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Running the boat at night #2593043
09/28/18 09:47 AM
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Ran across one of these yesterday on a charger boat. Thought it was cool. I'm curious how well it works.Night vision for boats

Re: Running the boat at night [Re: dnolen] #2593071
09/28/18 10:07 AM
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3500 bucks. They like those things. I watched the videos. Pretty cool, I'd like to see it in person.

Re: Running the boat at night [Re: dnolen] #2593100
09/28/18 10:26 AM
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dont care if its 10k it still wont show those floaters right under the waters surface. But still cool!


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Re: Running the boat at night [Re: dnolen] #2593130
09/28/18 10:55 AM
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A spot light works great and is a hell of a lot cheaper thumbup

Re: Running the boat at night [Re: dnolen] #2593139
09/28/18 11:01 AM
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I've used night vision units on the water at night, they work pretty dang good because of light reflection off the water. A strong spotlight works if it is mounted under the gunwale so it shines flat ahead. But that isn't a legal light according to so Water Patrol officers.


I've spent most of the money I've made in my lifetime on hunting and fishing. The rest I just wasted.....

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Re: Running the boat at night [Re: BhamFred] #2593204
09/28/18 12:00 PM
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Originally Posted by BhamFred
I've used night vision units on the water at night, they work pretty dang good because of light reflection off the water. A strong spotlight works if it is mounted under the gunwale so it shines flat ahead. But that isn't a legal light according to so Water Patrol officers.

I've heard of guys getting hit hard on pickwick and Wilson running lights. One guy pulled his ticket out. They got him for a spot light and his anchor light not being 24inchs above the cowling. It was mounted on top of the motor.

Re: Running the boat at night [Re: dnolen] #2594011
09/29/18 08:55 AM
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Pretty damn stupid giving a man a ticket for using a spotlight to see what he is running at. We ran GW boats with permanently mounted aircraft landing lights mounted under the bow, you could see a cigarette pack on the water at 100 yards. Marine police were just looking for a ticket to write when this started in the 80's.


I've spent most of the money I've made in my lifetime on hunting and fishing. The rest I just wasted.....

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Re: Running the boat at night [Re: dnolen] #2594365
09/29/18 04:20 PM
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So you cant run headlights on a boat at night? I dont understand?? Any white illumination light? And i thought the white stern light just had to be "unobstructed" above the motor?


The harder I practice, the luckier I get.
Re: Running the boat at night [Re: gman] #2594538
09/29/18 07:46 PM
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Originally Posted by gman
So you cant run headlights on a boat at night? I dont understand?? Any white illumination light? And i thought the white stern light just had to be "unobstructed" above the motor?


Yeah, I'd like to see the actual regulation posted. I have a 7850 lumen LED light mounted on my bow and my stern light only clears the motor by about 6"


If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land. 2 Chronicles 7:14
Re: Running the boat at night [Re: FurFlyin] #2594581
09/29/18 08:03 PM
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Originally Posted by FurFlyin
Originally Posted by gman
So you cant run headlights on a boat at night? I dont understand?? Any white illumination light? And i thought the white stern light just had to be "unobstructed" above the motor?


Yeah, I'd like to see the actual regulation posted. I have a 7850 lumen LED light mounted on my bow and my stern light only clears the motor by about 6"


No other lights that may be mistaken for required navigation lights may be exhibited.

The all-round white light (or the masthead light) must be at least one meter (3.3 ft.) higher than the sidelights

Copied from there web site. I have been warned while running docking lights before.

Re: Running the boat at night [Re: dnolen] #2594629
09/29/18 08:33 PM
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I don't think they'll be mistaking my LED spot light for navigation lights, but that would most likely be a judgement call on their part. I'm gonna run keep running it. My stern light is only 36" tall, so that's cutting it real close on that part of the regs.


If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land. 2 Chronicles 7:14
Re: Running the boat at night [Re: dnolen] #2594644
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Tow boats run the rivers with a brazillion horsepower swiveling beacon that would blind the sun but we can't use headlights on our boats? That's insane.


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Re: Running the boat at night [Re: dnolen] #2594649
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There’s a pontoon boat on Jordan that has head
Ights. Looks like a 65 Buick on the water at night.

Re: Running the boat at night [Re: dnolen] #2594673
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Bet my old astroglass looked like a pinto! ^^


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Re: Running the boat at night [Re: dnolen] #2594979
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I think elkhunter needs one of those


Yeah c’mon. Daniel White
Re: Running the boat at night [Re: blade] #2595710
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Originally Posted by blade
There’s a pontoon boat on Jordan that has head
Ights. Looks like a 65 Buick on the water at night.


It’s illegal. He can be ticketed.

Re: Running the boat at night [Re: dnolen] #2595791
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So no forward facing headlights? But you're allowed to run a boat at night? They're saying i'm just supposed to assume nothing is floating on the water and God is gonna protect me? Several times back in the day my headlights saved my lower unit because I was able to see floating debris in time to avoid. What is reasoning for no headlights?


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Re: Running the boat at night [Re: dnolen] #2595802
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Guess we can't gator hunt anymore?


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Re: Running the boat at night [Re: gman] #2595812
10/01/18 09:28 AM
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Originally Posted by gman
So no forward facing headlights? But you're allowed to run a boat at night? They're saying i'm just supposed to assume nothing is floating on the water and God is gonna protect me? Several times back in the day my headlights saved my lower unit because I was able to see floating debris in time to avoid. What is reasoning for no headlights?


Got stopped many years back for this at Riverfest in Gadsden. WP said that the approaching boats cannot see your running lights if you have docking/running lights on at the same level. I said ok and wen on my way but it really makes not sense if you observe the rules and pass on right like you are supposed to. However, had one person make the argument that how do I know you are coming at me of going away from me if the lights are on? I can see his point, but kind of useless to me.

Re: Running the boat at night [Re: RCHRR] #2595846
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Originally Posted by RCHRR
Originally Posted by blade
There’s a pontoon boat on Jordan that has head
Ights. Looks like a 65 Buick on the water at night.


It’s illegal. He can be ticketed.


Yeah, I know. Surprised it hasn't happened and stopped him.

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