muskymike Posted May 22, 2008 Report Share Posted May 22, 2008 Hey guys, I tend to be taking the 14'er out a lot more as I am exploring new waters all the time it seems. I have been thinking about buying some of those portable Navigation Lights, the ones that clamp on for ease of removal and such. I have heard good and bad about them. Has anyone tried them or have them? Are they any good, mind you they only cost about $30 for the pair but its $30 I could spend elsewhere. Thanks in advance, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccmtcanada Posted May 22, 2008 Report Share Posted May 22, 2008 I had them for the canoe and they worked great! Used them a few times while night fishing. They are inexpensive and easy to attach and remove. Bought mine at Canadian Tire....cant remember exactly how much they were though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_paul Posted May 22, 2008 Report Share Posted May 22, 2008 I bought the set from BPS and used them all weekend. I ran out of time doing the boat and had to as I didn't get lights wired and they worked just fine. Plenty bright - clamped them on at the start of the weekend and took them off at the end. No problems with them at all. Not sure though how quick they eat up the D Cell batteries. You can see them here in this pic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike the Pike Posted May 22, 2008 Report Share Posted May 22, 2008 Yes they are expensive but $30 is less than the fines given out on Quinte one night I saw 3 boats get fines for no lights. I have a set for a 12 ft tinny I just sold but I will keep them just in case I rent a boat and I can use them with the canoe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muskymike Posted May 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2008 Alright, sounds good enough for me, no more convincing for this guy. So now do I get the ones from CTC, BPS or the ones at the Marine Supply here in the Hammer. I am assuming they are all the same, just different packaging. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beans Posted May 23, 2008 Report Share Posted May 23, 2008 You would think that seeing as how we are using them on our boats they would make a good set that was waterproof...one season of infrequent use they were toast... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinker Posted May 23, 2008 Report Share Posted May 23, 2008 You would think that seeing as how we are using them on our boats they would make a good set that was waterproof...one season of infrequent use they were toast... I had a similar experience. You have to keep them dry, and take the batts out when your done. Sinker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wgk36 Posted May 23, 2008 Report Share Posted May 23, 2008 I borrowed a set from a friend once in Quinte. I had them on for 5 minutes and both stopped working. Make sure you bring spare bulbls and spare batteries. They also had a tendancy to come loose with the boat vibrations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muskymike Posted May 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2008 Good to know guys. Thanks. I will keep an eye out for the best built ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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