Stern light on Cowling?

[BayBolt23]

Yeah Im just interested in the light beeing on while Im running mainly, so if I tie into a hot wire it will work? Im no electrician either just wondering.

[Ray]

YOu need a fuse for protection and a switch to turn it on and off or it might run the batry down.

[BayBolt23]

Sounds like a job for my lil brother (electrician). Thanks Ray Ray

[cmdrost]

Like Deadly said, just know its not legal.....meaning you can still get a ticket. And yes, thats how mine is rigged too. It just is so much more functional back there out of the way.

[Reel Bender]

Wonder what happens when You buy a New Boat and it's mounted on the motor and if you get stopped and tell them that was the way it came? Do they cut ya slack and give a warning or shame on you!

[cmdrost]

no, because all dealers will tell you its not legal and some won't do it anymore.

[Waterbowl]

Originally Posted by Big Nasty

My stern navigational light is always getting in the way because of its length. Has anyone ever put a short stern navigational light on the top of the cowling? Where can I find one of these lights?

I have always had my light mounted on the cowling and have been pulled over numerous times and never a word about it. 2 times were pre sun or post sun. Here is a picture of it.I know the picture is not very big so if you want a larger picture I can e-mail it to you. Also mine is half moon so the light does not hit me when Im night running.

[supercajun]

a dealer wont put it on unless you ask for it because it voids the warranty on the cowling. ever price a cowling for a big motor? makes you think twice about drilling holes.

[Waterbowl]

Originally Posted by supercajun

a dealer wont put it on unless you ask for it because it voids the warranty on the cowling. ever price a cowling for a big motor? makes you think twice about drilling holes.

8 out of 10 guys that that I know that have big motors are out of warranty anyway so that's the least of their worries.

[huntin fool]

Originally Posted by Waterbowl

I have always had my light mounted on the cowling and have been pulled over numerous times and never a word about it. 2 times were pre sun or post sun. Here is a picture of it.I know the picture is not very big so if you want a larger picture I can e-mail it to you. Also mine is half moon so the light does not hit me when Im night running.

Hawse, you got one sweet looking boat as far as i can see!!!!

[BayBolt23]

Hey waterbowl give us a close up shot of light and while you at it show us a pic of your boat. Look bad ***!

[JDd]

Originally Posted by Deadly D

Running the light on the motor is legal while running but it is not for sitting on anchor. When on anchor your anchor light must be higher than any obstruction on your vessel and has to be seen 360 degrees

Exactly