JonC Posted June 16, 2021 Share Posted June 16, 2021 2 minutes ago, Saintly Fish said: Surely a concentrated high beam search light doesn’t do that? I’d really only use it for docking in the dark. Or spying on the neighbours. Everyone I have spoken to says the same, they just bounce off the pulpit and dazzle you . if you want something to hide the hole how about a radar reflector? 😀 Saintly Fish 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonC Posted June 16, 2021 Share Posted June 16, 2021 What joining system did they use after all? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintly Fish Posted June 16, 2021 Author Share Posted June 16, 2021 1 minute ago, JonC said: What joining system did they use after all? Dunno never had time to check that. But will and report back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odyssey Posted June 16, 2021 Share Posted June 16, 2021 Roof mounted lights are ok.... but not ideal.... I’ve got one on roof but I use my rail mounted more often... It’s one of these..... not cheap! https://www.tcschandlery.co.uk/marinco-wireless-remote-control-searchlight-white/p14145?gclid=CjwKCAjwwqaGBhBKEiwAMk-FtGx6aQy-sqAuoM0rtW0M74S4-5-hC9CvDrEiI5sM0hwDqtkUAiBw2RoCEAYQAvD_BwE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odyssey Posted June 16, 2021 Share Posted June 16, 2021 In situ.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GPSguru Posted June 16, 2021 Share Posted June 16, 2021 3 hours ago, Saintly Fish said: Got this install completed today. No carpentry needed. And yes, I do still have to remove the front anchor light. Think I’ll put a remote search light there instead, the power cable has been left in place. Any recommendations on those will be great fully received. Also a new deck work light to put under the rear of the roof. Looking very good ...................... Saintly Fish 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintly Fish Posted June 17, 2021 Author Share Posted June 17, 2021 8 hours ago, Odyssey said: Roof mounted lights are ok.... but not ideal.... I’ve got one on roof but I use my rail mounted more often... It’s one of these..... not cheap! https://www.tcschandlery.co.uk/marinco-wireless-remote-control-searchlight-white/p14145?gclid=CjwKCAjwwqaGBhBKEiwAMk-FtGx6aQy-sqAuoM0rtW0M74S4-5-hC9CvDrEiI5sM0hwDqtkUAiBw2RoCEAYQAvD_BwE So furthest point forward is best? Would it be ok here? Can the cable be run inside the S/S tube? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzook12 Posted June 17, 2021 Share Posted June 17, 2021 5 hours ago, Saintly Fish said: Can the cable be run inside the S/S tube? It can, but only if it was designed to do so, by that I mean pipe joints would have to be drilled before welding to allow cable through which is unlikely..... Saintly Fish 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odyssey Posted June 17, 2021 Share Posted June 17, 2021 Mine is run in the rail. I’ve seen them cable tied to the rail as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintly Fish Posted June 17, 2021 Author Share Posted June 17, 2021 27 minutes ago, Odyssey said: Mine is run in the rail. I’ve seen them cable tied to the rail as well Yeah but that looks shit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonC Posted June 17, 2021 Share Posted June 17, 2021 Why not get a wireless one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy135 Posted June 17, 2021 Share Posted June 17, 2021 If you're talking about running through the leg of the rail it probably won't be too hard to drill the rail foot and thread the cable inside. Depends if you have good enough access under your bow/pulpit to run the cable to the rail foot though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy135 Posted June 17, 2021 Share Posted June 17, 2021 1 minute ago, JonC said: Why not get a wireless one? Or even a solar powered one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonC Posted June 17, 2021 Share Posted June 17, 2021 Just now, Andy135 said: Or even a solar powered one? Bicycle lights are good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odyssey Posted June 17, 2021 Share Posted June 17, 2021 I only use mine for mooring. It’s no use when you’re running (and against the ColRegs) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy135 Posted June 17, 2021 Share Posted June 17, 2021 Just now, JonC said: Bicycle lights are good. Why not just use a candle? No batteries to run out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonC Posted June 17, 2021 Share Posted June 17, 2021 Just now, Andy135 said: Why not just use a candle? No batteries to run out. Because we can’t trust him with matches. Saintly Fish 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintly Fish Posted June 17, 2021 Author Share Posted June 17, 2021 1 minute ago, Andy135 said: Why not just use a candle? No batteries to run out. Be quiet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonC Posted June 17, 2021 Share Posted June 17, 2021 3 minutes ago, Odyssey said: I only use mine for mooring. It’s no use when you’re running (and against the ColRegs) Doesn’t your marina have lighting? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintly Fish Posted June 17, 2021 Author Share Posted June 17, 2021 Just now, JonC said: Doesn’t your marina have lighting? Yes but not on the fingers. And it’s only courtesy lighting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy135 Posted June 17, 2021 Share Posted June 17, 2021 2 minutes ago, Saintly Fish said: Be quiet. 🤷♂️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odyssey Posted June 17, 2021 Share Posted June 17, 2021 1 hour ago, JonC said: Doesn’t your marina have lighting? Locks or more importantly, boats in front of me may not.... JonC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonC Posted June 17, 2021 Share Posted June 17, 2021 1 hour ago, Odyssey said: Locks or more importantly, boats in front of me may not.... I didn’t consider locks. We don’t seem to have any around here but they sound like a nuisance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GPSguru Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 On 6/17/2021 at 6:30 AM, Saintly Fish said: So furthest point forward is best? Would it be ok here? Can the cable be run inside the S/S tube? On the RIB ‘A’ frame, all the wiring for the nav lights and antenna is run inside the tubes. They have even left a pull cord (mouse) in there in case I need to run more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintly Fish Posted June 18, 2021 Author Share Posted June 18, 2021 44 minutes ago, GPSguru said: On the RIB ‘A’ frame, all the wiring for the nav lights and antenna is run inside the tubes. They have even left a pull cord (mouse) in there in case I need to run more. The boat manufacturer has emailed me back saying that the tubes are capable of taking the cable run. Think I’ll put it on the roof though. I will only use it for mooring, so light splash back isn’t really an issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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