Hi all, long-time lurker and first-time poster. Boston Whaler is my family boat, my father has a 21 Outrage, I have a 130 SPORT 50th Anniversary, and just picked up a 9-foot TENDER for my son. The boat has cleaned up really well, but it is missing the [combined sidelight lamp]. It has the wires coming through the bow and at the stern.
Which lamps to [use as replacements]?
If there were a switch or plug at the back, I'm debating about just filling the holes.
The [combined sidelight lamp]would be attractive.
Any advice would be helpful.
Navigation Lamps for Small Boat
Re: Navigation Lamps Small Boat
The navigation rules for a small boats do not require extensive navigation lighting.
See RULE 23:
http://www.navcen.uscg.gov/?pageName=Rule23
There are many options for choosing a lamp to replace the missing ones on your boat. I'd browse the PERKO catalogue or visit a good boat store to see what looks like a reasonable replacement. You could spend $25 for a new white all-round lamp and pole, or several hundred on fancier lamps.
http://www.perko.com/catalog/category/navigation_lights_under_20_meters/
You can probably find even less expensive lamps if you go with some off-brand like SEA-DOG or other made-in-Asia stuff.
See RULE 23:
http://www.navcen.uscg.gov/?pageName=Rule23
...a power-driven vessel of less than 7 meters in length whose maximum speed does not exceed 7 knots may in lieu of the lights prescribed in paragraph (a) of this Rule exhibit an all-round white light and shall, if practicable, also exhibit sidelights
There are many options for choosing a lamp to replace the missing ones on your boat. I'd browse the PERKO catalogue or visit a good boat store to see what looks like a reasonable replacement. You could spend $25 for a new white all-round lamp and pole, or several hundred on fancier lamps.
http://www.perko.com/catalog/category/navigation_lights_under_20_meters/
You can probably find even less expensive lamps if you go with some off-brand like SEA-DOG or other made-in-Asia stuff.