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 Discover the Plastimo 64981 Navi Light 360° TriColor Navi 2NM, a top-notch navigation light designed for maritime enthusiasts. With a visibility range of 2 nautical miles, this compact and durable light ensures safety and compliance with navigation rules. Crafted by the trusted brand Plastimo, it combines essential red, green, and white colors, making it ideal for various marine applications, from sailing to powerboating. Enhance your vessel's visibility and navigate with confidence, whether in open waters or along coastal routes, with the reliable and innovative Plastimo 64981.
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€ 98,37
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Plastimo 64982 Navimount Vertical Mount is ideal for securing navigation lights on inflatable boats, canoes, kayaks, and steering consoles. Measuring 45 mm high by 62 mm wide with a depth of 55 mm, it comes with two stainless steel screws and is designed to attach the Navi Light 360° 2NM effectively.
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€ 20,96
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Plastimo 64983 Navimount Horizontal Mount is a compact and sturdy solution for attaching Navi Light 360° 2NM. With dimensions of 26 mm in height and 65 mm in diameter, it can be mounted on surfaces like decks or cabin roofs and comes with two stainless steel screws for secure installation.
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€ 20,96
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1-2 weeks delivery time Discover the Plastimo 64984 Navimount RIB Mount, a robust and versatile solution for securely attaching navigation equipment to Rigid Inflatable Boats (RIBs). Engineered for durability in marine environments, this mount ensures stability even in challenging sea conditions. Easy to install and compatible with various navigation instruments, the Plastimo 64984 Navimount RIB Mount provides a reliable and efficient solution for boating enthusiasts, enhancing their confidence and navigation experience on coastal waters or open seas.
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€ 37,23
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Plastimo 64985 Navimount Rail Mount is designed for marine use, fitting Ø 1" or 1" ¼ rails. It measures 67 mm in height and 65 mm in diameter, and comes with two stainless steel screws. This mount securely attaches Navi Light 360° 2NM for reliable performance on the water.
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€ 27,92
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1-2 weeks delivery time Enhance the versatility of your navigation equipment with the Plastimo 64986 Navimount Converter. This converter is designed to seamlessly adapt to both magnetic and suction bases, providing a reliable and secure platform for mounting essential marine tools. With advanced features and durable construction, the Plastimo 64986 ensures a stable connection, allowing you to navigate with confidence in any marine setting. Upgrade your experience and enjoy the convenience of a versatile mounting solution for your navigation devices.
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€ 18,21
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Plastimo 66899 Pack Polelight Navisafe is designed for small boats such as tenders, dinghies, canoes, kayaks, and fishing boats with a transom or vertical cockpit. It features a 360° 2MN Navi Light mast that's waterproof to 10 meters, comes with a connector pole and Vertical Navimount, and has an adjustable pole extending up to 1 meter. Additionally, it includes a neoprene storage bag with dimensions of 36 x Ø 80 mm, and is suitable for boats under 7 meters in length and speeds not exceeding 7 knots.
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€ 128,52
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Plastimo 67194 Navisafe Complete Pack is a reliable marine lighting solution designed for safety and visibility. This comprehensive package includes Navisafe lights and versatile mountings, ensuring essential illumination for navigation. With its user-friendly design and easy installation, the Plastimo 67194 is a practical choice for enhancing marine safety on the water.
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€ 234,26
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1-2 weeks delivery time Plastimo 69113 is a combined LED deck and masthead light, suitable for boats under 12 meters in length. It offers a visibility of 2 nautical miles and has a deck floodlight that provides 300 lumens at a 40° angle. Made from ABS and PMMA materials, this light is durable and efficient with a low consumption rate of 0.1 + 0.4 A.
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€ 213,62
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Plastimo 69114 is a top-notch combined LED deck and masthead light, boasting a 3 nautical mile visibility range for reliable illumination at sea. Engineered for marine use, this light ensures safety and compliance with navigation regulations. Its durability and efficiency make it a trusted choice for nighttime or low-visibility sailing. With features like a combined LED setup, the Plastimo 69114 is a beacon of excellence, embodying Plastimo's commitment to high-quality marine equipment.
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€ 916,10
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Plastimo 11817 Hella Marine Navigation Light is engineered for superior visibility and resilience on the water, providing a trustworthy navigation solution that enhances safety during nighttime operations. It is a non-magnetic, seawater-resistant light featuring a vertically hanging bulb for easy replacements, and corrosion protection built into its upper housing. With a 3 nautical mile visibility, it is crafted from UV and impact resistant black plastic and has a protection rating of IP55.
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€ 95,35
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Plastimo 61848 Hella Marine NAViLED 2NM Trio offers reliable navigation and mooring lighting through advanced LED technology. Its efficient design ensures ultra-low power consumption and a long service life, with a warranty of up to seven years for the NAViLED Trio. This light features a 3-colour system along with an all-round white mooring light, housed in durable, UV-resistant materials, and is compatible with a wide voltage range, making it suitable for various boat setups.
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€ 623,58
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Plastimo 67768 Attwood Starboard Navigation Light is designed to ensure safe navigation with its reliable green illumination. It has an angle of 112.5° and compact dimensions, making it ideal for boats under 12 meters. Operating at 2.4 W with a voltage of 12 V, this light offers an essential guiding function while adhering to contemporary lighting technology standards.
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€ 90,42
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Plastimo 67900 Attwood Port Navigation Light enhances visibility for safe boating operations. Featuring a red light for nighttime navigation, it shares similar dimensions, consumption, and a voltage rating as the starboard version, and is perfectly suited for vessels less than 12 meters. Its durable construction ensures it remains functional in various marine environments.
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€ 90,42
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Plastimo 68760 Navisafe Magnetic Disc is a versatile accessory designed to enhance the usability of Navisafe Light lamps. It includes a magnetic base and a disc, with the option to add a second disc for flexible mounting options on various surfaces. This disc is optimized for use with specific Navi Light models, offering practical solutions for boaters.
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€ 16,16
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Plastimo 68761 Navisafe Recess Mount Bracket allows for a secure and convenient installation of Navi Light lamps on kayaks and paddleboards. Its design ensures compatibility with various Navi Light models and GoPro® cameras, making it an excellent mounting choice for recreational watercraft.
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€ 14,42
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Plastimo 69053 Trem Port Navigation Light caters to boats under 12 meters, featuring a polycarbonate lens and a side mount style. This light is designed to operate at 12 V with an IPX6 waterproof rating, ensuring durability while providing necessary visibility for safe navigation.
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€ 27,67
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Plastimo 69054 Trem Starboard Navigation Light is also tailored for boats shorter than 12 meters. It shares similar specifications with the port version while featuring a green lighting color for starboard identification. Built to ensure reliability, this unit upholds safety standards essential for boating.
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€ 27,67
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Plastimo 69055 Trem Masthead Navigation Light is designed similarly for boats under 12 meters, featuring a black polycarbonate lens and offering white illumination. Its robust design and waterproof rating make it ideal for challenging marine conditions, ensuring boats remain visible during operations.
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€ 27,67
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Plastimo 69056 Trem Stern Navigation Light is suitable for smaller boats, providing essential white lighting for stern navigation. It features a polycarbonate lens, side mount design, and is built to operate safely under various marine conditions alongside other lights, ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
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€ 27,67
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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.