Spot light for Parker

[SommerTime]

I have a 2520XL and sometimes I could use a spot light when coming in at night. I have a handheld spot light that plugs into dashboard lighter but I have been told I should have a light mounted, remote control, on the front of the Parker. One issue is where to mount it, and the second is what manufacture , and third is this the best way to go. Sometimes coming in after dark it would be nice to see those day markers.

 

[Bryan 2530]

Check it.

http://www.classicparker.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=1632&highlight=spotlight

 

[MaxOut]

I opted for the ACR Model- RCL75.

Specs-

-180000CD
-Dual Lamp ( H1 Automotive Bulbs Cheap & Easy To Find)
-Touch Pad Control (IMO better than joystick due to better seals & low current to touch pad)
-45 degree down pitch, 18 degree up pitch & 350 degree rotation
-Very Quick rotation
-Direct drive with no shaking in rough conditions

Price $299.00 @ Boaters World.
Alot of light for the money and dual station compatible.


Here is some pictures of my installation.

Easy to install and use.

 

[SommerTime]

Maxout: Thanks for the pictures. Can you tell me the routing of the cable for your installation?

Thanks
SommerTime

 

[MaxOut]

Maxout: Thanks for the pictures. Can you tell me the routing of the cable for your installation?

Thanks
SommerTime

I went through the overhang under the light. Into the cabin between the windows, across the headliner to the starboard, Down between the windows, Into the console (you can see the large wire loom going into the console in the picture) to the touch pad and power. I will post detailed pictures if you would like.

 

[John_Madison CT]

I also have that ACR 75 spotlight mounted on the front edge of my hardtop.

I can say this unequivocally, ...DO NOT DO THE SAME.

This unit shines so much light on the front deck that it's virtually unuseable. This is more of a floodlight than a spotlight.

 

[MaxOut]

I also have that ACR 75 spotlight mounted on the front edge of my hardtop.

I can say this unequivocally, ...DO NOT DO THE SAME.

This unit shines so much light on the front deck that it's virtually unuseable. This is more of a floodlight than a spotlight.

I have good luck with mine but mostly use it from the rear station. It does saturate the forward deck with light but still very useable for docking and crab pot avoidance. I agree it is more of a flood light but works well and still spots well at a distance. I opted for the wider pattern for a broader view. The narrow spot light pattern would require too much attention. Maybe you can buy one from Boaters World and wire it to the panel, move it around to find the right spot. If you do not like it take it back and try another one. Boaters World has a 30 day return policy. Good Luck.

 

[andertonm]

I worked at West Marine for a while and found one called the Golight. Compact, powerful, 360+ degree rotation and very reliable. Ours was mounted on the front lip of the roof and, yes, it did light up the bow and blind you. Local pilot and other pro boats have the spot mounted on a shield plate that shadows the bow. Some light/radar mounts come with that shield.

 

[TonyAmalfitano]

http://store.hamiltonmarine.com/browse.cfm/4,382.htm

Here's another spotlight to look at.

 

[Principal Reeler]

I don't have a scanner to send pics, but I'll try to describe what I did with a spotlight when I installed one on my 2310. It COULD work on a cabin install.

I had a spotlight installed at the bow. Worked great. But I wanted a windlass, so the spotlight had to be moved off center.

The problem was...if I kept it at the same height, the windlass install would create shadows and blindspots. So....

I had a metal fabricating place make a six (6) inch tower that had the spotlight clearing the windlass. Spray painted with the right paint...looks like a custom install !!! I have about a 220 degree useful coverage area from this.

If this were done on a cabin top (height of tower appropriate for boat), it may work and avoid/reduce the glare issue because of the tower height. Just a thought.

Good luck,

Mac

 

[Principal Reeler]

OOPS

Didn't mean glare due to tower height.

Did mean glare because of cabin roof mount.


Mac