High power handheld spotlight

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cwalden

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Hi all,
Does anyone have a recommendation for a really good spotlight for nighttime nav, buoy and mooring avoidance and finding our own mooring. Many choices on Amazon, but want the brightest and most durable. DC rechargeable is preferred. Thanks for advice.


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This Streamlight 44910 is what I bought. I got the 120V AC model and mounted it by an outlet, so whenever I am on shore power, it gets a full charge. It has an integrated stand. Super bright at the top setting for the 120V AC model, and longer lasting at lower settings. I needed to buy something like this after coming home to port in the dark one time last year. The additional lumens of the AC model may be what is really needed. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0089 ... UTF8&psc=1
 
I have used this handheld spotlight around our house for years... very bright and lightweight.

STANLEY FATMAX SL10LEDS Rechargeable 2200 Lumen Lithium Ion Ultra Bright LED Spotlight Flashlight with USB Power Charger https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00OU67Z80/re ... 1EbRYG495Q
 
I know you mentioned handheld, however I've seen these on a bunch of boats around here. Also one of the local harbormasters has 4 of the small lights on their rescue boat. These are insanely bright and very inexpensive.

https://www.nilight.com/collections/led ... 5001689865

4790 lumens.

Stuart
 
So, I have too many flashlights, but the next one is always the best.
For use on our Ranger Tug I have three:

- for general use I have a GoVolt G5, great even beam, good for use in the boat, mounted near the pilot station:
https://govolt.com/collections/g-series ... flashlight

- for spotlighting use on or close to the water where light weight / floating if you drop it is important I use a NoCry:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B077T ... UTF8&psc=1

- and my favorite for scanning for obstacles at night while under way I use this, the most ruggedly built handheld I've had:
https://store.marinebeam.com/rechargeab ... spotlight/

But there will always be the next best thing out tomorrow!
 
hwhayes":2bpykb3y said:
- and my favorite for scanning for obstacles at night while under way I use this, the most ruggedly built handheld I've had:
https://store.marinebeam.com/rechargeab ... spotlight/

But there will always be the next best thing out tomorrow!
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Do they have a 12V charging cord so you can charge direct rather than plug into 110V?
 
The MarineBeam Spotlight only came with an AC charger, but a DC charger may be available. If not, then a small low power inverter would probably work. I purchased a spare battery, that locks into the handle with what appears to be good rubber gaskets to prevent water entry.
https://store.marinebeam.com/spare-batt ... r-rpg-18w/
So far I have been very pleased with the performance, beam pattern and ergonomics.
 
Thank you all so much for the valuable feedback and advice. Proud to be a Ranger owner and proud to be part of such a helpful and responsive group of boat owners.


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