I have got my navigation lights from Piplers of Poole. Neat little LED lumps which are designed for RIBS but I think they will be just fine for me. They should draw under 2W between them.
I have fitted the stern light without much trouble. The side lights will have to wait until I have painted the booms gallow support and screwed it in place. Then I can put one at each end.
I have wired them in temporarily to check that the basic idea works and it does. I shall feel much safer sailing around in the gloaming, which often happens to me when I am looking for good anchorage in the evening.
They are looking good, the bracket for the stern light is very smart. Are you happy with the quality of solar panel? I am looking to get a 10w panel and leisure battery and it's always good to get a recommendation.
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Phil
The 10W panel seems to work for me. I have it charging a little 20Ahr battery and it seems to keep it charged enough for weekend sailing. I only had it for a couple of months last year, so it will get its first full season's trial next year.
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ReplyDeleteThe LED nav lights are completely sealed in themselves. The back of the LED is a solid block of epoxy with two wires coming out of it. The problem I find is how to make the connection between those wires and the power lines to the battery waterproof. I have tried to shield them inside the plastic domes of the light units, but that won't protect them if they were submerged (heaven forbid).