Docking lights
03-17-2013 | 08:40 PM
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From: Vermilion, OH
Very true, but easier, cheaper and better light to put a motion/lights on your dock.
03-18-2013 | 08:39 AM
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I am considering putting them on my boat as well. Most of the marinas in this area do not have light up channel markers, so I am forced to get out the spot light which brings the bugs right to my face! I tried having the wife hold it, but she shines it in my face every time I ask her a question.
I saw a newish cruiser last year with HID coking lights, if he wasn't giving me dirty looks I would have asked him about them. Anyone have any info on HID for boats?
I saw a newish cruiser last year with HID coking lights, if he wasn't giving me dirty looks I would have asked him about them. Anyone have any info on HID for boats?
03-18-2013 | 09:07 AM
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“^^^^^^^^^^^ That's why they are called "docking lights"! It is night & day without them vs with them putting the boat on the lift at the slip at night. Other than that, they are NOT like head lights on a car for running the lake.”
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“When we get back to the camp it usually dark so thats all I was wanting them for!! Im with boatn they do add to the boat I think”
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Boatrider, good luck with your project...to your original question, sorry don’t know the OEM brand of docking lights but if you have any more questions I’m sure the PQ guys (and Reggie Jr. lol) would be happy to help.
As for the negative comments about docking lights and other things, look at the members/brands that made the posts. Don’t get me wrong, if it floats and burns fossil fuel I love it but WTF! Normally I bite my tongue (or refrain from the keyboard) but nobody asked for their unrelated/misguided opinions. All the PQ guys IMO are quite knowledgeable and helpful, that’s why I joined this forum; that and the entertainment value!
Again, good luck with your project, sorry for the rant.
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“When we get back to the camp it usually dark so thats all I was wanting them for!! Im with boatn they do add to the boat I think”
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Boatrider, good luck with your project...to your original question, sorry don’t know the OEM brand of docking lights but if you have any more questions I’m sure the PQ guys (and Reggie Jr. lol) would be happy to help.
As for the negative comments about docking lights and other things, look at the members/brands that made the posts. Don’t get me wrong, if it floats and burns fossil fuel I love it but WTF! Normally I bite my tongue (or refrain from the keyboard) but nobody asked for their unrelated/misguided opinions. All the PQ guys IMO are quite knowledgeable and helpful, that’s why I joined this forum; that and the entertainment value!
Again, good luck with your project, sorry for the rant.
03-18-2013 | 09:18 AM
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Im not trying to be negative. I have docking lights on my boat and just giving you a honest opinion, just not happy with mine. Then again if you guys are in pitch black out situation any light will help.
03-18-2013 | 12:12 PM
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My comment has nothing to do with brands; and definitely not a bash on Powerquest. I don't recommend them on the ATs that I spec either.
If you do decide to install them on a boat after the original build; make sure you get some that are adjustable/aim-able. Trying to get the angle right when the boat is on the trailer, not the water is virtually impossible.
I can see value if you have to pivot in a narrow fairway to back in, or if you are nosing into a slip at night. But it's still a matter of lumen output and lack thereof. Many of the ones on the market use a bulb akin to a 35W automotive foglight that comes from the JCWhitney aisle at Advance Auto; which really do not do much on a car or boat. All too often you see them with cheap hardware that has rust and run stains on the hull, and corrosion inside of the housings. If you are going for it, I'd advise something with extremely high quality materials and with the highest wattage & lumen output available; maybe even HIDs!
If you do decide to install them on a boat after the original build; make sure you get some that are adjustable/aim-able. Trying to get the angle right when the boat is on the trailer, not the water is virtually impossible.
I can see value if you have to pivot in a narrow fairway to back in, or if you are nosing into a slip at night. But it's still a matter of lumen output and lack thereof. Many of the ones on the market use a bulb akin to a 35W automotive foglight that comes from the JCWhitney aisle at Advance Auto; which really do not do much on a car or boat. All too often you see them with cheap hardware that has rust and run stains on the hull, and corrosion inside of the housings. If you are going for it, I'd advise something with extremely high quality materials and with the highest wattage & lumen output available; maybe even HIDs!
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03-18-2013 | 01:29 PM
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My comment has nothing to do with brands; and definitely not a bash on Powerquest. I don't recommend them on the ATs that I spec either.
If you do decide to install them on a boat after the original build; make sure you get some that are adjustable/aim-able. Trying to get the angle right when the boat is on the trailer, not the water is virtually impossible.
I can see value if you have to pivot in a narrow fairway to back in, or if you are nosing into a slip at night. But it's still a matter of lumen output and lack thereof. Many of the ones on the market use a bulb akin to a 35W automotive foglight that comes from the JCWhitney aisle at Advance Auto; which really do not do much on a car or boat. All too often you see them with cheap hardware that has rust and run stains on the hull, and corrosion inside of the housings. If you are going for it, I'd advise something with extremely high quality materials and with the highest wattage & lumen output available; maybe even HIDs!
If you do decide to install them on a boat after the original build; make sure you get some that are adjustable/aim-able. Trying to get the angle right when the boat is on the trailer, not the water is virtually impossible.
I can see value if you have to pivot in a narrow fairway to back in, or if you are nosing into a slip at night. But it's still a matter of lumen output and lack thereof. Many of the ones on the market use a bulb akin to a 35W automotive foglight that comes from the JCWhitney aisle at Advance Auto; which really do not do much on a car or boat. All too often you see them with cheap hardware that has rust and run stains on the hull, and corrosion inside of the housings. If you are going for it, I'd advise something with extremely high quality materials and with the highest wattage & lumen output available; maybe even HIDs!
