Solar Lighting for red/green and anchor light.

[Fzy1]

I was looking for a solar light system for the Bow Lights.

I want to go as green as possible on my boat and extend my Battery time.

Currently I have a anchor light that is solar. It is very bright and lasts all night.

Does anyone know of one?

 

[NYBo]

Re: Solar Lighting for red/green and anchor light.

Welcome to iboats!

I have never heard of a USCG-approved solar-powered anchor light.

Be that as it may, you will only use the bow navigation light(s) when making way. What are you using for propulsion?

 

[Fzy1]

Re: Solar Lighting for red/green and anchor light.

right now I am still assessing the over all repairs needed to the Boat.

It is an Arrow Glass Cougar... a Tri-hull. I just bought it for 250. However it needs pretty much everything. there was a hole covered by a single sheet of half inch plywood. that was not sealed in any way.

the motor needs a water pump I am told. the tilt/ motor lift is disconnected. Like I said I am still assessing it.

I have no body work skills.

I am eager to try.

 

[JoLin]

Re: Solar Lighting for red/green and anchor light.

NYBo's question was about the motor. Navigation lights are only used when you're underway, i.e., when the motor is running. If the motor has an alternator it's charging your battery and replacing whatever current is drawn by the lights. Ergo, solar lighting is unnecessary- and as previously mentioned, NOT USCG approved.

Change your anchor light over to LED (USCG approved, of course) and don't worry about the nav. lights (provided your motor charges the battery).

My .02

 

[Fzy1]

Re: Solar Lighting for red/green and anchor light.

Thank you gentlemen for the information.

 

[Boatist]

Re: Solar Lighting for red/green and anchor light.

As other have said bow red and green lights can only be on when under way. Under way means you are not anchored or tied to a dock. If you turn the bow red and green light on while anchored you can to sighted by Coast Guard.
If your drift fishing you are under way and red an green must be on and ofCourse with motor or sailing must be on at night or restricted visabilty.

If you want low battery drain then by LED Bow, and Stern lights.
Higher cost but low battery drain and very long life.

 

[JoLin]

Re: Solar Lighting for red/green and anchor light.

If your drift fishing you are under way and red an green must be on and ofCourse with motor or sailing must be on at night or restricted visabilty.

If you want low battery drain then by LED Bow, and Stern lights.
Higher cost but low battery drain and very long life.

Dang- forgot about drifting (I don't do it). Good catch!