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Gloss
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Initially Posted - 12/10/2002 : 21:41:16

On my C22 I installed a Davis mega masthead light. Davis claims it will reach 2 nautical miles, but it is not Coast Guard approved. When i get a C25 (hopefully soon) I plan on installing an LED anchor light, as it draws only about one tenth of the power. But I do want an approved light. Anybody out there know of an approved LED anchor light? I sent an inquiry to Davis today, and will await a reply. A davis light will draw only .1 amp, verses .8 amp for a standard 10 watt bulb. Quite a difference if one is trying to conserve battery power while anchoring out for a few days.

Frank Gloss
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Douglas
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Response Posted - 12/10/2002 : 23:00:04

Its nice to be seen but if your tucked into the side of a bay a boat your size is not required to run an anchor light. Same for the C-25. If your in a navigable water way you will need a light. I have no information on the LED's yet but have not seen one bright enough to be seen 2 miles off.

Doug&Ruth
Triska (Alberg 29)
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dgabel
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Response Posted - 12/11/2002 : 18:00:37

There are some very bright LED lamps, but the brightest I have seen are in amber.

Many of the high-level stoplights that you see on newer autos are made up of LEDs. I don't know that anyone is making lights for marine use with LEDs, though.

Dave Gabel
Walkure, Sail 1484

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Earl Landers
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Response Posted - 12/11/2002 : 18:13:59

Frank,
Perko makes an approved(per West Marine Catalog) LED all around. Perko num 1340 DP1, page 668 in WM's 02 catalog. Only $99.99

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Dennis Pierce
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Response Posted - 12/12/2002 : 06:28:16

I was going to change over the 12v bulbs in my Model A tail lights to LED's. The price per bulb was $48.00!!! 2 bulbs per light, 2 lights per car times 3 cars equals $576.00!!

Dennis Pierce
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ronrryan
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Response Posted - 12/12/2002 : 19:48:30

Cautionary tale on lights:some years ago a sailor was peacefully anchored and sleeping, had a Guest photovoltaic anchor light hoisted on the forestay. Along comes a drunk in an outboard at high speed, runs right into him, there is personal injury and proprty damage. At the subsequent trial it is determined that the sailor did not have a light approved for TWO MILES, and...guess who gets the penalty? NOT the damn drunk! Be sure about anchor lights, ron, srsk 1981 Orion SW FL #2343

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Ellis Bloomfield
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Response Posted - 12/13/2002 : 00:36:55

After I had used my boat for a couple of seasons I was poking around in a cavity aft of the V berth and found a neat little DHR kerosene lamp. It will burn almost forever on a cup of fuel. The wick is about a quarter inch in diameter and the flame burns about the same height. The secret is the Fresnel lense (the same as they used to use on lighthouses) and while not CG approved, I'm sure they are visible for two miles. I hoist it up the jib halyard with a light line attached to the bail on the bottom to keep it from swinging. It looks neat and doesn't drain the battery. All of the cat houses sell them for around $150.

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Dave Bristle
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Response Posted - 12/13/2002 : 09:41:59

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Dave Bristle - 1985 C-25 #5032 SR-FK-Dinette-Honda "Passage" in SW CT

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aeckhart
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Response Posted - 12/14/2002 : 10:38:01

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Its nice to be seen but if your tucked into the side of a bay a boat your size is not required to run an anchor light. Same for the C-25. If your in a navigable water way you will need a light. I have no information on the LED's yet but have not seen one bright enough to be seen 2 miles off.

Doug&Ruth
Triska (Alberg 29)
Tacoma Wa.
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I disagree with the idea that a C25 doesn't need an anchor light. Any vessel anchored in an unappproved anchorage is required to show an anchor light during periods of poor visibility and a black anchor ball during daylight. I believe this applys to both the international and inland rules.

Al
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