Sam (and others): The AquaSignal portable/AA-battery units were cheaply made though USCG certified. I don't believe A.S. still makes the portable/batt units as I've not seen them stocked for some time. There are cheaper knockoffs that look exactly like what A.S. made, West Marine sells these, but NOT having the USCG certificate. :: Dave Scobie :: M6'8" #650 :: SV SWALLOW - sv-swallow.com :: former owner M17 #375 SWEET PEA - m17-375.com :: former owner M15 #288 SCRED - www.freewebs.com/m15-named-scred/ On Tue, Oct 20, 2020, 10:46 AM Sam <s.hunter@gmail.com> wrote:
I tried portable/battery powered lights from Aqua Signal. Something went wrong with the bicolor navigation light pretty quickly, and despite being LED they seemed to eat batteries. Finally I decided to bite the bullet and install a small electrical system. It turned out to be pretty easy and I really like being able to flip a switch and getting good, bright, reliable lighting.
I installed these on the front sides of the boat:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01AGR4T3U/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_tit...
and this on the transom:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01LQTJ3TM/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_tit...
I put this switch in a small wooden frame to control things:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01N3W14NH/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_tit...
I'm not sure if photos will come through, but this is how it looks (port side front light): [image: image.png]
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Mount for the switch just inside the cabin (wires were cleaned up a bit after install). [image: image.png]
With the switches installed and solar controller in the back. [image: image.png]
Living in the lap of modern luxury ;)
Sam
On Oct 20, 2020, at 9:24 AM, Jim Sadler <jimsadler@jascopacific.com> wrote:
M15 Skippers
Any suggestions on running light for M15.. I believe I need red/green , white stern, white mast head ( for
running under power)
Cant decide which is better Individual battery or 12v system fo all the lights?
Thanks
Capt. Jim Sadler SV Pelican M-15