Masthead Light

[John Shea Jr.]

Today I was enjoying one of the few sunny days in the month of June by cruising up Bass River. on Cape Cod, MA. I remembered to lower the radio antenna but forgot about the mast. Made it under the first bridge OK but, was about 2 inches too close to the bottom of the second. Resulting damage was (just) the masthead light. I have a 2008 R21 and am asking if anyone knows the make of the fixture. I want to replace the item with whatever the factory installed. Your help would be appreciated.

 

[K7MXE]

My weather cover is marked Perko.

Bob Heselberg Eatonville Wa

 

[captain's cat]

John, I would have guessed Perko.... Check it out here, compare the pictures, bet you can find out what you want. Hope you have a high speed internet connection, the whole catalog is 45MB 😱 but with a little intuition, you can find what you want without downloading the whole thing.

http://www.perko.com/

I've heard of Lindsay's Law which says: "When the draft of your vessel exceeds the depth of the water, you are most assuredly aground".

Now, it seems we have a corollary, Shea's Law which says: "When the height of your mast exceeds the clearance of the bridge, you will need a new masthead light".... :lol:

Good luck. Let all the tugnuts know what model it is for the record and remember to duck the next time! Glad there was no more damage than that!

Charlie

 

[Kamalani]

John - you may need to check with the factory for your year boat. Our 2009 appears to have Aqua Signal Series 25 Nav lights. Alex.

 

[John Shea Jr.]

I called the factory Monday and the lady on the other end of the phone was very helpful. My 2008 has the Aqua Signal fixtures. I was able to purchase a replacement at the local West Marine. Thanks to Ranger Tugs and Alex.