3D Printed Stern Light Mount

[1BadTundra]

If any of you are like me, you've snagged, bent, broken, or just think your stern light pole is an eyesore... There is a solution!! @Bruce is printing these mounts to work with the navisafe stern lights. These are LED lights that have a magnetic base and operate on 3AAA batteries. They say the batteries last 80hrs, I'm on season 2 with the original batteries still. I like flow, I hated that pole light, and needed a more permanent option for this light. @Bruce made this. The fit is perfect, all held together with E6000 adhesive. No interference with ropes when towing wakeboarders, easily accessible to remove if you need to replace the batteries. Hit him up if you want one of these, they are awesome. Link to the light assembly... https://beyondtheinfinity.com/produ...6IK1yLWYh4JPXp4-UVkZqmsdiN3aV6q0aAoc7EALw_wcB

Amazon.com : NAVISAFE Navi 360 Degree Led Navigation Light : Boating Safety Harnesses : Sports & Outdoors

Amazon.com : NAVISAFE Navi 360 Degree Led Navigation Light : Boating Safety Harnesses : Sports & Outdoors

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[tpspeier]

This is a great idea. Is this a universal fit? The tower in the picture looks different than the tower on my 2008 AR230. Not sure if the tow point dimensions are different.

 

[Bruce]

This is a great idea. Is this a universal fit? The tower in the picture looks different than the tower on my 2008 AR230. Not sure if the tow point dimensions are different.

Great question, can you measure the tow point on your tower? Doing so with calipers would be best. That adapter was designed to fit a 2 inch tow point. I can easily change the design if a different size is needed.

 

[tpspeier]

I won't be able to measure until next weekend due to some other travels. But I will definitely do so and let you know since this is a great idea.

 

[Tiger J]

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[tpspeier]

I finally got around to measuring the tow point on the AR230. It measured at 2-65/128" (although I suspect my cheap-ish calipers can't really measure that accurately so it's probably 2-1/2"). The other thing is that the depth(?) of the top of the tow point doesn't appear to be that deep. Is that top section going to be enough to adhere the mount?

 

[The Canuck]

I am assuming if it runs on batteries, there is a button (maybe the orange thing in one of the photos) that turns it on or off. Is it possible to hard-wire the light so I can turn it on with the rocker switch?

 

[1BadTundra]

I am assuming if it runs on batteries, there is a button (maybe the orange thing in one of the photos) that turns it on or off. Is it possible to hard-wire the light so I can turn it on with the rocker switch?

Not on the light I used. There is a button on the top of it that needs to be pressed to turn it on.

 

[Bruce]

I finally got around to measuring the tow point on the AR230. It measured at 2-65/128" (although I suspect my cheap-ish calipers can't really measure that accurately so it's probably 2-1/2"). The other thing is that the depth(?) of the top of the tow point doesn't appear to be that deep. Is that top section going to be enough to adhere the mount?

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I think it would need to be sort of a locking collar that would wrap around the angled top section of the tow point.

Can you provide measurements of the height of the 2 1/2" sections, the diameter of the area where the rope rests and the height of the inward slope between the 2 1/2" and where the rope rests?

 

[Bruce]

I am assuming if it runs on batteries, there is a button (maybe the orange thing in one of the photos) that turns it on or off. Is it possible to hard-wire the light so I can turn it on with the rocker switch?

Might as well use a light without batteries if you are going to run a wire. Do you have a light in mind?

 

[Scuba_ref]

I think it would need to be sort of a locking collar that would wrap around the angled top section of the tow point.

Can you provide measurements of the height of the 2 1/2" sections, the diameter of the area where the rope rests and the height of the inward slope between the 2 1/2" and where the rope rests?

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[The Canuck]

Might as well use a light without batteries if you are going to run a wire. Do you have a light in mind?

I think I have seen Attwood has a wired light.. Attwood 5580A7. I would want to do some more research into it, and if it truly is the best option. But I feel like I saw someone else on the forum or there was a thread similar to this that used that light, or something very similar.

 

[Bruce]

I think I have seen Attwood has a wired light.. Attwood 5580A7. I would want to do some more research into it, and if it truly is the best option. But I feel like I saw someone else on the forum or there was a thread similar to this that used that light, or something very similar.

Pricewise I like this light Marine Boat 12V LED Waketower All-Round Navigation White Light Watertight 2NM | eBay

 

[tpspeier]

I think it would need to be sort of a locking collar that would wrap around the angled top section of the tow point.

Can you provide measurements of the height of the 2 1/2" sections, the diameter of the area where the rope rests and the height of the inward slope between the 2 1/2" and where the rope rests?

Yes. I will try to measure this weekend.

 

[gt5pilot]

Yes. I will try to measure this weekend.

I might be able to help out as well, I should get to the boat this weekend and we have the same model boat.

 

[tpspeier]

Here is a slightly better picture with measurements. I did not separate out the height of the crown at the top from the height of the 2-1/2" diameter section because I figured the crown could be considered to have the same 2-1/2" diameter.

 

[Bruce]

Here is a slightly better picture with measurements. I did not separate out the height of the crown at the top from the height of the 2-1/2" diameter section because I figured the crown could be considered to have the same 2-1/2" diameter.

Thanks. Message me your address so I can send you a mount to try.

 

[gt5pilot]

Here is a slightly better picture with measurements. I did not separate out the height of the crown at the top from the height of the 2-1/2" diameter section because I figured the crown could be considered to have the same 2-1/2" diameter.

The section that is 1-5/8 diameter spins on mine, does yours too?

 

[Bruce]

The section that is 1-5/8 diameter spins on mine, does yours too?

Would it bother you if it were locked in place?

 

[gt5pilot]

Would it bother you if it were locked in place?

Mine is actually aluminum in that area - @tpspeier looks to have a different material there, that's why I asked. I really need to get the the boat with calipers in hand to get measurements.