Boat navigation lights are essential safety features required on all watercraft to ensure visibility and communicate the vessel's status and direction to other boats, especially from sunset to sunrise and during poor visibility conditions. These lights include bow lights, stern lights, and sometimes all-round lights, depending on the size and type of vessel. Bow lights are bi-color, displaying green on the starboard side and red on the port side, helping indicate the direction the vessel is facing. Stern lights are white and visible across a 135-degree range directly behind the boat. All-round lights, visible across 360 degrees, are used in various configurations depending on the boat's operation and can serve as an anchor light when illuminated alone.
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Osculati 11.139.06 Navisafe Navilight 360° White with Suction Cup is a versatile marine lighting solution. Its suction cup base allows for easy attachment to smooth surfaces, and its compatibility with GoPro® mounts adds convenience. With five operating modes, including all-round, masthead, sternlight, safety, and cabin lights, this compact light offers up to 85 hours of continuous use. Whether you're anchoring, navigating, or signaling, this light enhances safety and visibility during marine activities.
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€ 118,87
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1-2 weeks delivery time Introducing the Osculati 11.139.07 Navisafe Navilight 360° Tricolor with Suction Cup, a compact and versatile navigation light designed for maritime enthusiasts. With five operating modes, including a tricolor masthead light, stern light, bicolour light, and individual green and red lights, this Navilight caters to various navigational needs. Boasting impressive battery life ranging from 12 to 38 hours, it ensures prolonged illumination during your maritime adventures. The dimensions vary from 68x35 mm to 90 mm in height, offering flexibility in placement. Equipped with a convenient suction cup, this Navilight combines efficiency with ease of use, making it an essential companion for safer and more enjoyable boating experiences.
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€ 127,20
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Osculati 11.139.11 Navimount Horizontal Support is tailored to provide reliable support for NAVISAFE Navilight models 11.139.04 and 11.139.05. This support ensures secure mounting, keeping your Navilight in place for optimal visibility during marine activities. It's an essential accessory for maintaining stability and safety, ensuring your navigation lights remain effective and visible in various conditions, enhancing your overall boating experience.
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€ 18,34
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Osculati 11.139.12 Navimount Horizontal Support Self-Adhesive F. Boat is crafted to offer reliable support for NAVISAFE Navilight models 11.139.04 and 11.139.05. Designed with a self-adhesive rubber base tailored for pneumatic boats, it ensures secure mounting without drilling or extra hardware. This support enhances visibility and safety during navigation, keeping your Navilight firmly in place on your boat. It's an ideal accessory for pneumatic boat owners seeking convenience and stability for their navigation lights during marine activities.
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€ 32,77
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Osculati 11.139.13 Navimount Boat Support for Ø 25/35 mm Rails is tailored to offer sturdy support for NAVISAFE Navilight models 11.139.04 and 11.139.05. Compatible with rails of either Ø 25 or 35 mm, this support provides versatile mounting options for boats of different sizes. It ensures secure attachment of your Navilight, enhancing visibility and safety during navigation. Whether your boat has Ø 25 or 35 mm rails, this Navimount Boat Support is a reliable solution for keeping your navigation lights securely in place during all your marine excursions.
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€ 25,56
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Osculati 11.139.16 Navisafe/Navimount Adapter simplifies the process of installing any NAVISAFE light onto the NAVIMOUNT mounting system. With its magnetic base and adapter, it provides a secure and convenient connection between your NAVISAFE light and the NAVIMOUNT system. This adapter ensures compatibility and ease of installation, allowing you to effortlessly mount your NAVISAFE light for navigation, signaling, or general illumination purposes. It enhances the functionality and versatility of your marine lighting setup, ensuring a stable and reliable connection for your marine lighting needs.
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€ 10,26
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Osculati 11.139.19 NAVISAFE Mounting Kit offers a complete lighting solution for small tenders, canoes, and fishing boats in need of a 360° white light for enhanced visibility on the water. The kit includes the Navilight 360° (11.139.01), providing optimal illumination to meet safety navigation requirements. The versatile 4-piece pole allows for adjustable height, while the vertical support ensures secure mounting. Conveniently packaged with a neoprene carrying bag, this kit is not only practical but also easy to transport and store. Upgrade your boat's lighting system effortlessly with this comprehensive and efficient solution from Osculati, enhancing safety and visibility during your maritime adventures.
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€ 123,87
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Osculati 11.139.33 NAVISAFE Bracket is a sturdy and reliable mounting solution designed for 25-mm Ø tubes. Its durable construction ensures stability even in harsh marine environments. Compatible with various magnetic heads, including models 11.139.01, 11.139.03, 11.139.04, and 11.139.05, it offers versatility for securely attaching navigation lights, antennas, or other marine accessories, making it an essential addition to any boat or vessel.
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€ 19,99
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Osculati 11.140.00 360° Standard Retractable Pole is a versatile and durable lighting solution designed for vessels up to 20 meters in length. Its stainless steel base allows for easy height adjustment and doubles as a flag holder. With a sleek black plastic light and compatibility with a halogen bulb, it offers enhanced visibility and functionality, making it an essential addition to any boat or vessel.
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€ 45,87
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Osculati 11.140.01 360° SS Retractable Pole is a reliable lighting solution designed for vessels up to 20 meters long. Crafted from durable AISI316 stainless steel, its self-locking base allows for easy height adjustment and doubles as a flag holder. With its sleek stainless steel finish and compatibility with a halogen bulb, this retractable pole enhances visibility and functionality on board, making it an essential accessory for any boat or vessel.
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€ 67,81
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Osculati 11.140.02 360° Standard Retractable Pole is a versatile lighting solution designed for vessels up to 20 meters long. Crafted with an AISI316 stainless steel base, it offers easy height adjustment and doubles as a flag holder. With its white plastic light and compatibility with a halogen bulb, this retractable pole enhances visibility and functionality on board, making it an essential accessory for any boat or vessel.
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€ 45,76
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Osculati 11.140.10 360° Telescopic Angled LED Pole is a versatile lighting solution designed for vessels under 20 meters in length. Made from durable polycarbonate and AISI316 stainless steel, it features a through-hull design for seamless integration and meets COLREG72 standards for navigation lights. With its black plastic LED light, this pole offers efficient illumination and flexible positioning, making it an essential addition for enhancing visibility and safety on board any boat or vessel.
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€ 61,37
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Osculati 11.140.11 360° Telescopic Angled LED Pole is a versatile lighting solution tailored for vessels under 20 meters long. Crafted from durable polycarbonate and AISI316 stainless steel, it's designed for through-hull installation, ensuring seamless integration. Certified to meet COLREG72 standards, it offers reliable navigation lighting. With its white plastic LED light, telescopic and angled design, this pole enhances visibility and flexibility on board, making it an essential accessory for marine safety and convenience.
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€ 61,39
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Osculati 11.140.12 360° SS Telescopic Angled LED Pole is a versatile lighting solution tailored for vessels under 20 meters in length. Crafted from durable polycarbonate and AISI316 stainless steel, it's designed for through-hull installation, ensuring seamless integration into the boat's structure. Certified to meet COLREG72 standards, it provides reliable navigation lighting. With its stainless steel light, telescopic and angled design, this pole offers flexibility and durability, making it an essential addition for marine safety and convenience.
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€ 83,28
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Osculati 11.140.15 360° Standard LED Pole in Black Light is a reliable lighting solution designed for vessels under 20 meters long. Crafted from durable polycarbonate and AISI316 stainless steel, it's built for through-hull installation and meets COLREG72 standards for navigation lights. With its sleek black plastic design and included LED bulb, this pole provides efficient illumination and durability, making it an ideal choice for enhancing visibility and safety on board any boat or vessel.
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€ 67,94
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Osculati 11.140.16 360° Standard LED Pole in White Light is designed for vessels under 20 meters long. Crafted from durable polycarbonate and AISI316 stainless steel, it's built for through-hull installation and meets COLREG72 standards for navigation lights. With its white plastic design and included LED bulb, this pole provides efficient illumination and durability, making it an ideal choice for enhancing visibility and safety on board any boat or vessel.
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€ 67,44
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Osculati 11.140.20 360° Pole With 30° Black Light is tailored for vessels up to 20 meters long. Featuring an AISI316 stainless steel base with adjustable height settings, it offers versatility and convenience. Additionally, the stainless steel pole doubles as a flag holder, adding to its functionality. With its included halogen bulb and sleek black plastic design, this pole provides efficient illumination and durability, making it an excellent choice for enhancing visibility and practicality on board any boat or vessel.
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€ 47,57
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Osculati 11.140.22 360° Pole With 30° White Light is designed for vessels up to 20 meters long. Featuring an AISI316 stainless steel base with adjustable height settings, it offers versatility and convenience. Additionally, the stainless steel pole doubles as a flag holder, adding to its functionality. With its included halogen bulb and sleek white plastic design, this pole provides efficient illumination and durability, making it an excellent choice for enhancing visibility and practicality on board any boat or vessel.
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€ 47,57
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Osculati 11.140.30 360° LED Pole With 30° Black Light is ideal for vessels under 20 meters long. Crafted from polycarbonate and AISI316 stainless steel, it ensures durability in marine conditions. Featuring a through-hull design and COLREG72 certification, it provides reliable navigation lighting. With its included LED bulb and sleek black plastic construction, this pole offers efficient illumination, making it a practical choice for enhancing visibility and safety on board any boat or vessel.
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€ 62,96
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Osculati 11.140.31 360° LED Pole With 30° White Light is specifically designed for vessels under 20 meters in length. Crafted from durable polycarbonate and AISI316 stainless steel, it ensures longevity and resilience in marine environments. With its through-hull design and COLREG72 certification, it provides reliable navigation lighting. Featuring a sleek white plastic construction and an included LED bulb, this pole offers efficient illumination, making it an excellent choice for enhancing visibility and safety on board any boat or vessel.
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€ 62,92
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What are the benefits of using LED Boat Navigation Light over traditional bulb lights for marine navigation lights?
LED lights offer several benefits over traditional bulb lights for marine navigation, enhancing both efficiency and safety on the water. First, LED boat lights consume significantly less power, which is crucial for maintaining battery life during long outings or overnight trips on vessels like fishing boats, pontoons, and yachts. They also have a much longer lifespan, reducing the frequency of replacements and offering greater reliability, which is essential under the stringent USCG requirements for visibility and durability. Additionally, LED lights provide brighter and clearer illumination, ensuring that they meet the 2nm to 3nm visibility standards required for marine navigation. This makes them an ideal choice for all types of marine vessels, from small kayaks to larger power boats, where consistent, dependable lighting is critical.
Further enhancing their application, LED Boat Navigation Lights such as bow and stern lights are now standard on modern vessels, including pontoon fishing boats and yachts. These LED fixtures offer specialized solutions like the bi-color bow lights for enhanced directional awareness and fold-down stern lights that are crucial for conforming with navigation standards while anchored. The durability and water resistance of these lights are assured through features like IP67 waterproofing and robust housings, making them suitable for varying marine conditions. Additionally, the easy installation and maintenance of flush-mount and deck-mount options ensure that upgrading to LED systems is straightforward. These improvements in LED technology underscore their growing indispensability in marine navigation, providing reliable and efficient lighting solutions that cater to the diverse needs of all marine vessels from bass boats to luxury yachts.
What are the specific led navigation lights for boats requirements for boats operating in both fresh and saltwater environments?
The specific navigation light requirements for boats operating in both fresh and saltwater environments are governed by regulations to ensure visibility and safety. Vessels are required to have various navigation lights including a masthead light, stern light, and, for vessels over 12 meters, sidelights and potentially an all-round light. These lights must be visible at a minimum distance of 2 nautical miles for vessels under 12 meters, and 3 nautical miles for vessels over 12 meters. LED options offer enhanced durability with IP67 waterproof ratings, ensuring they withstand the corrosive nature of saltwater and perform reliably in freshwater. The use of red and green marine navigation lights (bi-color light) on the bow and white lights at the stern is standard, helping to indicate the direction of the boat to other vessels to prevent collisions.
In addition to the standard marine boat navigation lights required by regulations, many boaters enhance visibility and safety with advanced LED marine lighting options designed specifically for marine environments. These include super bright LED boat bow navigation lights and boat stern light lights, fold-down LED stern anchor lights for easy storage, and all-around lights with adjustable height features, suitable for pontoons, fishing boats, and yachts. High-quality products from brands like Pactrade Marine and Five Oceans offer lights with IP67 waterproof ratings and robust stainless steel or zamak finishes to resist harsh marine conditions. For boats operating in areas requiring intense illumination, adding deck-mounted flush lights or portable clamp-on models ensures compliance and increases safety during night navigation, suitable for vessels traveling on both freshwater and saltwater.
What are the advantages of using all-round boat lights on small boats and kayaks for 360-degree visibility?
All-round boat lights provide crucial advantages for small boats and kayaks, ensuring 360-degree visibility which is vital for safe navigation, particularly in congested or low-light conditions. These lights help other vessels clearly see the boat from any direction, significantly reducing the risk of collisions. Being typically LED, these lights are energy-efficient and durable, offering long-lasting visibility without frequent replacements. Furthermore, many all-round lights are designed to be waterproof (often IP67), which ensures they perform reliably in marine environments, protecting against water ingress even when subjected to splashing or rain. This makes them an essential safety feature for any small watercraft, from pontoon boats to leisure kayaks.
For enhanced safety and compliance with maritime regulations, many boaters upgrade their vessel’s lighting with LED navigation lights that offer both functional and aesthetic benefits. Products such as the DC 12V young marine LED boat lights bow and stern anchor lights are specifically designed for pontoon and fishing boats, ensuring visibility up to the required nautical miles with energy-efficient, IP67 waterproof ratings. These versatile lights come with features like a swivel cover and are often height-adjustable from 26-42 inches, suitable for varying vessel sizes. Additionally, flush mount lights and deck-mounted stern lights, available in durable stainless steel housing with a plated silver finish, provide robust options for harsh marine conditions, ensuring that boats remain visible and safe in both fresh and saltwater environments.