All around light for poling platform

General Boats and Motors
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Just wondering if anybody has a recommendation for a light that attaches to the poling platform. I think I would like a folding one but would be open to any suggestions. Thanks as always.

Don’t have a knack for makin motors crank,
But I’m pretty good at drinkin beer

The best way to a fisherman’s heart is through his fly.

2002 Florida Skiff
90 Merc.

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Just get a really short one and mount it upside down under the poling platform. west marine sells one that is about 3 inches tall. works great and its out of the way and you dont have to worry about flipping it up and down everytime it gets dark.

197 poineer F150
31 yellowfin twin 275

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I think the regs state that the all around(anchor)light should be on top or above the highest point on the boat. If you mount it below the platform it would be easier to block the light, therefore making it harder to see from the front. I’ve always used a 6" fold down light, mounted on the back, on the platforms I’ve built. I’d just rather be legal. Besides, it only takes less than a minute to flip it up when it gets dark.(Like once a day)
Just my 2 cents worth.

Bob Van Gundy
Marine Designs,Inc.
Custom Aluminum Fabrication
803-727-4069

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Bob’s idea will def. keep you legal.

I have also installed ‘small’ LED style dome lights that are very low power, but Bright.
They can be mounted on a flat surface of your choice(amybe the rear edge of you rplatform, etc) and not be in the way. Have had them on my engine covers for years, but my engine’s were also the highest point of those boats…

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Thanks for the replies. Happy Bob…what is the name or brand of the light you install. Thanks

Don’t have a knack for makin motors crank,
But I’m pretty good at drinkin beer

The best way to a fisherman’s heart is through his fly.

2002 Florida Skiff
90 Merc.

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i think mines a hella. never failed or fogged

www.flyfishingsc.com

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I’ve used a couple of different brands, Attwood & Hella

Bob Van Gundy
Marine Designs,Inc.
Custom Aluminum Fabrication
803-727-4069

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http://www.discountmarinesupplies.com/Hella_2010_All_Round_Pole_Lights.html

Thats what I have… Fixed shipping too, so its better to order several items at once to avoid seperate shipping costs