Lopolight.

http://www.lopolight.com/products/DataSheet.aspx?item=200-020

Any one used these?

Not used, but a well-regarded product, if a bit pricey.

NASA have an all-round white and a tri-colour available for £89 each.

The other alternative for occasional use is the NaviLight which has a strong magnetic and / or velcro mounting. Powered by AAA batteries which will last around 24 hours. They also float and the white has a flashing mode. We have those at £36.99. See details here (http://www.navilight.net/en/index.html)

http://www.lopolight.com/products/DataSheet.aspx?item=200-020

Any one used these?

No but read the description and can't help but think its very you. :D

"Masthead round w/anchor"

No but read the description and can't help but think its very you. :D

"Masthead round w/anchor"

I don't suppose you bother. That barnet of yours can be seen from 6Nm in all directions!:p

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&Item=110228385241&Category=15271&_trksid=p3907.m29

Or this for a lot less money?

Kernow, it would look good Sikaflexed to your forehead.

I've bought a bair of Hella port and starboard LED's, but not keen on their LED Masthead offering.

you can buy LED bulbs that fit inside a sandard mast head, if that's any good.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&Item=110228385241&Category=15271&_trksid=p3907.m29

Or this for a lot less money?

Kernow, it would look good Sikaflexed to your forehead.

I've bought a bair of Hella port and starboard LED's, but not keen on their LED Masthead offering.


Don't you mean a Helluva pair of lights ? have you broke your petzle then :)

Don't you mean a Helluva pair of lights ? have you broke your petzle then :)

'Spose I could wear half a dozen headlamps around the old swede for the same effect.:p

'Spose I could wear half a dozen headlamps around the old swede for the same effect.:p


Then nod your head to the beat of Hey Jo and you will have every ship in the area looking for the light sequence on their charts .

http://www.lopolight.com/products/DataSheet.aspx?item=200-020

Any one used these?

Yes we have used the combination one, and it was very well made indeed. Hunton Ribs use them as standard - they are an option on our Ribs. Highly recommended if you have the budget for them, but LED lights are available elsewhere for less - we fit those as standard and will not fit light bulb nav lights to our boats ever again.

Yes we have used the combination one, and it was very well made indeed. Hunton Ribs use them as standard - they are an option on our Ribs. Highly recommended if you have the budget for them, but LED lights are available elsewhere for less - we fit those as standard and will not fit light bulb nav lights to our boats ever again.

..and which LED's do you fit for those with a modest budget?;) NASA?

..and which LED's do you fit for those with a modest budget?;) NASA?

Hella Naviled nav lights available from Bainbridge amongst others - http://www.bainbridgemarine.co.uk/content/default.asp?PageId=366&CategoryId=122

Hope that helps? :D

Hella Naviled nav lights available from Bainbridge amongst others - http://www.bainbridgemarine.co.uk/content/default.asp?PageId=366&CategoryId=122

Hope that helps? :D

Nope, the Hella 'all round' is a 'munter', you can keep those.:p
What's the NASA masthead/allround like? The Loppytlight is the thick end of £200.:rolleyes:

Nope, the Hella 'all round' is a 'munter', you can keep those.:p
What's the NASA masthead/allround like? The Loppytlight is the thick end of £200.:rolleyes:

We only use the Hella port and starboard lights with a separate stern or all round white on a pole - not sure a bout the NASA ones I'm afraid.

Would this do the job in a normal holder?

http://www.marinesuperstore.com/posit/shop/index.php?selectedpartno=100165

Hope so I've got one coming next week:eek:

Are these any good then?
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/3-SUPERFLUX-20-LED-REPLACEMENT-NAVIGATION-LIGHT-BULBS_W0QQitemZ160240523616QQihZ006QQcategoryZ1526 3QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

I've been trawling the www at length re. the LED nav subject. I've bought the Hella P&S LED's, but don't go much on their 'all-round' white. Other options are the stumpy Aqua Signal, the NASA Supernova and the Lopolight. No one appears to know much about the NASA and the bracket looks flimsy and the Lopo is pushing £250.:eek: A fortune for one navlight unless you're in the Cookee league.:p So, that leaves 'Old Stumpy'.
Oh yeah, Perko is a good old fashion Yank manufacturer that do make a LED , but you'll a quiet 2 days to nav their sit.

This (http://cgi.ebay.com.au/LED-NAVIGATION-LIGHTS-BOAT-NAV-LIGHTS-PAIR-BRAND-NEW_W0QQitemZ270237665957QQihZ017QQcategoryZ102814 QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)is what I've got on my RIB, only cost £15 plus postage, about £25 all in and delivery was within 7 days. Looks really smart in it's stainless housing.

The Winter 2007 issue of the RYA magazine has an interesting article about LED nav lights. Worth having a read if you're in the market for new lights.

It seems that installing LED nav lights that will continue to meet Colregs colour requirements and be reliable over a length of time is difficult as there is no internationally accepted standard. They reckon that to date the BSH (German Federal Maritime & Hydrographic Agency) standard is "arguably the most rigorous LED navigation lamp standard and takes into account many of the concerns regarding long term LED performance." Other markings to look for are USCG, A-16 or RINA which, according to the RYA "are indications of competent independent testing of certain features required in some countries."

Seems like it's a bit of a minefield. I guess you pays your money and takes your choice!

Got USCG moulded onto my lamps, they're 1nm ones, but do all my cruising inshore around the Solent and IOW.

I can't see the justification on how expensive these lights are over here. Buying a lopolight and a couple of Hella's will set you back £300

On Cheesee I use only Hella led´s and they are great, even useble on roads driving in fog :thumbs:

Bogi

I got a set of lopolights from BlueV in queensferry edinburgh .....selling off their stock at good deals just now ....might be worth a call ....£65 port and £65 starboard ......and i think £160 for mast/anchor ...cant quite remember as i got other stuff too ...still not cheap though

Ian

I got a set of lopolights from BlueV in queensferry edinburgh .....selling off their stock at good deals just now ....might be worth a call ....£65 port and £65 starboard ......and i think £160 for mast/anchor ...cant quite remember as i got other stuff too ...still not cheap though

Ian

Just called them to be told that no, they aren't selling off their stock but they do sell them. Quoted £210 for an allround white, hey ho! worth a try though.

Just called them to be told that no, they aren't selling off their stock but they do sell them. Quoted £210 for an allround white, hey ho! worth a try though.

strange..... ........i only got mine a couple of weeks ago ....

must of picked the right day to go in:)


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