I tried portable/battery powered lights from Aqua Signal. Something went wrong with the bicolor navigation light pretty quickly, and despite being LED they seemed to eat batteries. Finally I decided to bite the bullet and install a small electrical system. It turned out to be pretty easy and I really like being able to flip a switch and getting good, bright, reliable lighting. I installed these on the front sides of the boat: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01AGR4T3U/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_tit... and this on the transom: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01LQTJ3TM/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_tit... I put this switch in a small wooden frame to control things: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01N3W14NH/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_tit... I'm not sure if photos will come through, but this is how it looks (port side front light): [image: image.png] [image: image.png] Mount for the switch just inside the cabin (wires were cleaned up a bit after install). [image: image.png] With the switches installed and solar controller in the back. [image: image.png] Living in the lap of modern luxury ;) Sam On Tue, Oct 20, 2020 at 8:18 AM Dave Scobie <scoobscobie@gmail.com> wrote:
As MikeZ wrote the quick, easy and cheaper way is the Navisafe LEDs. Bright and USCG Certified.
Need two things:
The first is the Dinghy/Skiff kit -
https://www.duckworks.com/product-p/nav-768.htm
Mount the transom/vertical bracket on the inside of the transom on the far starboard side (away from the motor and clear of the tiller) and use the sticks to get the light up. Set light according to how going: 125 to stern for sailing, 360 for motoring and anchoring.
For the bow get the rail mount -
https://www.duckworks.com/product-p/nav-956.htm
Mount the bicolor light up front.
I used this setup on the Sage 15/SageCat.
:: Dave Scobie :: M6'8" #650 :: SV SWALLOW - sv-swallow.com :: former owner M17 #375 SWEET PEA - m17-375.com :: former owner M15 #288 SCRED - www.freewebs.com/m15-named-scred/
On Tue, Oct 20, 2020, 6:40 AM Mike Z <speedernut2@gmail.com> wrote:
Navisafe
Duckworks
12 volt systems are pretty heavy for a 750 pound Monty 15.
I have Navisafe lights. Nice compromise for a 15 and about any kind of mount you could want.
On Oct 20, 2020, at 9:24 AM, Jim Sadler <jimsadler@jascopacific.com> wrote:
M15 Skippers
Any suggestions on running light for M15.. I believe I need red/green , white stern, white mast head ( for
running
under power)
Cant decide which is better Individual battery or 12v system fo all the lights?
Thanks
Capt. Jim Sadler SV Pelican M-15
