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 Plastimo 69057 navigation light is designed for boats less than 12 meters and combines functionality with durability. It features a polycarbonate lens, side mounting, and operates at 12 V with an IPX6 waterproof rating. The light includes one incandescent festoon and one monofilament LED festoon, providing a viewing angle of 112.5° in green/red lighting colors.
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€ 29,21
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Plastimo 69058 port navigation light is ideal for boats under 12 meters, offering a reliable design for safe navigation. Constructed with a polycarbonate lens and side mounting, it runs on 12 V with an IPX6 waterproof rating. This light also includes one incandescent festoon and one LED festoon, with a 112.5° angle and red lighting color.
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€ 27,67
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1-2 weeks delivery time Plastimo 69059 is a starboard navigation light suitable for boats under 12 meters, ensuring safe navigation on water. It features a polycarbonate lens and side mounting, functioning at 12 V and rated IPX6 for waterproofing. The light consists of an incandescent festoon and an LED festoon, with a 112.5° angle and green lighting color.
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€ 27,67
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Plastimo 69060 masthead navigation light is specifically designed for boats shorter than 12 meters, enhancing safety and visibility. With a polycarbonate lens and side mount, it operates at 12 V with an IPX6 waterproof rating. This model includes two festoons and has a viewing angle of 225° in white lighting color.
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€ 23,17
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1-2 weeks delivery time Plastimo 69061 is a stern navigation light that meets the needs of boats under 12 meters, providing essential nighttime visibility. It boasts a polycarbonate lens and side mount with a 12 V power supply and an IPX6 waterproof rating. The light features two festoons with a 135° viewing angle in white lighting color.
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€ 27,67
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Plastimo 69062 two-tone navigation light is perfect for boats under 12 meters, ensuring safety while navigating. It features a polycarbonate lens and side mount, with a 12 V power supply and an IPX6 waterproof rating. This light includes two festoons and offers 2 x 112.5° viewing angles in green/red lighting colors.
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€ 29,21
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1-2 weeks delivery time Plastimo 69063 is a port navigation light designed for boats less than 20 meters, ensuring reliable performance. It has a built-in LED circuit and a polycarbonate lens, using 9-32 V power with a consumption of 0.1 A, and boasts an IPX7 waterproof rating. This light provides a 112.5° angle and red lighting color, with a visibility range of 2 nautical miles.
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€ 65,02
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Plastimo 69064 starboard navigation light is crafted for boats less than 20 meters, providing essential visibility for safe navigation. It features a built-in LED circuit and polycarbonate lens, operating between 9-32 V with an IPX7 waterproof rating. This light provides a 112.5° angle and green lighting color, also with a visibility range of 2 nautical miles.
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€ 65,02
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1-2 weeks delivery time Plastimo 69065 is a masthead navigation light suitable for boats under 20 meters, enhancing safety during nighttime navigation. Built with a polycarbonate lens and side mount, it operates on 9-32 V power with a consumption of 0.1 A and is rated IPX7 for waterproofing. The light features a viewing angle of 225° with white lighting and has a visibility range of 3 nautical miles.
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€ 65,02
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Plastimo 69066 Stern Navigation Light is designed for boats less than 20 meters, featuring a built-in LED circuit and a polycarbonate lens for excellent visibility and efficiency. It has a visibility range of 2 NM, operates at a voltage of 9-32 V, and consumes 0.1 A, making it an ideal choice for safe navigation.
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€ 65,02
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Plastimo 69067 Port Navigation Light ensures safety and compliance with maritime regulations for vessels under 20 meters. It includes a built-in LED circuit and a polycarbonate lens, offering 2 NM visibility with a voltage range of 9-32 V and a low consumption of 0.1 A, making it essential for safe boating.
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€ 65,02
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Plastimo 69068 Starboard Navigation Light combines reliability with modern LED technology for boats shorter than 20 meters. It is designed with a polycarbonate lens and offers 2 NM visibility, operating within a voltage range of 9-32 V and consuming only 0.1 A for efficient performance during night navigation.
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€ 65,02
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Plastimo 69069 Masthead Navigation Light is essential for boats under 20 meters, featuring advanced LED technology for optimal safety and visibility. The light offers a 225° angle, 3 NM range, and operates at a voltage of 9-32 V while consuming 0.1 A, ensuring reliable navigation.
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€ 65,02
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Plastimo 69070 Stern Navigation Light is specifically tailored for boats less than 20 meters, providing reliable visibility during night navigation. It features a built-in LED circuit and a polycarbonate lens, ensuring 2 NM visibility with a voltage range of 9-32 V and a low consumption of 0.1 A.
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€ 65,02
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Plastimo 69071 NAV LED Light Port SS Orsa Pro is designed for boating enthusiasts, offering a durable stainless steel construction and bright LED illumination that ensures safety and visibility on the water.
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€ 81,08
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Plastimo 69072 NAV LED Light Starboard SS Orsa Pro provides reliability and excellent visibility for boaters needing a starboard navigation light, constructed with high-quality materials for durability and performance.
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€ 81,08
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Plastimo 69073 Trem Masthead Navigation Light is built for boats under 20 meters, combining durability with advanced technology to ensure optimal performance and visibility, featuring a polycarbonate lens, side-mounted design, and a 3 NM range.
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€ 75,14
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Plastimo 69074 NAV LED Light Stern SS Orsa Pro is a high-quality stern navigation light made for marine use, featuring durable stainless steel construction and excellent visibility, making it a trustworthy choice for boating enthusiasts.
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€ 80,27
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Plastimo 69083 is a high-quality navigation light for boats under 20 meters, featuring a pull-out design with a robust 316 stainless steel pole. It emits 360° white light using an efficient built-in LED circuit, housed in a durable polycarbonate lens, making it ideal for safe navigation in various conditions.
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€ 72,85
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Plastimo 69097 is designed for boats under 12 meters and provides exceptional visibility with a tricolour and mooring light system. With a vibration-proof construction and totally sealed epoxy resin, it ensures reliability and durability, while its 12 VDC regulated voltage and power consumption of 0.15 A make it a highly effective navigation aid.
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€ 283,06
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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.