JohnJan

My (new) Cig 28SS needs an adidtional runing light to be legal and I don't like the options I've found.

Originally the boat has red/green where they need to be, a transom light, anda short mast with 360 degree light on the windshield. The windshield has been replaced so the mast light is not installed. I could reinstall the mast but it'd be right in line of vision and ahead of the helm which I think is a VERY BAD idea.

I was thinking about a 360 degree light on a removable stalk above the transom. I've run boats with this arrangmeent and it works well for visibility and meets the inland waterway requirements.

Here's my problem - the stuff on the market is CRAP! Perko and such hardware is so flimsy comapred to the original that I can't bring myself to buy it. Can anyone please point me towards some quality hardware that is at least somewhat like the high quality vintage stuff on my boat? Thanks!

thisistank

Have you looked at those aftermarket automatic pop up 360 lights? I know the Tigers have them on the deck infront of the cabin door and alot of the westcoast companies put them in their boats. If you wanted to add a little something else you can put those pop up front running lights in the bow too. Sweet little ad ons I think REX marine sells both styles.

Ron P

You need one of those neat electically telescopic stern lights like they use on Outerlimits and Baja boats

http://www.unifiedmarine.com/cgi-bin...log_index.html

CMG

Outerlimits and Baja in the same sentence? eeewwww!

thisistank

Slow your roll.....

That's what I was talking about...The telescoping lights, then you add the bow lights that are flush until you turn them on and then they pop up automatically. Nice.

Ron P

Contact Will Smith at Phantom boats. I know he is installing these on his new 38s.
(941) 232-4026
(941) 351-3760

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JohnJan

Thanks guys, but I think your missing my intent here. This is a 1976 boat, not a modern, curvy, euro design, no teak, 14 drinkholder for every passenger kinda boat.

I'm looking for a quality stern light that is in keeping with the style from that era of boat. I'd be real interested is someone had some old stuff laying around that might work.

The only stuff I've seen is thin cast potmetal this or stamped sheetmetal that with plastic covers and self tapping screws that look like rejects from Korean kids toys. Who makes classically styled decent quality lighting?

THRILLSEEKER

I dont do a lot of running at night, so whenever I have to I still use mine on the windshield DO NOT PUT IT BACK THERE!!! It blinds you...you can not see crap with that thing on.

I would reccomend an electric telescoping ster light in place of the round stubby one on the transom, that would be a perfect place for it.

Mbam

For my vintage boat I fabricated a tall (about 5 ft) mast out of aluminum tubing & had it anodized, Perko light with a shield on top, a mil spec Amphenol connector on bottom with a tubular brace on windshield, the socket on the deck. Removable and puts it high enough so you can barely see it when it is on. I have also used the telescoping light and love them.

ForrestC

Here are the rules that would apply to your boat:

BOATS UNDER 12 METERS (39.4')

Powerboats-Separate or combination red and green sidelights, 112.5°, visible 1 n.m., placed above hull at least 1 meter (3.3') below masthead light. Masthead: white, 225°, visible 2 n.m., at least 1 meter above side lights. White stern light, 135°, visible 2 n.m. OR, one all-round (360°) white light (should also have sidelights).

Not 100% legal since the masthead light won't be 1 meter higher than your side lights, but you could mount a 225° masthead light on the bow and a 135° on the stern. That way the light won't shine in your eyes like a 360° light will while underway.