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 69098 is a versatile navigation light for boats under 20 meters, featuring a robust polycarbonate lens and vertical mount. With a voltage range of 10-30 V, power consumption between 0.1 to 0.36 A, and a range of 2 NM, this SOLAS-approved light ensures safety and visibility on the water.
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€ 487,81
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1-2 weeks delivery time Offering a reliable navigation solution for boats under 20 meters, the Plastimo 69099 combines efficient performance with a sleek design. It features a polycarbonate lens, operates on 10-30 V, and provides a 2 NM range in three lighting colors: red, green, and white, ensuring maritime safety.
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€ 365,81
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Plastimo 69100 is perfect for boats under 20 meters, serving as a dependable mooring navigation light. Its solid polycarbonate lens, vertical configuration, and IP67 waterproof rating ensure reliable visibility even in adverse conditions, making it an essential accessory for safe anchoring.
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€ 345,65
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Plastimo 69101 bi-colour navigation light is specifically designed for boats under 20 meters to enhance safety during navigation. With its durable polycarbonate lens and compliance with SOLAS regulations, this light operates within a voltage range of 10-30 V and features a waterproof rating of IP67.
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€ 293,52
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Plastimo 69102 Port Navigation Light is created for boats under 20 meters, providing excellent visibility with a sleek vertical mount design. The light is powered by a 10-30 V source, features a durable polycarbonate lens, and is waterproof, ensuring reliable operation in marine environments.
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€ 269,55
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Plastimo 69103 Starboard Navigation Light is designed for boats under 20 meters, providing essential illumination for safe navigation. With its robust polycarbonate lens and IP67 waterproof rating, it operates on a voltage of 10-30 V, ensuring compliance with SOLAS standards and effective visibility.
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€ 269,55
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Plastimo 69104 Stern Navigation Light is tailored for boats under 20 meters, delivering safety and visibility with its dependable design. A vertical mount and polycarbonate lens protect it from marine conditions, while it maintains a power consumption ranging from 0.1 to 0.36 A and meets SOLAS regulations.
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€ 311,48
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1-2 weeks delivery time Ideal for boats under 20 meters, the Plastimo 69105 Masthead Navigation Light provides essential guidance while on the water. The light features a durable polycarbonate lens and vertical mount, operates within a voltage range of 10-30 V, and is waterproof, ensuring reliable navigation support in various environments.
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€ 400,45
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Plastimo 69128 is a reliable and durable maritime lighting solution, featuring a robust construction designed to withstand demanding conditions. With a power consumption of 0.1 A and an IP66 protection rating, it is crafted from stainless steel 304, measuring 197 mm in length and 58 mm in width, making it a superior choice for efficient LED lighting.
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€ 61,22
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Attwood LED Waketower All Round Light is a versatile and fully sealed lighting solution suitable for wakeboard towers and radar arches. With a 360° angle of illumination and a range of 2 miles, this compact LED light features white lighting technology and offers reliable performance across various applications.
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€ 79,42
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1-2 weeks delivery time Designed for boats up to 12 meters in length, the Plastimo 69129 Combined Deck/Masthead Light ensures safety at sea with its beacon visibility. This innovative LED lighting solution includes two flexible side pieces for easy adjustment and comes with 12 V bulbs, catering to compliance with navigation regulations.
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€ 51,15
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Plastimo 69081 Trem Folding Gemini Pole LED Light is specifically made for boats under 20 meters, featuring a versatile folding design that enhances functionality. It offers a 360° white light on a 316 stainless steel pole and operates on a voltage range of 9-32 V while ensuring a protection rating of IPX7.
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€ 131,87
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Plastimo 69082 Trem Folding Gemini Pole LED Light is an ideal choice for vessels under 20 meters, combining a practical folding design with a 360° white light on a durable stainless steel pole. With a height of 600 mm and a voltage range of 9-32 V, this LED light ensures ease of use and storage while maintaining a protection rating of IPX7.
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€ 142,74
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1-2 weeks delivery time Osculati 11.033.01 is a compact navigation light featuring a red light with a 112.5° visibility designed for vertical installation. Made from UV-resistant polycarbonate, it ensures durability in marine environments and is IP67 certified for high protection against dust and water. The light operates on a voltage range of 9-33V, has a wattage of 2.5W, and can be seen from a mile away, making it compliant with international safety standards.
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€ 26,80
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1-2 weeks delivery time Osculati 11.033.02 is a compact navigation light with a green light at 112.5° for right-side visibility, suitable for vertical mounting. It is constructed from UV-resistant polycarbonate for longevity in marine conditions and is IP67 certified to protect against dust and water. This model also supports a voltage range of 9-33V with a wattage of 2.5W and visibility of 1 mile, adhering to relevant safety standards.
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€ 26,80
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1-2 weeks delivery time Osculati 11.033.03 is a bow navigation light showcasing a 225° white light designed for vertical installation. Like other components in the line, it is made from UV-resistant polycarbonate to endure marine conditions and is IP67 certified for maximum protection against dust and water. This light operates between 9-33V, has a lower wattage of 0.6W, and offers a visibility range of 2 miles, meeting international navigation safety standards.
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€ 29,06
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1-2 weeks delivery time Osculati 11.033.04 is a stern navigation light emitting a 135° white light, intended for vertical fixing. Constructed from durable UV-resistant polycarbonate, it is certified IP67 for exceptional dust and water resistance. This model operates on 9-33V with a wattage of 0.6W, providing visibility of up to 2 miles and complying with key navigation safety protocols.
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€ 33,53
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1-2 weeks delivery time Osculati 11.034.01 features a horizontal design for a red navigation light with 112.5° visibility. Built from UV-resistant polycarbonate, it is meant for long-lasting performance in marine environments and boasts IP67 certification against dust and water ingress. It functions on a voltage range of 12-33V, consumes 0.7W, and has a visibility of 2 miles, fully compliant with notable safety standards.
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€ 34,23
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1-2 weeks delivery time Osculati 11.034.02 is engineered as a horizontal navigation light with a green light and 112.5° visibility for right-side orientation. This model is also crafted from UV-resistant polycarbonate, ensuring durability in marine settings, and is IP67 rated for dust and water resistance. Operating between 12-33V, it has a wattage of 0.7W, a visibility of 2 miles, and meets the stringent requirements of navigation safety standards.
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€ 34,23
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Osculati 11.034.05 is a navigation light designed for optimal visibility, featuring a bicolor design with a beam angle of 112.5°+112.5°. This light is essential for boating safety, ensuring that vessels are seen from various angles during navigation.
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€ 42,89
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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.