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Post by finatic on Aug 3, 2022 17:56:39 GMT -5
No more running in the dark for me. 60 LED lights made by Aurora it's a 30" curved light bar. Some trips I'll steam 80 miles in the dark to get to the grounds.
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Post by hookedup on Aug 4, 2022 10:12:42 GMT -5
Hope the lights work for you. Having been 'night blinded' a few times, once while watching the fireworks at the beach from the boat on a moonless night and once when a fishing boat suddenly turned on all of it's flood and deck lights, so I went a different way.
I use a Sionyx color night vision camera and WiFi it to my iPad. With that I can see almost like daytime.
Let us know how the lights work out. Might be a better solution than the camera. My main use has be avoiding crab pots and pound nets at night, things that radar can't see.
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Post by finatic on Aug 4, 2022 14:58:00 GMT -5
When using these lights you must be considerate of other boaters if you can see them you need to shut it off.
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Post by Twisted on Aug 5, 2022 10:10:46 GMT -5
When using these lights you must be considerate of other boaters if you can see them you need to shut it off. 100%, nothing worse than another boater lighting up the night sky and completely blinds you, not cool!!
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Post by Twisted on Aug 5, 2022 10:13:23 GMT -5
Hope the lights work for you. Having been 'night blinded' a few times, once while watching the fireworks at the beach from the boat on a moonless night and once when a fishing boat suddenly turned on all of it's flood and deck lights, so I went a different way. I use a Sionyx color night vision camera and WiFi it to my iPad. With that I can see almost like daytime. Let us know how the lights work out. Might be a better solution than the camera. My main use has be avoiding crab pots and pound nets at night, things that radar can't see. Where/how do you mount the Sionyx on your boat? I'm assuming you put it up and take it down when done and are not leaving it on the boat.
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Post by finatic on Aug 5, 2022 11:19:08 GMT -5
When using these lights you must be considerate of other boaters if you can see them you need to shut it off. 100%, nothing worse than another boater lighting up the night sky and completely blinds you, not cool!! FYI, I rarely see another vessel until I reach the tuna grounds at which point there's gray light and no need for the light bar. The device you use does it pick up partly submerged trees railroad ties ect in the water. That's common in my area after heavy rains the rivers flushing out it can be really treacherous. Hit one of those objects at 35 mph you'll be swimming in a matter of minutes. I'll use the light bar and be considerate of other boaters.
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Post by hookedup on Aug 5, 2022 15:04:14 GMT -5
Hope the lights work for you. Having been 'night blinded' a few times, once while watching the fireworks at the beach from the boat on a moonless night and once when a fishing boat suddenly turned on all of it's flood and deck lights, so I went a different way. I use a Sionyx color night vision camera and WiFi it to my iPad. With that I can see almost like daytime. Let us know how the lights work out. Might be a better solution than the camera. My main use has be avoiding crab pots and pound nets at night, things that radar can't see. Where/how do you mount the Sionyx on your boat? I'm assuming you put it up and take it down when done and are not leaving it on the boat. I got a rail mount for the camera and mount it to the windshield support (dual console). I put the iPad between the top of the helm and the windshield. I got a protector/cover for the iPad that has rubber corners and it holds it really well after I sort of jam it into place. The camera is waterproof.
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Post by finatic on Aug 5, 2022 16:09:08 GMT -5
So Richard you are looking at your phone screen while running. I think I would have a hard time viewing the phone on my screen while running at high speed. I normally have someone with eyes on the water with me someone else viewing the radar screen and we all work together to make it as safe as possible.For the 3 hour run I never take my hand off the throttles. When I've made these trips on my friend's new SeaVee the bar light is a huge asset. It gives you ample time to avoid an accident.
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Post by hookedup on Aug 5, 2022 16:23:18 GMT -5
Not phone, iPad. 10 inch screen. I’d never try to look at my phone. I’m old, remember?😁 but, I understand what you’re saying. At night in unknown waters you need all the help you can get.
Looking forward to your review of the light.
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Post by hookedup on Aug 5, 2022 16:23:38 GMT -5
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Post by finatic on Aug 8, 2022 15:07:18 GMT -5
When it gets dark tonight I'll adjust the bar and lock it in.
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Post by finatic on Aug 9, 2022 19:48:57 GMT -5
Finished with the install. Wasn't dark yet it's about 200' to the trees. Friggin awesome.
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Post by jerryk on Aug 9, 2022 20:41:51 GMT -5
A lot of light hitting the front of your boat which won't help your night vision, but with the light on I'm guessing you keep it on continuously so maybe it won't matter.
What is the current draw of that bad boy?
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Post by finatic on Aug 10, 2022 5:28:45 GMT -5
Leave it on while running. It draws 11 amps. I'll also do the final adjustments when in the water.If you do a lot of running in the dark once you've been on a boat with a light bar you'll never run at night without one their that good.
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Post by Twisted on Aug 10, 2022 8:24:08 GMT -5
Wow that throws some serious light! I've never run one on my boat and am wondering if you have to power it down with an oncoming boat how does that affect your sight? Does it take a good amount of time for your eyes to adjust?
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