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« on: November 23, 2007, 04:59:48 PM » |
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other than your front and rear lights on a boat are you able to put larger lights on a boat so you can navigate better in the dark?
or does it depend on where you live or the body of water?
i keep a spot light in the boat but i wanted to think about something more stable and perm.
what do you think about this eveyone......
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cataholic
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« Reply #1 on: November 23, 2007, 06:14:56 PM » |
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If your fishing the James learn the river during the day. Learn the land marks on the river. Then run the marker lights and cans. Jus remember that not all the lights work and there's no lights on the cans. A GPS is a good idea to keep yourself on track.
I dont' think headlights are legal in VA and will blind other boaters. Use your spot light when needed and please don't shine on anchored boats please. If starts to get Foggy at all get off the river. Don't anchor in the channel and watch for barges!
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rpugh914
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« Reply #2 on: November 23, 2007, 07:00:14 PM » |
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If your fishing the James learn the river during the day. Learn the land marks on the river. Then run the marker lights and cans. Jus remember that not all the lights work and there's no lights on the cans. A GPS is a good idea to keep yourself on track.
I dont' think headlights are legal in VA and will blind other boaters. Use your spot light when needed and please don't shine on anchored boats please. If starts to get Foggy at all get off the river. Don't anchor in the channel and watch for barges! not quite sure about the headlight thing or spotlighting anchored boats but the questions was mainly geared for having some kind of light to mabey get set up in a tight area or new location or mabey worst case in a low light night with no boat traffic to worry about. i am sure i did not imply shinning lights on incoming boat traffic or parked fishing boats... |
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Doug158
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« Reply #4 on: November 23, 2007, 08:44:00 PM » |
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I have seen some people who have running lights under the front edge of the deck on a pontoon they help at low speed to set up anchoring or when they load the boat at night but they don't work real good when you are running wide open as they tend to jump up and down as you are running the river I agree a good GPS is priceless
I have one built in to my Depthfinder and I use a hand held light many to verify land marks 8)
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« Reply #5 on: November 23, 2007, 11:08:51 PM » |
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Normally I use my running lights only. It's very seldom I use any other light ,and then only for a very few seconds if needed.
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« Reply #6 on: November 24, 2007, 03:07:42 PM » |
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I have 50w automotive floodlights mounted to the front edge of my toons deck. (Docking Lights) I only run them near constantly running on the river when there is heavy debri to dodge, and I turn them off when approaching other boats. At times when the water is clear I just run by moonlight and keep the handheld spotlight nearby to check out anything I need to look at. On the rear I mounted identical lights as on the front, but attached them to a gooseneck and installed a switch on each to turn them off and on idividually. They are for setting up and landing fish and will light up either the water, or bend around and light up the inside of the boat. If you get caught in a fog lights will only make things worse.
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rpugh914
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« Reply #7 on: November 24, 2007, 04:13:01 PM » |
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I have 50w automotive floodlights mounted to the front edge of my toons deck. (Docking Lights) I only run them near constantly running on the river when there is heavy debri to dodge, and I turn them off when approaching other boats. At times when the water is clear I just run by moonlight and keep the handheld spotlight nearby to check out anything I need to look at. On the rear I mounted identical lights as on the front, but attached them to a gooseneck and installed a switch on each to turn them off and on idividually. They are for setting up and landing fish and will light up either the water, or bend around and light up the inside of the boat. If you get caught in a fog lights will only make things worse. yes i dont drive the boat alot in the fog...that for sure but i do like the rear light idea that was a good thing to do. especially so you have good setup and landing light and dont have to fool with a flashlight... thanks.... |
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cataholic
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« Reply #8 on: November 24, 2007, 06:04:40 PM » |
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Guess I should explain things better. I was jus giving some help full tips. Not trying to imply anything. Thats right Jamie thats why I'm a lurker. People are too sensitive. LOL
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« Reply #9 on: November 24, 2007, 06:12:55 PM » |
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Guess I should explain things better. I was jus giving some help full tips. Not trying to imply anything. Thats right Jamie thats why I'm a lurker. People are too sensitive. LOL its all good.....guess i should fully explian( all the reasons ) why i wanted other lights... and not just a brief example.... i guess there would be people that would not be coniderate of others and do things like that. thanks for the advice..... ron. |
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« Reply #10 on: November 24, 2007, 06:36:15 PM » |
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I have spreader lights on my boat on the hard top, front and back and it is wonderful to use them when putting and pulling a gill net at night.
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Doug158
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« Reply #11 on: November 25, 2007, 06:22:03 PM » |
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I have a truck cargo light from Auto Zone for 10 bucks I mounted it to the top and I have it wired to the running lights it has a push button switch built in and when we get a fish on all I have to do is hit the switch and it gives off plenty of light :wink: :mrgreen:
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« Reply #12 on: November 25, 2007, 06:47:20 PM » |
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All i can say is L E D head light. Plus spot light for heavy debri to dodge.
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