MuddyBottomBluz Posted May 24, 2021 Report Share Posted May 24, 2021 I posted this a few years ago and the one I purchased died and the battery is just as expensive as a new light. Since there are some new folks on here I thought I would ask again, or if one of the "older" forum folk picked up a new one you are happy with then let me hear what ya got! I am headed to the keys for 2 weeks and want to do some night fishing and prefer not having to deal with a cord. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FINCHASER Posted May 24, 2021 Report Share Posted May 24, 2021 Been using these for a few years now..... exceptionally bright and proven to last for me. At the time I was researching this the streamlight waypoint was what alot of people were using but I think its garbage its not bright enough and has a very narrow beam. The Stanleys beam seems to be the perfect balance of spread https://www.amazon.com/STANLEY-SL10LEDS-920-Lumen-Rechargeable-Spotlight/dp/B00OU67Z80/ref=asc_df_B00OU67Z80/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=198090983914&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=11115066361006231885&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9012227&hvtargid=pla-358345662183&psc=1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish5 Posted May 24, 2021 Report Share Posted May 24, 2021 Go light. is remote control, has suction or magnet mount, very bright, pretty tight beam. Used one on my duck boat. Our emc trucks all have one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triplec Posted May 25, 2021 Report Share Posted May 25, 2021 Yup there's a lot of new stuff. But my favorite for now. Rechargable 1500 lumens and 25K candela in the palm of your hand https://www.surefire.com/products/illumination/flashlights/fury-dual-fuel-tactical/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smilemaker Posted May 25, 2021 Report Share Posted May 25, 2021 my vote goes to the stanley can't be beat for the money various styles so you have to see which suits you bettet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RacerxV6 Posted May 25, 2021 Report Share Posted May 25, 2021 Yes, Stanley Fatmax, I have one on my boat. It also holds a charge for a very long time..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoneyB Posted May 25, 2021 Report Share Posted May 25, 2021 https://www.amazon.com/Streamlight-44900-Waypoint-Spotlight-Yellow/dp/B003GXFBH0 The streamlight is a nice light as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCFD rtrd. Posted May 25, 2021 Report Share Posted May 25, 2021 Haven't night fished in years, so can't recommend a light. But when I did, I adapted a clamp mount from the light to my trolling motor shaft. This kept the light as far up front as possible and kept the light from shinning on the boat, which causes night blindness. Just saying. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeH Posted May 25, 2021 Report Share Posted May 25, 2021 I am the type of person who spends way too much time researching what might be the best of any given product. Within the last year I wanted to replace my 20+ year old Q-Beam - you know the one with the old kinked up power cord and weighed about 5 pounds! Well, after what seemed like hours of researching best handheld spotlights I purchased a Streamlight Waypoint 300. I am completely satisfied with my purchase. I have used it at night crossing Charlotte Harbor. It works great. Watch the attached video from Streamlight. I would buy it again if necessary. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonV Posted May 25, 2021 Report Share Posted May 25, 2021 17 hours ago, triplec said: Yup there's a lot of new stuff. But my favorite for now. Rechargable 1500 lumens and 25K candela in the palm of your hand https://www.surefire.com/products/illumination/flashlights/fury-dual-fuel-tactical/ I'm with the Fat Max crew, mines been fantastic. This surefire is way out of my tax bracket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whichwaysup Posted May 25, 2021 Report Share Posted May 25, 2021 https://www.oldhousedreams.com/style/lighthouse/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoneyB Posted May 25, 2021 Report Share Posted May 25, 2021 I have some high output hand held flashlights too. They pull a lot of power and will get hot on extended run time. I have them around but I do not think it would be what your looking for as a full time spot light for the boat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthernWake Posted May 25, 2021 Report Share Posted May 25, 2021 I had a cheap waterproof black and decker I kept in the duck boat that worked great. For everyone- don’t run with your spotlight permanently on or even worse a light bar on your boat. It’s a serious peeve of mine 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeH Posted May 25, 2021 Report Share Posted May 25, 2021 31 minutes ago, SouthernWake said: I had a cheap waterproof black and decker I kept in the duck boat that worked great. For everyone- don’t run with your spotlight permanently on or even worse a light bar on your boat. It’s a serious peeve of mine I agree with you regarding the light bars. I have always thought that running at night with a light bar would be illegal, but I haven't bothered to look for the law. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuddyBottomBluz Posted May 25, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2021 I am leaning towards the Stanley, remember I still have to put gas in the boat! The tech is getting better and better, long gone are the halogen days. I agree with the lightbar issue. The people who put them on their vehicles and use them on the roads are fools, maybe the spotlight will come in handy and blast them and see how they like it. I guess reading comprehension is declining in this country, "Off Road Use Only"..........what does that mean? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeH Posted May 25, 2021 Report Share Posted May 25, 2021 Here are a couple links to the law. It seems like the answer to the question "are light bars legal to run at night" has the answer of a definite "yes/no/maybe/it depends." I also found a couple threads on The Hull Truth that got quite heated (typical). https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/33/83.20 https://www.navcen.uscg.gov/?pageName=NavRulesAmalgamated#rule20 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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