light for when you are running in addition to this anchor light?

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January 19, 2012, 07:37:31 PM
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« Reply #14 on: January 19, 2012, 07:37:31 PM »
Install the anchor light in the original position, either get a 48" or 60" pole, and be done with it.  During the day, remove and stow.

The CG is not going to give you any chit whether your light is the required X" above any permanant structure, they're just going to care whether they can see it or not.  Maybe your Marine Patrol might, but I doubt it...


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