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hardee
Joined: 30 Oct 2006 Posts: 12633 City/Region: Sequim
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2005
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Sleepy-C
Photos: SleepyC
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Posted: Mon Mar 22, 2021 1:42 pm Post subject: |
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T.R. Bauer wrote: | Goodness - if the driver can't see that an 8 foot wide, 10 foot tall, 30 foot long trailer with working lights in the regular old spot isn't stopping or turning, then it's a bad day at driver education class. I always laugh a little up here because the State makes folks with big loads put an oversized load sign on the front and back of their rigs and run a strobe light. I'm like....duh....never would have noticed....Totally agree some people need all the help they can get on the road |
Totally agree, however, the light placement on some trailers are there only to fit the requirements, not to provide logical notification to following drivers. (Witness the lights on a trailer that has the the aft crossmember a full 4 feet (or more), forward of the transom on the boat, and then below that crossmember, and compare that to a quality built trailer that has the lights on the end very close to the transom.
Harvey
SleepyC _________________ Though in our sleep we are not conscious of our activity or surroundings, we should not, in our wakefulness, be unconscious of our sleep. |
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tsturm
Joined: 01 Nov 2003 Posts: 1134 City/Region: Soldotna
State or Province: AK
C-Dory Year: 2003
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: JMR TOO
Photos: JMR-TOO
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Posted: Mon Mar 22, 2021 1:53 pm Post subject: |
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T.R. Bauer wrote: | Goodness - if the driver can't see that an 8 foot wide, 10 foot tall, 30 foot long trailer with working lights in the regular old spot isn't stopping or turning, then it's a bad day at driver education class. I always laugh a little up here because the State makes folks with big loads put an oversized load sign on the front and back of their rigs and run a strobe light. I'm like....duh....never would have noticed....Totally agree some people need all the help they can get on the road |
That is a Federal D.O.T. thing! Any thing over 8'6" requires F&R signage, Strobe & a trip permit The state just gets the permit fees |
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localboy
Joined: 30 Sep 2006 Posts: 4656 City/Region: Lake Stevens via Honolulu
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2007
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: 'Au Kai (Ocean Traveler)
Photos: 'AU KAI
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Posted: Wed Mar 24, 2021 1:15 pm Post subject: |
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I have an extra led light, about 8" or 10" wide that mounts on the cavitation plate on the outboard. A wire runs down to a standard trailer plug mounted on the trailer's rear cross member. The light does running lights and brake lights only. I bought it years ago. It's very bright. Don't remember the brand name.
I hardly use it as most trips we do are relatively short. If I were going on a longer trip, say to another state, I'd probably put it on.
It's more at "eye level" for other drivers and is the farthest back part of the entire rig, due to it being mounted on the cavitation plate with the outboard up for towing. _________________ "We can go over there...behind the 'little one'....."
Wife to her husband pointing @ us...from the bow of their 50-footer; Prideaux Haven 2013 |
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ssobol
Joined: 27 Oct 2012 Posts: 3382 City/Region: SW Michigan
State or Province: MI
C-Dory Year: 2008
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: SoBELLE
Photos: SoBelle
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Posted: Wed Mar 24, 2021 1:45 pm Post subject: |
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T.R. Bauer wrote: | Goodness - if the driver can't see that an 8 foot wide, 10 foot tall, 30 foot long trailer with working lights in the regular old spot isn't stopping or turning, then it's a bad day at driver education class.... |
But then you'd have also thought that people could see other cars and pay attention to them. But nooooooo. That's why cars are required to have centerline brake lights now. Usually higher up than the conventional ones. |
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hardee
Joined: 30 Oct 2006 Posts: 12633 City/Region: Sequim
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2005
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Sleepy-C
Photos: SleepyC
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Posted: Sun May 29, 2022 3:57 pm Post subject: |
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Bringing this back as I am actually getting started on getting this project done.
Wondering if anyone has pictures, or part numbers. I have collected some parts, including an 8 ft aluminum channel to mount the lights in/on and a 45 foot 7 wire cord to run from the "Y" at the truck to the light bar above the OB's. This will be for more long distance tows, or city tows.
The 8 ft bar with lights and wire will fit inside my truck for extended parking situations. I am planning on mounting the lights on the inside of the 2" channel and having the upper and lower edges to protect the lights and wire run. It will be all LED lights: The 60" Recon Lite Bar, additional 60 watt backup, Red brake, and orange turn lights with orange and red markers at the ends.
At least that is the plan. This will all be running off the 7 pin plug on the truck to a "Y" and then the cable will run alongside, or through the boat, as needed.
So, what are your thoughts on any part of this. Maybe it seems excessive, but IF it keeps someone from busting one of my props or lower units, it is worth it, I think.
I am now trying to figure out the wiring arrangement
Harvey
SleepyC
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