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Trying to get an idea of the right size. I have an F26 and want to purchase a new spotlight to install this offseason. Trying to figure how much candlepower I need. Is there a formula for candlepower to distance? Any help would be great.

Hi John,

I have a 100,000 CP Jabsco remote controlled spot light mounted on top of the radar arch on the roof of my F-26. I use this primarily for spotting unlit channel markers which normally have reflective tape so their easy to find. Although this spotlight works well for this, it's not good for distance or for spotting things floating in the water unless their close. If I were to replace this unit, I would probably choose a 500,000 CP unit.

Bright spot lights are good however you have to look at how you plan on using them. If you plan on only turning it on occasionally, keep on mind that the brighter the light, the longer it will take for your night vision to recover when you turn it off again.

Hope this helps,

careful on where you mount them also. My F26 came with a nice remotely controlled spotlight mounted on the very bow. The problem with it is tthat it reflects off the deck and railing right nrear it and half blinds you. That is it behind the dog.

I have 2 sets of nice Halogen docking lights that install in the hull. Tis keeps them form blinding you. I have a set for the F32, as well as my 26, but haven't gotten around to cutting the holes (plus cutting holes inthe hull always makes mer nervous).

On my 26, we often leave offshore 2 hours before daylight, so its nice to have light to get out the jetties and see shrimpers, long-liners, other fishermen and 12 miles of can buoys. I currently have a large halogen spreader light frame, which I removed the inside/bulb from. I put a large size (like for a pickup truck) old-style Halogen dual-filament (hi/low beam) automotive sealed beam bulb in there with both filaments lit. I mounted this below my bow pulpit, so I get NO glare when driving. Its brighter than s**t - and NO water gets into the bulb. If it ever burns out (6 years and cunting), I just go to Auto-Zone and get a new bulb and connect it up.

Its eerie when you stuff a big wave at 5am, and that light makes all the water in front of the boat look like a huge green wall!

Anyway - got to get the dock lights installed someday.

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we use a handheld spotlight WHEN NECESSARY.

Easier to point quickly.

Easier to use to check for crab trap floating markers.

low maintenance.

RWS

RWS wrote:we use a handheld spotlight WHEN NECESSARY.

Easier to point quickly.

Easier to use to check for crab trap floating markers.

low maintenance.

RWS

We also have a backup handheld, 10 million candlepower, that has a 20' 12v lead. It's the size of a 25lb. turkey. Have only had to use it twice during nasty fog. It really cuts through it!!!!!!

All I've ever used is a handheld spot and have never needed anything else. Sometimes the bow reflection can be a pain though.

John, I agree with Paul. I have a 100,000 cp Jabsco unit, but it's mounted on the forward end of my homemade anchor platform so I have no issues with reflection off the deck. I also agree about the handheld. I have a plug in job that can be quickly used. I was originally going to mount the light on my hardtop but glad I didn't. That would have made for a lot of deck bounce-back. I think the 100,000 unit is fine for spotting markers and shoreline, but the 500,000 models would really be better. Maybe Santa will help me out????

Dude - learn the language if you're gonna spam us!

Penthea wrote:Yeah, it is a big help if you had a spotlight in your boat. It is much beautiful if the spot light we are using is the led light. The light focus is much brighter than other light bulb using in spot light.

It is much beautiful if the spot light we are using is the led light?

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Penthea wrote:Yeah, it is a big help if you had a spotlight in your boat. It is much beautiful if the spot light we are using is the led light. The light focus is much brighter than other light bulb using in spot light.

...(Spoken like APU the owner of the Quickie Mart on the Simpson's) !!!! "


Seriously thiugh, the super bright leds are amazing. I bought an led diving light that runs on 4 "C" batteries that is amazing. The beam stays so much more focused and uses so my less power.

And now if you to please purchase a visit to my online internet website sales webpage for to look at the wondrous listings that are on selling their!

And what if this guy is not a spamer ???? after all there in no link to LED lights Nice welcome

anyone find a link on his post for LED lights ???

I also have the 100,000 cp Jabsco remote light on my F-26. Unfortunately it came with the boat mounted on the cabin top. One flick of the switch and it lights up the whole deck. If I ever redo the deck, it will be moved! Personally I use a surefire tactical shooting light. Very small, but can pick up channel markers very easily