Lights;

Buck · Posted: Mon May 10, 2004 7:07 pm Post subject: Lights;

The all-around white light shines on the front deck and rail, really messes up night vision. What has anyone done to correct this problem...Buck.

kingfisher · Posted: Mon May 10, 2004 7:58 pm Post subject:

Hey Buck,

I have heard about guys using that 2" foam insulation for pipes that comes in 6-8' lengths,you can pick up at most hardware stores, and putting it on the rails for night running. You may want to give that a try.

David
Misbehavin

Sea Wolf · Posted: Mon May 10, 2004 9:47 pm Post subject:

Buck-The problem you're having is the exact reason for mounting spot lights on the front of the bow pulpit instead of the cabin top.

Why not make a round flat metal "shield" of about a foot diameter with a hole in the middle for the shaft and mount it right under the white "steaming" light? I don't think it would be illegal as long as the light can be seen by other boats, and it would stop the light from shinning down on your deck and bow pulpit and blinding you. Just a passing thouht, but I think it would work, perhaps with some refinement to the shape and/or size of the shield. Make one out of cardboard and experiment with it. Cheaper than stainless to work out the exact shape details on! Joe.

Chuck S · Posted: Tue May 11, 2004 8:58 am Post subject:

And there are special all round white lights made with this feature in them. I've seen LED models which should last decades if you don't drop them overboard.

-- Chuck

Mr. Fisherman · Posted: Tue May 11, 2004 9:06 am Post subject:

The Anchor light does not have to be on while underway.
The steaming light in the rear as mentioned should be sufficent.
Unless you are anchoring there should be no need to fight the glare from the anchor light.

Correct me if I am wrong....

Sawdust · Posted: Tue May 11, 2004 11:54 am Post subject:

Generally, power-driven vessels must display a masthead light, sidelights and a sternlight. Smaller vessels (less than 39.4 ft.) may display an all-round white light in lieu of the masthead light and sternlight.

The masthead light should show an unbroken light over a 225-degree arc (to 22.5 degrees abaft the beam on either side).

The stern light shows an unbroken light over a 135-degree arc... from dead astern to 67.5 degrees on each side of the vessels centerline.

HTH,

Dusty