LED Anchor Light

colbysmith · Posted: Mon Mar 03, 2014 10:59 pm Post subject:

http://www.amazon.com/All-Round-Cam-Lock-Adjustment-Fold-Down-Aluminum/dp/B002JQAMZQ/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1393905406&sr=8-1-fkmr0&keywords=Fold+down+led+anchor+light
Is the one I used and am very satisfied with it. Colby.

Jake B · Posted: Mon Mar 31, 2014 7:07 pm Post subject:

had a question about anchor light. current set up I have my anchor light coming off the base of radar and it sits just above the radar dome. when we have dingy up there it will go over the dome of the radar. my thought was to just unbolt and swing arm down and too the side. so it is out of the way. but will be covered when on the hook.
my buddy was saying that the door light above cabin should be fine to keep on for an anchor light is that correct?

my other plan was to buy a new led light on a stick that would go into the existing anchor light base that was on the boat when we purchased it...

colobear · Posted: Mon Mar 31, 2014 7:18 pm Post subject:

USCG requires an anchor light be visible 360 degrees and for a specified distance, 2NM I think. The light over your cabin door will not meet the requirement. Anchor lights get to be important if you anchor at night. Many times we've set up in good anchorages and felt good when we could see lights from other boats, especially when someone comes in after dark and is trying to find a spot.

Jake B · Posted: Mon Mar 31, 2014 7:56 pm Post subject:

I figured as much, I think i will Just place a piece of foam over the existing light when the dingy is up there and keep dingy off roof when on hook at night...

mailbox101 · Posted: Mon Mar 31, 2014 10:34 pm Post subject:

An anchor light is not just there just to meet USCG requirements; it is a crucial bit of life support. Going above and beyond the minimum is prudent, given the scope of the tragedy, should your light not be noticed.