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kingfisher
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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
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
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.
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.
Mr. Fisherman
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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....
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....
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
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