jjanacek
Veteran Member
Aqua Signal sells lights to be mounted on dinghies, but are rated for just one nautical mile. This is OK for a dinghy which is capable of less than 7 knots, but technically not adequate for a faster one. And sometimes I worry about roaring around at night in the Bahamas with marginal lighting, even if no one down there gives a hoot about lights.
Although Aqua Signal does not endorse this modification (I checked), I purchased two PR-2-1WHP-9V LED bulbs from superbrightlightsled.com and the difference in brightness is quite noticeable. Battery life should also be better than the old PR-2 flashlight bulbs. There is no discernible heat. Probably still illegal per USCG regulations, but definitely an improvement.
Capt. Jeff Janacek
on "Adirondack"
in Rock Hall, MD
Although Aqua Signal does not endorse this modification (I checked), I purchased two PR-2-1WHP-9V LED bulbs from superbrightlightsled.com and the difference in brightness is quite noticeable. Battery life should also be better than the old PR-2 flashlight bulbs. There is no discernible heat. Probably still illegal per USCG regulations, but definitely an improvement.
Capt. Jeff Janacek
on "Adirondack"
in Rock Hall, MD