Portable searchlight
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gulfcoast john
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Long Range Illuminator by Marinebeam.com
https://store.marinebeam.com/marinebeam ... lashlight/
This thing is amazing, like a white laser (though Cree LEDs, not a laser) with such a narrow beam that you can point it out the side window and light up nav aids 100 yards away without any bow rail reflections. Runs a min of eight hours on three cheap D cells (they rec'd Ray O Vac). I've been a "flashlight" buff for over 60 years and this is without competition. Worth twice the $129 price.
Happy shopping!
John
https://store.marinebeam.com/marinebeam ... lashlight/
This thing is amazing, like a white laser (though Cree LEDs, not a laser) with such a narrow beam that you can point it out the side window and light up nav aids 100 yards away without any bow rail reflections. Runs a min of eight hours on three cheap D cells (they rec'd Ray O Vac). I've been a "flashlight" buff for over 60 years and this is without competition. Worth twice the $129 price.
Happy shopping!
John
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Might I suggest this? https://www.homedepot.com/p/RYOBI-ONE-1 ... /316630705
I have one at home and it’s amazing. I’ll likely buy one for the boat when I return to it next week.
Pros: brighter and less expensive than the marine option linked to above. Works with the same rechargeable battery as other 18v Riobi hand tools. (I’ve already got a drill and charger on board and will soon be adding a power washer.)
Cons: not marine rated so you’d have to store it in a dry place, probably inside the cabin. Might not last as long as a marine rated item.
I have one at home and it’s amazing. I’ll likely buy one for the boat when I return to it next week.
Pros: brighter and less expensive than the marine option linked to above. Works with the same rechargeable battery as other 18v Riobi hand tools. (I’ve already got a drill and charger on board and will soon be adding a power washer.)
Cons: not marine rated so you’d have to store it in a dry place, probably inside the cabin. Might not last as long as a marine rated item.