Bow light wiring dropped into the hull...

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We took bow light out for replacement, didn't get around to installing the new one for a few days and the wires dropped into what looks to be an irretrievable area behind the built in cooler (1999 Stingray 190RS Bowrider). Does anyone make a battery powered bow light that will take the place (and spot) of the original screw mounted light? Am I screwed and have to find a way to run new wires? TIA!
 

Silvertip

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Can you see the wire with a pen light? If you can still see the wire, make a hook on the end of a piece of stiff wire and fish it back out.
 

GA_Boater

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Some inside out duct tape wrapped around Silvertip's hook may also assist snagging the wire even if you can't see it. It's down there waiting for you.
 

fishrdan

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^^^ That's what I was thinking too.

If you can't see it, duct tape a piece of 3/8 or 1/2" hose to a shop vac, then probe around to vac the wire out.

They do make battery operated bow lights, they run a couple of D cell batteries. I would opt for the proper repair though.....
 
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