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 lights for nighttime navigation ????10:28 PM 1/12/2009 Reply  Edit

Anyone got a clever idea or product to add lights to my '96 ranger without drilling holes all in the boat? Would love to use something besides a spot light as i go down the lake at night.. Rigged tractor lights on "old" boat but don't want to take a chance drilling holes in the new boat.. Thanks for the help....


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 Re: lights for nighttime navigation ???? (glp_1988) »11:22 PM 1/12/2009 Reply  Edit

http://www.bluewaterled.com/ Try this sight. havn't bought any myself yet.and probably will 2 some point. but there are alot of members on here passing this site on. and the info i have asked questions on they have all been very helpful to me might be more inside lights of your boat though


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 Re: lights for nighttime navigation ???? (firestopper069) »5:49 PM 1/13/2009 Reply  Edit

I used to have 2 lights mounted below the rubrail on my boat but saw a couple guys that had just one mounted to a hole drilled through the TM bracket. I switched mine to that set-up and it works great. I'll snap a couple pics and post them up later. Its a lot more protected. The other way they were always getting out of adjustment from hitting docks and stuff.

Best lights to use are the TH Marine headlights.
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 Re: lights for nighttime navigation ???? (Fiddlefarter) »7:21 PM 1/13/2009 Reply  Edit

thanks for the advice.. would love to see the pics thanks so much for all the help... much appreciated!!

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 Re: lights for nighttime navigation ???? (glp_1988) »11:58 PM 1/13/2009 Reply  Edit

look at the golights. ( in bps catalog) they plug into ur bow light socket and the have a remote model too
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 Re: lights for nighttime navigation ???? (calfish1) »11:41 AM 1/31/2009 Reply  Edit

I have a single headlight attached to my trolling motor bracket.
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 Re: lights for nighttime navigation ???? (spec) »10:41 PM 2/9/2009 Reply  Edit

I have a light on a ram mount, when I'm motoring at night, i take off the front bottom machine, clamp on the light in it's place and plug into my tr power plug.
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 Re: lights for nighttime navigation ???? (glp_1988) »11:32 PM 2/9/2009 Reply  Edit

I have a single TH Marine headlight that I would sell if you are interested. Mike

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 Re: lights for nighttime navigation ???? (fishmd247) »11:16 PM 2/10/2009 Reply  Edit

I've seen this setup before and it was awesome !! The bracket clamps on the front pedestal seat. They were developed and patented by a guy here in Huntsville. I've seen several of them during local night tournaments.
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 Re: lights for nighttime navigation ???? (glp_1988) »8:54 AM 2/11/2009 Reply  Edit

I mount my headlights using a 1/8" aluminum plate mounted under the trolling motor bracket, using the trolling motor mounting bolts to hold it in place. Keeps the lights just below the gunnel so you don't get any glare and you don't have to drill any extral holes.
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 Re: lights for nighttime navigation ???? (DG) »7:35 PM 2/11/2009 Reply  Edit

Neat job on those lights !!!
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 Re: lights for nighttime navigation ???? (DG) »8:39 PM 2/11/2009 Reply  Edit

Nicely DONE!!!



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 Re: lights for nighttime navigation ???? (DG) »11:52 PM 2/11/2009 Reply  Edit

That's a great idea. Now how did you run the wire and turn them on and off?
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 Re: lights for nighttime navigation ???? (CenterLine) »8:17 AM 2/12/2009 Reply  Edit

Drilled a hole through the rub rail for each light and snaked the wiring back to the console. Installed a toggle switch and ran wiring to battery with an in-line fuse.

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 Re: lights for nighttime navigation ???? (DG) »10:53 PM 2/12/2009 Reply  Edit

Thanks
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 Re: lights for nighttime navigation ???? (glp_1988) »5:37 AM 8/16/2009 Reply  Edit

Country Bumpkin where could a person buy the light that fits in the pedestal seat... great idea
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 Re: lights for nighttime navigation ???? (glp_1988) »11:19 PM 8/26/2009 Reply  Edit

hey make a lite its remote control neat there 200 hunred gona get me one there asome they plug in where ya form red and greeen light is and ya runing light built in thats the way to go
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 Re: lights for nighttime navigation ???? (bassman harris) »9:20 PM 8/27/2009 Reply  Edit

Quote, originally posted by bassman harris »
hey make a lite its remote control neat there 200 hunred gona get me one there asome they plug in where ya form red and greeen light is and ya runing light built in thats the way to go

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 Re: lights for nighttime navigation ???? (MBragg8) »9:23 PM 8/27/2009 Reply  Edit

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You're from TN and he's from KY. Just across one state line and you need a translator???

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 Re: lights for nighttime navigation ???? (Alan S) »10:09 PM 8/27/2009 Reply  Edit

Anyone have the contact info for the guy in Huntsville who makes the lights?
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 Re: lights for nighttime navigation ???? (glp_1988) »4:06 PM 8/29/2009 Reply  Edit

Anything other than a red/green bow light is illegal.

If you can't see where your going, please stay home and don't blind the rest of us...........
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 Re: lights for nighttime navigation ???? (MBragg8) »6:38 PM 8/29/2009 Reply  Edit

read it again, very slowly, put commas and periods where you think they should be. Read it again, slowly......... well you get the picture. it makes perfect sense........really, it does. A couple of beers might help, it did me??
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 Re: lights for nighttime navigation ???? (Sneezy Beltran) »6:47 PM 8/29/2009 Reply  Edit

Really?? I did not know that. you mean in arizona? Or is it all over?
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 Re: lights for nighttime navigation ???? (Country Bumpkin) »11:36 PM 8/29/2009 Reply  Edit

Not sure, but I thought I saw a pair of those at Waterfront Bait & Tackle on Guntersville a while back. If you can`t get a line on the guy in Huntsville. Doug or one of the guys there at the bait shop might be able to steer you in the right direction.
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 Re: lights for nighttime navigation ???? (Sneezy Beltran) »12:30 AM 8/30/2009 Reply  Edit

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Anything other than a red/green bow light is illegal.

If you can't see where your going, please stay home and don't blind the rest of us...........

That`s true. Your not suppose to be running around with your spotlight on blinding everybody. But I do like to check things out like markers or bouys, or even floating debris without having to fool with a hand held spotlight. Unlike some guys who run around when it`s pitch black or foggy at 60 to 70 +MPH and just think they know what`s in front of them. Most Bass Boats don`t have radar and I have alsmost been hit on a few different occasions on some different lakes. Lights to check things out, glasses, or something of that nature would sure help a few folks out there in the dark.
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