Does anyone here have a durable,working solution to the need for bow lights?
(There's a motor on the kayak.)
Thanks,Mr Bass...I'll try that one too - as a back-up...I saved $$ on my "better than stock" stern light/flag.
Last year I did a couple hours-long nighttime trips and while nobody else was on the water anywhere nearby,all it takes is one light going out while a warden is watching and I'll wish I had a back-up to my back-up. Now I will.
BTW,Monroe County FL has about 35 permanent full-time wardens besides the ones that cycle thru for training. I'm anal about trying to be completely legal on everything...In triplicate if practical....and I routinely stop wardens to ask questions when down there...Ya'all think WISCONSIN'S regs are complicated?
I have this one on my kayak and I attached it by adhesive. It's held up 3 years so far. Not the best quality but for $30 and 3 years of use I figure I got my moneys worth. It wouldn't let me insert the link.
https://www.cabelas.com/product/Attwood-Deck-Mount-LED-Navigation-Light-Kit/2220498.uts?productVariantId=4479812&WT.tsrc=PPC&WT.mc_id=GoogleProductAds&WT.z_mc_id1=04356980&rid=20&ds_rl=1246549&ds_rl=1246552&ds_rl=1252242&ds_rl=1252079&gclid=CjwKCAiA0uLgBRABEiwAecFnk0BSL-vXpEwsK99nOFvy-hNhvzS0sDd4RJMG9L30S82XK3kQsGQNYRoCw_AQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
Thanks,bt...I found some often contentious debate on kayak sites about using red/green bow lights on a kayak. The coast guard discourages it as they're for motorized craft underway. One problem is that the lighted 'yak is expected to behave like a motorized vessel underway.
I've got the required 360* white light on my stern (2mile visibility) and most sources agree that is the only light used on a kayak besides a handheld (to signal/avoid collision). Even the company than manufacturer of the Tektite Kayalu Kayalite has a disclaimer that red/green bow lights can create a more hazardous situation than a white light only....However,the law states that ALL motorized vessels must have red/green running lights on the bow,regardless of speed,length or height.
My 360* stern light will be 5' to 6' high,my bow lights will only be about 18" above the water's surface. I'll be "legal"...But I will #1) mostly be ashore by dark. #2) absolutely stay out of high traffic areas/channels...and #3) operate on the theory that I'm invisible.
I think I've found a solid method of attachment. It needs to be easily removed and easily attached but not easily dislodged when I get hit by breakers or if I turtle. It needs to be reliable for 45 days in saltwater,in 2-4' waves plus surf zone...AND,I don't want to drill any more holes in my kayak. There's enough already.
Amazingly,I couldn't find much help on YouTube.
Cut and paste is not cooperating on my phone so I can’t post a link but go on Amazon and search for LED lights for kayaks. There are a few options.
I wish all yak’rs thought like you. The last thing I want to do is cut one of you in half on my way to the launch after the sun goes down. Stay safe!