When I worked in our Oakland store a very long time ago, a wonderful Scottish inventor came by with a fluorescent tube arranged vertically, filled with mineral oil and some colored lenses. It worked very well, although it wasn't especially bright. Not sure about neon, although I think the voltage required would be pretty high. I think the future is with LED navigation lights, which are becoming much more common, and which draw very low current.
Kayaks can use a single white light presuming they are under 23' long. What also seems to be effective, although not actual nav lights, is to put red and green lightsticks on the paddle. The motion of paddling makes the lights jump out of background lights.
If your boat is under 7m long, and goes under 7 knots, you can use a single all-round light to show other boats where you're located. The main idea is to not get run over by someone, rather than to show another boat who has right-of-way, etc. There are suction-cup flashlights that can be used on the top of an outboard motor cover, or you can use a flashlight (although technically I think it's supposed to shine in all directions.
No, I didn't realize that. Based on my experiences at sea, many mariners simply don't know who has the right of way, or presume that the other guy will steer clear.
Not exactly. Many local kayakers use chem light sticks on their paddles to produce a moving, colorful display to reduce collisions. All you need technically is a single all-round light for a kayak.
I am replacing one of my navigation lights. It's a 1986 Sea Ray Express 250. The problem that I have is that the mast of the light that is mounted up on the top of the windshield is two pieces. So the bass is about 8 inches and I can pull my light out of it and put the little piece down. I cannot find that base plate to save my life. Everything that I can find is a flush mount that actually goes into the Hall I'm looking for that one particular piece. And I don't know if I'm doing a good job of describing this. If you understand what I'm talking about perhaps you can help me with this. Thank you
Harry - Two things I would suggest: 1 - the manufacturer, being a large, well run company, will have records of what lights were installed on that boat. Contacting them will enable him to get the correct light manufacturer and part number. We can help from there.
2 - Photos might help. You can send a complete question and photos to productadvice@westmarine.com
I have stood watch on tankers and freighters for years. If you are in heavy vessel traffic, combined lights are a BAD idea, and masthead lights, when viewed from above, make your boat seem farther away than it really is. They are legal, but there is no way I would use either one in heavy ship traffic.
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Learned a lot. Thanks
When I worked in our Oakland store a very long time ago, a wonderful Scottish inventor came by with a fluorescent tube arranged vertically, filled with mineral oil and some colored lenses. It worked very well, although it wasn't especially bright. Not sure about neon, although I think the voltage required would be pretty high. I think the future is with LED navigation lights, which are becoming much more common, and which draw very low current.
Thanks
how would I mount a led light bar on a 15 foot jon boat that want obscure the red green navigation light
Kayaks can use a single white light presuming they are under 23' long. What also seems to be effective, although not actual nav lights, is to put red and green lightsticks on the paddle. The motion of paddling makes the lights jump out of background lights.
What would you use for a 16' canoe?
What would you recommend for a fishing jet ski. Thanks.
Do you have small led for kayaks real small ?
If your boat is under 7m long, and goes under 7 knots, you can use a single all-round light to show other boats where you're located. The main idea is to not get run over by someone, rather than to show another boat who has right-of-way, etc. There are suction-cup flashlights that can be used on the top of an outboard motor cover, or you can use a flashlight (although technically I think it's supposed to shine in all directions.
Your port starboard single combined unit can be used up to 20 meter
Very thourogh explanation.
No, I didn't realize that. Based on my experiences at sea, many mariners simply don't know who has the right of way, or presume that the other guy will steer clear.
Not exactly. Many local kayakers use chem light sticks on their paddles to produce a moving, colorful display to reduce collisions. All you need technically is a single all-round light for a kayak.
what about a small inflatable boat ? (sevylor 4)
I am replacing one of my navigation lights. It's a 1986 Sea Ray Express 250. The problem that I have is that the mast of the light that is mounted up on the top of the windshield is two pieces. So the bass is about 8 inches and I can pull my light out of it and put the little piece down. I cannot find that base plate to save my life. Everything that I can find is a flush mount that actually goes into the Hall I'm looking for that one particular piece. And I don't know if I'm doing a good job of describing this. If you understand what I'm talking about perhaps you can help me with this. Thank you
Harry - Two things I would suggest:
1 - the manufacturer, being a large, well run company, will have records of what lights were installed on that boat. Contacting them will enable him to get the correct light manufacturer and part number. We can help from there.
2 - Photos might help. You can send a complete question and photos to productadvice@westmarine.com
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Thanks!
I have stood watch on tankers and freighters for years. If you are in heavy vessel traffic, combined lights are a BAD idea, and masthead lights, when viewed from above, make your boat seem farther away than it really is.
They are legal, but there is no way I would use either one in heavy ship traffic.
Chuck needs to redo the video if he cant get it right, hes a pro right?
You look like my father :)
Do you guys get permission to use the boats in your videos or do you just walk around the docks and shot?
Thank you for posting! Our process for video recording does involve the necessary permission and paperwork needed for shooting.
Dammit, Chuckie, if you are giv ng an instructional video, get the information correct!!
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