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4Golf
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8/11/2008 1:14:31 PM
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It seems to me that a strobe light on the stern would be a good idea--just as strobes are more commonly used nowadays on traffic lights. They do get your attention, and would help distinguish the "all around" white light from shore lights. I wonder if the rules/regulations people have ever considered making this a requirement.
As others have mentioned, I too carry a big spot light and have it ready for emergency use, if needed. One does have to be careful using those high intensity lights, however. The brightness or reflection of light can temporarily impair YOUR OWN night vision, until your eyes adjust to the darkness again.
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momo
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8/11/2008 4:35:55 PM
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I had heard that this spotlights were illegal to use. Does anyone know if this is true?
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Maverick
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8/11/2008 4:56:26 PM
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Strobe lights are legal and I think Mitchell Marine (Eclectic, AL) has them for around $60 or so.
Spot lights are illegal for navigation as are docking lights as they impair the vision of the on coming boat.
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slownez
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8/11/2008 5:22:30 PM
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Bought mine at Mitchell Marine (Eclectic, AL) for $60 and hardwired it to the battery with a switch and in-line fuse. You will need about $10 worth of parts (wiring, switch, etc) from Radio Shack and about 30 minutes to install.
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mckaygmc
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8/11/2008 5:56:45 PM
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I have strobes mounted to my ski tower. when anchored i turn them on. however mine are battery powered. They where intended for bikes. But, they are very bright and last along time on 1 AA battery
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Aardvark
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8/11/2008 11:16:01 PM
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I have only seen one strobe light on a boat. I thought that it was Ned looking for people without running lights. I have seen many 'toons with dock lights, however. I did not know that it was illegal to run with them on.
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DSCR
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8/13/2008 7:33:23 AM
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I don't know if it is illegal, but is sure is inconsiderate. Like others have said, it's like running your car with high beams on, your gonna get flashed with high beams back. Then everyone is blind. Some folks are so oblivious, they don't know why they get zapped in the face with an intense spot light. They think boats should be running headlights like a car. You only use DOCK lights when approaching a DOCK. That's why they call them DOCK lights.
Idiots.
Don't worry, I will flame this myself.
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Smitty
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8/13/2008 11:20:32 AM
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Gotta like a guy who flames himself!!
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Swimmer27
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8/13/2008 1:28:36 PM
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If you want really good night vision install a dimmer circuit on your dash lights and turn them down to barely visible. Or use the lazy man's method and cover the dash with a towel. The darker the boat is, the better you can see.
I also like that flaming yourself.....lol. Maybe I should do that with every post just so certain others don't get the thrill of doing it to me.
And now that you have admitted to being a 'flamer' that may explain that pic we both have seen.....LMAO.
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DSCR
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8/13/2008 6:16:42 PM
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Yup, I just discovered the flaming thing about myself. Both giving and receiving. I guess that makes me a masterflamer, or a flamerbater, or something like that.
Yes, darker the better. As someone mentioned earlier, even using a spot on others screws up your own night vision.
Considering the inherent danger on the water, day or night, I don't understand get how so many people either ignore their knowledge or refuse to acquire the knowledge they need to stay safer. Learn the rules of the road, apply that knowledge and add some common sense. Check your lights! Get out of the middle of the road! Stay on your side of the road! Quit cutting corners! Learn who has the right of way, and GIVE WAY. Don't out run your night vision! Don't fracking drink and drive! Folks could be much safer for themselves and others, with a little effort. It just ain't THAT hard.
Flame-O........
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DroughtBuster
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8/13/2008 8:12:25 PM
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I am gonna stick with candles for the time being to keep it safer out there while I am boating at night. They fit nicely in the rod holder thats located right beside my gas cap. Great ambiance too!
GS
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BoatsRFun
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8/13/2008 9:29:31 PM
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Amen, brother....problem lies with people that come to the lake for 1 or 2 weekends a year and drive something that they are not use too....more education is the answer...common sense too most people on this site....I hope...
Shirt and dh made alot of sense to me...good posts.
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Swimmer27
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8/13/2008 9:49:12 PM
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Now Drought, I have heard about your 'night rides' and the prefered activity. So knowing these things I am certain that the candles are for ambiance. Well that and keeping the folks on the piers from being able to see.....lol.
I must say though that last Friday night was the best August night I have ever spent on the lake, weather wise. It was about 60 degrees with a nice breeze. We went out befroe sunset and stayed till about 11pm. Mostly just drifting with the wind. Others must have felt the same way becuase I saw more boats out than I have ever seen at night. We stayed in unpoputated big water so as not to offend those on piers with the bad singing. I also took the oppertunity to adjust the lights on Flag Island to shine on the flag more, and less up into the tree.
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