Wanted Navigation light set

harryesd · 21 February 2013, 13:41

Looking for a set of navigation lights for my RIB, would prefer LED but not that important.. please call or PM me 07834533376

jmmacky · 21 February 2013, 14:01

I recently bought some LED nav lights from towingandtrailers.co.uk which are made by autolamps. It's the same make I have on my boat trailer and am really pleased with them so far.

harryesd · 21 February 2013, 14:08

I'll go take a look now, thank you.

9D280 · 22 February 2013, 11:32

Where you are a short drive and Davie Anderson in Tayport or Sea & Shore over the river might have some in stock?

And for a slightly longer trip - Port Edgar marina chandlers......

jambo · 22 February 2013, 11:35

Would support what 9D said as I always believe in supporting your local guys and both of them are good as I have used them for years.

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Peter_C · 22 February 2013, 17:55

I just bought a set of LED nav lights for my SIB from Amazon. Best deal around bar none. Far better than I could find on Ebay even. My light pole was "used' as someone had opened the package, but the connectors didn't have a scratch on them. Got it super cheap!

spartacus · 22 February 2013, 20:45

I fitted Osculati navigation lights. They're not LED, but they're fantastic quality in 316 stainless steel. And because they're Italian, they look good too!

Classic 12 navigation lights made of mirror-polished AISI 316 stainless steel

+1 for Ewen at Sea and Shore and Davie at Tayport.

harryesd · 23 February 2013, 17:37

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Originally Posted by 9D280

Where you are a short drive and Davie Anderson in Tayport or Sea & Shore over the river might have some in stock?

And for a slightly longer trip - Port Edgar marina chandlers......

I know Davie well, was in the other day looking, also Ewan at sea and shore, no LED stuff though.

harryesd · 23 February 2013, 17:41

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Originally Posted by jambo

Would support what 9D said as I always believe in supporting your local guys and both of them are good as I have used them for years.

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Yes I agree, and they would also get stuff in for me if they don't have it, we are lucky having such good chandlers on our door step, however I was looking for something a bit cheaper, second hand etc

harryesd · 23 February 2013, 17:42

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Originally Posted by Peter_C

I just bought a set of LED nav lights for my SIB from Amazon. Best deal around bar none. Far better than I could find on Ebay even. My light pole was "used' as someone had opened the package, but the connectors didn't have a scratch on them. Got it super cheap!

I'll try them, thank you so much as I never thought of amazon

harryesd · 23 February 2013, 17:44

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Originally Posted by spartacus

I fitted Osculati navigation lights. They're not LED, but they're fantastic quality in 316 stainless steel. And because they're Italian, they look good too!

Classic 12 navigation lights made of mirror-polished AISI 316 stainless steel

+1 for Ewen at Sea and Shore and Davie at Tayport.

Yes Davie and Ewan are good to us, we are lucky round here.

Ian_st · 23 February 2013, 19:37

For my rib I am looking at the amount of time that the lights would be needed as it is used 99% of the time in daylight.

On the premise that they would be used at night only in case of emergency I am looking at getting some battery operated ones which I can include with the "safety gear", which will also save retiring the rib.

So far they all look horrific and crude, with the exception of over priced ones, or "bike light" derivatives.

Just a thought but depends on the rib usage.

Peter_C · 23 February 2013, 22:15

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Originally Posted by Ian_st

On the premise that they would be used at night only in case of emergency I am looking at getting some battery operated ones which I can include with the "safety gear", which will also save retiring the rib.

I thought about the battery powered ones myself as I have only been out a couple of times at twilight rushing back to the dock. Then I remembered battery powered means batteries and the chances of the batteries being at full charge is not very good. Best bet for "me" was to use plug in lights with a wind up cord. So that is what I made. I will plug them in if I ever need them, and don't have to worry about testing them the rest of the time. No dead batteries at the wrong time, and less long term cost. Plus C-cell batteries likely to leak acid destroying the "flashlight" nav light.

harryesd · 24 February 2013, 08:01

I went for a set on amazon, chrome LED ones. Only green and red so I'll look out for an all rounder. Lights were only £18 but postage from never never land was £16. Still a cheap set of LEDs for £35