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05-02-2017, 09:36 PM
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Senior Member
City: New Tazewell
Vessel Name: Saoirse
Vessel Model: 1983 Nauticat 44 Ketch
Join Date: Mar 2017
Posts: 151
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Best Flashlight
I've always been on the hunt for the best knife, best wristwatch, and best flashlight.
I like the hands-free convenience of a nice headlamp, but sometimes you need a handheld for spotting that buoy or checking that bilge real quick.
I highly recommend this one.
It's rechargeable, and the charge lasts weeks of intermittent use. VERY bright light (2400 lumens) and you can set it down lengthwise or upright for your needs. It does not float, but very sturdy to be dropped a few times. FYI.
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05-03-2017, 12:21 AM
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Guru
City: Boston Area
Join Date: Feb 2017
Posts: 2,605
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Are the batteries removable ?
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05-03-2017, 01:27 AM
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Guru
City: ketchikan, Alaska
Vessel Name: 'SLO'~BELLE
Vessel Model: 1978 Marben-27' Flybridge Trawler(extended to 30 feet) Pilothouse Pocket Cruiser[
Join Date: Apr 2012
Posts: 2,206
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I have found the little three triple aaa battery led flashlights about 3 1/2 inches long with a laylard attached sold at various hardware, auto supply stores effective. They sell for around or under 5 bucks. I have several onboard, couple hanging in the engine compartment, one or two on the console, one in the bunk area, and one in the head. I carry one on my person along with my small leatherman pocket knife. ( one would think me a 'Belt and Suspender" man
Al-Ketchikan
(And my cc weapon when in the States )
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05-03-2017, 02:58 AM
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#4
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Guru
City: Queensland
Vessel Model: Milkraft 60 converted timber prawn trawler
Join Date: Jul 2016
Posts: 5,482
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Cree Q5 machined alloy and zoomable
Takes a single aa i use eneloop rechargables.
Cheap enough to have many all around the boat
Get them for as little as $2:50 each at times on ebay
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05-03-2017, 05:12 AM
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Senior Member
City: New Tazewell
Vessel Name: Saoirse
Vessel Model: 1983 Nauticat 44 Ketch
Join Date: Mar 2017
Posts: 151
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Benthic2
Are the batteries removable ?
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I have never tried, lol. Yes. Inside are three 2200mAh 3.7 volt lithium ion batteries. A quick Internet search says they are about $11-13 each.
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05-03-2017, 05:46 AM
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Guru
Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 22,553
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"I have found the little three triple aaa battery led flashlights about 3 1/2 inches long with a laylard attached sold at various hardware, auto supply stores effective."
Like pencils these are best bought by the box full, and left everywhere.
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05-03-2017, 10:24 AM
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Guru
City: Cary, NC
Vessel Name: Skinny Dippin'
Vessel Model: Navigator 4200 Classic
Join Date: Jul 2009
Posts: 5,841
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Quote:
Originally Posted by FF
"I have found the little three triple aaa battery led flashlights about 3 1/2 inches long with a laylard attached sold at various hardware, auto supply stores effective."
Like pencils these are best bought by the box full, and left everywhere.
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And lighters and Chap-Stik
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2000 Navigator 4200 Classic
(NOT a trawler)
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05-03-2017, 10:33 AM
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Guru
City: Cary, NC
Vessel Name: Skinny Dippin'
Vessel Model: Navigator 4200 Classic
Join Date: Jul 2009
Posts: 5,841
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Acheron2010
I've always been on the hunt for the best knife, best wristwatch, and best flashlight.
I like the hands-free convenience of a nice headlamp, but sometimes you need a handheld for spotting that buoy or checking that bilge real quick.
I highly recommend this one.
It's rechargeable, and the charge lasts weeks of intermittent use. VERY bright light (2400 lumens) and you can set it down lengthwise or upright for your needs. It does not float, but very sturdy to be dropped a few times. FYI.
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And at $40, it isn't the budget-buster I thought it would be!
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2000 Navigator 4200 Classic
(NOT a trawler)
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