Side Mounted LED Nav Lights

[Joseph Baxter]

I am contemplating the purchase of side nav lights for my 195 HO Impulse (http://www.sea-dog.com/groups/4259-led-side-mount-side-lights). I have researched it a good bit with respect to placement and have found that the "Sidelight fixtures must be installed parallel with the fore and aft centerline of the vessel and arranged to show an unbroken light from right ahead to 22.5 degrees abaft the beam, a total sector arc of 112.5 degrees." While I understand what this is saying I want to be sure I do this job absolutely correct. With that being said has anyone installed or have side nav lights on their Scarab? I just hate the pole nav light with a passion! When I do this I will be sure to document everything to help anyone who wishes to do this in the future.

 

[Bruce]

I am confused. The lights you linked to replace a single center mounted bow light. Are you trying to use them to replace the pole mounted white light at the stern?

 

[Joseph Baxter]

On the Scarab 195 there is a pole bi-colored nav light (http://www.overtons.com/modperl/product/details.cgi?pdesc=Removable-Bi-Color-Boat-Light&i=31641) for the bow. I have to place it in the holder when needed and take it out when we are done. I have gotten lazy in my old age and don't want the hassle of it. So I was looking at the side mounted port and starboard nav lights.

 

[Bruce]

Wow, that is tacky. Can't believe Scarab did that!

 

[Bruce]

I used this single light on my bow https://jetboaters.net/threads/replacing-yamaha-sx230-bow-light-with-seasense-stainless-led.2839/

You might be able to remove the socket for the pole and use something similar to cover the hole.

 

[Joseph Baxter]

I understand...thanks for the tip. The bow on the Scarab is pretty comfy to sit on the top of and I was trying to get them out on the side as to not sit on a "lump". The wiring won't be an issue but making sure that I stay within regs is. Thanks again!

 

[spaz1868]

You can look into a flip up bow light. It is flat when not in use and flips up when needed:

http://www.discountmarinesupplies.c...pv2L3ylKkZW6guWoqgYOdp6pfcSEwTtvmNBoCQRTw_wcB

Our friends Chaparral boat has it and I considered replacing ours with one. But many other mods on the list before I get to this.

 

[ScarabMike]

@Joseph Baxter Just go over to the dealer, and make a template from a new one.

@spaz1868 That is sick! I may just have to do this. Although, I wish they were LED.

 

[ScarabMike]

 

[Glassman]

Yeah, I've had my eye on a flip-up bow light for a while now....that's a good price in the link posted. The only issue I have with them is that the SS gets a bit FREAKIN HOT in the summer sun.

Other than that they are very cool.

 

[Joseph Baxter]

Hmmm....I am thinking it will be easier to install the flip up as opposed to the side nav lights....wish they were LED but wish in one hand.....well you know the rest. I am going to dig in a bit more. Thanks for the suggestion!

 

[Joseph Baxter]

Ha ha.....@scarabmike I did not realize you said that about LEDs too. Great minds!

 

[ScarabMike]

LOL @Joseph Baxter But you know what, I think the bulbs are regular 194 type automotive. There are conversion led bulbs everywhere. www.superbrightleds.com