Magnum Posted July 20, 2016 Report Share Posted July 20, 2016 I want to add a LED Light Bar or LED spot lights on my 2300 HPS but don't want to block my vision. Anyone done this on a boat without a t-top? I was trying to figure out how to mount something like these: https://www.amazon.com/Nilight-Driving-Mounting-Bracket-Warranty/dp/B00G620ZVU/ref=pd_bxgy_263_img_3?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=NBT64F6WV2D65CV70XTM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarleyG8r Posted July 20, 2016 Report Share Posted July 20, 2016 Couple of these on the windshield frame? http://www.marineproducts.net/clamp-on-bracket-for-spreader-light-clamp-only/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fin-addict Posted July 21, 2016 Report Share Posted July 21, 2016 may I ask, what is the intended use for. may make a difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnum Posted July 21, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2016 I want them for running at night, for early starts and late evenings. Also might try some night fishing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackacre Posted July 21, 2016 Report Share Posted July 21, 2016 In my experience running with lights on at night ruins your night vision and blinds other boaters. You should only use lights momentarily to shine a marker for example. You would be better served with a handheld spotlight that you can aim in different directions and use sparingly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lap it Up Posted July 21, 2016 Report Share Posted July 21, 2016 3 minutes ago, blackacre said: In my experience running with lights on at night ruins your night vision and blinds other boaters. You should only use lights momentarily to shine a marker for example. You would be better served with a handheld spotlight that you can aim in different directions and use sparingly. This is exactly correct. Running around like a UFO is a no no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fin-addict Posted July 22, 2016 Report Share Posted July 22, 2016 17 hours ago, Lap it Up said: This is exactly correct. Running around like a UFO is a no no. Exactly, that is why I asked the question. figured that was going to be the answer. in fla. and a lot of other states it is against the law to run with any type of spotlights on except to check for channel markers and such for a moment or aid in docking. best use a hand held as stated. it is also very dangerous to yourself and other boaters, causes night blindness. please think about this before doing do. fin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mellow Yellow 1806V Posted July 22, 2016 Report Share Posted July 22, 2016 I duck hunt nearly every day when duck season is in and running in the dark is just part of it. While those light bars are nice to light up the world, nothing is worse than some yahoo coming down the same channel as you with a light bar and or cubes lit up. It literally blinds you and there is nothing you can do except stop and let them pass. I kinda wish they would outlaw them. I rely on gps, and a handheld. I also never run an area in the dark that I haven't run in daylight. With all that being said if you do purchase those lights please be courteous to others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnum Posted July 26, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2016 I understand that the light bar may cause a problem in congested areas and don't plan to use it in running a busy channel or bay. Where I fish, there are not very many boats around in the dark. I would be nice to see a stray piling or well in the dark without having to hold the spot light crossing a rough bay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fin-addict Posted July 27, 2016 Report Share Posted July 27, 2016 please do not take this the wrong way. I'm stating this for your safety and others. if your running in a congested area or not. you cannot run with a spotlight on constantly. it is not safe for you or anyone else around. people off in a distance seeing it might mistake it for something it's not. your loosing the point that everyone is trying to explain to you. if you do not care for yourself, think about others. you will be fined if caught or the very least warned. fin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gulfcoast Posted July 29, 2016 Report Share Posted July 29, 2016 Mine is a little different light (6" spot/Flood combo) but I have mine mounted to my burn bar. I had the burn bar built high with a small platform so that I can stand on it as well when sight casting. It gets the LED up so it does not block my sight and also gives me something to lean/hang on when needed. Here is the burn bar before I put the LED on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCFD rtrd. Posted July 30, 2016 Report Share Posted July 30, 2016 We use to do lots of night fishing, so some form of spot light was necessary for navigation. I experimented with everything, but night blindness and lighting up the interior of the boat was always a problem. Eventually I found the best solution for me. I mounted a remote controlled spot light on the shaft of my trolling motor using a rail clamp (easy on easy off). Had to pull wires to the anchor locker for the light, but the controls were wireless and I operated the light from a fob on the dash. No more lighting-up the interior of the boat and no more night blindness. I used the light about 2 seconds every 30 seconds just to make sure I was still in the channel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fin-addict Posted July 30, 2016 Report Share Posted July 30, 2016 very good idea, those small remotes work very well, had one awhile back, fin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harbday Posted October 26, 2016 Report Share Posted October 26, 2016 On 7/30/2016 at 8:31 AM, SCFD rtrd. said: We use to do lots of night fishing, so some form of spot light was necessary for navigation. I experimented with everything, but night blindness and lighting up the interior of the boat was always a problem. Eventually I found the best solution for me. I mounted a remote controlled spot light on the shaft of my trolling motor using a rail clamp (easy on easy off). Had to pull wires to the anchor locker for the light, but the controls were wireless and I operated the light from a fob on the dash. No more lighting-up the interior of the boat and no more night blindness. I used the light about 2 seconds every 30 seconds just to make sure I was still in the channel. I too have been wrestling with this issue. After seeing GulfCoasts burn bar on another thread, I had a similar one made for my boat and intended to mount a similar light bar. I like the idea of the TM mounted remote spot, though. Can you post a picture of this set up. Do you have to remove the spot light to deploy the TM? Most of my night fishing is around dock lights and we do use the TM constantly. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hurricane Posted October 26, 2016 Report Share Posted October 26, 2016 I have found running with a constant light on actually lowers your visibility. Your eyes get adjusted to the bright reflected light in boat and you can't see much beyond that. Unless you are running tight turning narrow creeks at night, then a constant light would be good. Might give it try with a bright handheld before you install the light bar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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