Stern light mount

Ocean Man · 10-01-2008, 12:54 PM

I am needing to redo my stern light. The factory one went out a while back and I have been just rigging up a quick fix since. The old one mounted to the middle of the windshield and kind of blinded you while driving. I am needing to find a new spot to mount a new light where it won't blind me as bad, and can still be seen from any direction. I would prefer a hard wired light so I don't have so many connection problems like I did with my old one. Here is a pic of my boat.

Does any body have a good idea on how to make this work?

Telum Pisces · 10-01-2008, 01:08 PM

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Ocean Man (10/1/2008)

Does any body have a good idea on how to make this work?

Matt,

You can start by getting some water under the boat. Haha.

Seriously,

Mine is mounted on the stern. But it still fits into a connection. Let me know if you want a hand. I am sure we can do what ever is necessary.

Instant Karma · 10-01-2008, 01:21 PM

You can get a new light kit from West or any Marine supply store. You will need to drill a hole to mount the bracket but no big deal. Also need to run the wiring back there. The light will be removable, be sure to get one long enough to be visable.

Good luck.

Ocean Man · 10-01-2008, 01:34 PM

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Instant Karma (10/1/2008)The light will be removable, be sure to get one long enough to be visable.

Good luck.

The problem I have is I have not found one that will be tall enough to see itover the windshield if mounted in the back of the boat. Also, if possible I would like to get one that is a fixed mount not a removable one so I won't have all the connection problems like I've had in the past. That may not be possible with my boats setup though.

And Jon, I like to keep my boat dry docked while camping.:banghead

Instant Karma · 10-01-2008, 01:46 PM

Yeah, I was sure you would have thought of my solution. Good luck.

Next time bring 2 shovels...

Telum Pisces · 10-01-2008, 01:47 PM

Matt,

The only time I ever see a fixed/non-removable light on a boat is on a hard top/t-top. Since you do not have that, it is not going to be possible to have a fixed mount light that will not be in the way.

sosmarine · 10-01-2008, 02:44 PM

Perko has some new light poles out that have two lens caps. One has a sheild to prevent downward light so it wont blind you if you keep it on the windshield.

Tuna Man · 10-01-2008, 03:16 PM

1) you can mount a (or two) stearn light/lights light like the one on my boat and while underway be legal. I have one, you might need two with an outboard.

2) Anchored, you will need the windshield light. (must be seen 360 deg and @ 2 miles)

My windshield light pivots forward when not in use.

"The old one mounted to the middle of the windshield and kind of blinded you while driving."

Not needed while underway....

Voodoo Lounge · 10-01-2008, 03:21 PM

Make sure whatever you do, that your all around white light is viewable from 360 degrees, meaning, taller than your windshield!!

Tuna Man · 10-01-2008, 03:44 PM

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Voodoo Lounge (10/1/2008)Make sure whatever you do, that your all around white light is viewable from 360 degrees, meaning, taller than your windshield!!

Did I not post that:banghead:banghead:banghead 360deg AND 2 miles.

10-01-2008, 12:54 PM	#1
Ocean Man Senior Member Sailfish Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bagdad, FL Posts: 1,484	Stern light mount I am needing to redo my stern light. The factory one went out a while back and I have been just rigging up a quick fix since. The old one mounted to the middle of the windshield and kind of blinded you while driving. I am needing to find a new spot to mount a new light where it won't blind me as bad, and can still be seen from any direction. I would prefer a hard wired light so I don't have so many connection problems like I did with my old one. Here is a pic of my boat. Does any body have a good idea on how to make this work?

10-01-2008, 01:21 PM	#3
Instant Karma Senior Member Trigger Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 280	RE: Stern light mount You can get a new light kit from West or any Marine supply store. You will need to drill a hole to mount the bracket but no big deal. Also need to run the wiring back there. The light will be removable, be sure to get one long enough to be visable. Good luck.

10-01-2008, 01:46 PM	#5
Instant Karma Senior Member Trigger Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 280	RE: Stern light mount Yeah, I was sure you would have thought of my solution. Good luck. Next time bring 2 shovels...

10-01-2008, 01:47 PM	#6
Telum Pisces Senior Member Blue Marlin Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 4,737	RE: Stern light mount Matt, The only time I ever see a fixed/non-removable light on a boat is on a hard top/t-top. Since you do not have that, it is not going to be possible to have a fixed mount light that will not be in the way.

10-01-2008, 02:44 PM	#7
sosmarine Senior Member Sailfish Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Navarre/Town Center Posts: 1,856	RE: Stern light mount Perko has some new light poles out that have two lens caps. One has a sheild to prevent downward light so it wont blind you if you keep it on the windshield.

10-01-2008, 03:16 PM	#8
Tuna Man Senior Member Grand Slam Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Calera, AL....25 Miles S of Birmingham Posts: 6,583	RE: Stern light mount 1) you can mount a (or two) stearn light/lights light like the one on my boat and while underway be legal. I have one, you might need two with an outboard. 2) Anchored, you will need the windshield light. (must be seen 360 deg and @ 2 miles) My windshield light pivots forward when not in use. "The old one mounted to the middle of the windshield and kind of blinded you while driving." Not needed while underway....

10-01-2008, 03:21 PM	#9
Voodoo Lounge Senior Member Sailfish Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 1,210	RE: Stern light mount Make sure whatever you do, that your all around white light is viewable from 360 degrees, meaning, taller than your windshield!!

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