Boating rules for Yaks

[Raymond]

Several have talked about night fishing out of their yaks and I would like to know what rules need to be followed as far as lighting is concerned. I understand no one wants to be run over but do you need the same bow/anchor lighting as a motorized boat? If so, where did you purchase and mount?

[Dink]

Get one of them hats with the led lights in the bill.......Bam!! instant anchor light!!

[SaltyShaw]

Yeh i would love to do it, but man you are vunerable out there in a yak at night . . . .

[longsidelandry]

Originally Posted by Raymond

Several have talked about night fishing out of their yaks and I would like to know what rules need to be followed as far as lighting is concerned. I understand no one wants to be run over but do you need the same bow/anchor lighting as a motorized boat? If so, where did you purchase and mount?

You can get you those clamp lights from Academy that are battery powered.

[SaltyShaw]

Hmmm battery powered? Do they last and put out enough?

[longsidelandry]

Here ya go, $12.99 each

[longsidelandry]

Originally Posted by SaltyShaw

Hmmm battery powered? Do they last and put out enough?

Couldn't tell ya. I never used them, just saw them at Academy. They take 2 D batteries.

[Raymond]

No place to mount those on a yak, west marine has an anchor light that probably suctions to the back. My main concern is the front of the boat.
Going to call LWLF and try to find out, will let ya'll know what they say.

Only requirement for yaks at night is an anchor light with 360 degree visability. PFD are required but you are not required to have one on unless the yak has propulsion by means other than paddle.

[Ray]

I came within 50 ft of hitting a yak in Big Lake at night last year, running about 35 mph. Didn't see him till it was almost too late.

[SaltyShaw]

That coulda been ugly . . . .

[Sea-Trac Offshore]

Legally all you have to have is a flash light to signal boats. Me, I have an led stern light that telescopes from 1' to 5' so the air and mudboats see me.

[SaltyShaw]

pics?

[Sea-Trac Offshore]

I do not have the kayaks here but will get some for ya when I get to the yard. Sorry

[SaltyShaw]

Originally Posted by Southshore Marine

I do not have the kayaks here but will get some for ya when I get to the yard. Sorry

No problem I got a Hobie outback and I just want to see this light setup. Thanks

[bmac]

If you are using a milk crate with rod holders, you can trim a pool noodle down so it fits in a holder. Then get a 5' piece of 1/2" or 3/4" PVC and attach one of those lights to the PVC. Jam the PVC in the pool noodle hole and it should fit tightly.

[longsidelandry]

Originally Posted by bmac

If you are using a milk crate with rod holders, you can trim a pool noodle down so it fits in a holder. Then get a 5' piece of 1/2" or 3/4" PVC and attach one of those lights to the PVC. Jam the PVC in the pool noodle hole and it should fit tightly.

Good idea. Or you can just tie-wrap the PVC to the milk crate that way you can still use the rod holder.

[Sea-Trac Offshore]

This is it.
Mine is about 5 years old and still kicking. Bright enough that it lights the kayak up.
http://www.cabelas.com/catalog/produ...e-001b2166c2c0

[longsidelandry]

Originally Posted by Southshore Marine

This is it.
Mine is about 5 years old and still kicking. Bright enough that it lights the kayak up.
http://www.cabelas.com/catalog/produ...e-001b2166c2c0

So you have a battery in your yak?

[Sea-Trac Offshore]

Yes. In my other Hurricane I had a plug in the tankwell and kept a small battery in my crate. This powered the light and a 5" Lowrance in the dash.

[Sea-Trac Offshore]

All you need is one of the deer feeder batteries from Academy