They are Here

[msbhammer]

My LED bow lights arrived. Looking pretty sharp. They arrived quick as well from Australia.
66 bucks that encluded shipping as well.

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f153/msbhammer/DSC02510.jpg

[boatnluvr]

Do they go on the opposite sides since they are from Australia?

[C YENSEN]

Do they go on the opposite sides since they are from Australia?

LOL :D

[parishht]

I thought you ordered red and green,
those look like white.

[msbhammer]

LED baby. no lense. Not the best pic. But I had t try. *;D

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f153/msbhammer/DSC02512.jpg

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f153/msbhammer/DSC02511.jpg

[msbhammer]

Gotta decide now, that starborad for the pulpit is 1 1/2 thick. Will the size of te pulpit block the lights??? or should I have a 1 1/2 spacer made for each bow light to sit on. Or mount the lights to the pulpit, but the chain could hit the lights ??

[boatnluvr]

Hammer, how long did it take to get them?

[parishht]

I don't think you have to worry about lifting the lights.

I belive they just have to be visible from a distance
so that green and red can be determined for
which side an oncoming vessel is to pass.

Check out this link:

http://www.boat-ed.com/de/course/p3-5_navigationlights.htm

[Airslot]

It's OK if the pulpit blocks the lights. They should only be seen from one side of the boat anyhow.

Looking good Hammer :)

[msbhammer]

Thanks for the info guys. *;)

Took only 10 days I believe. Was held up due to the Easter weekend. Thats ok though, I wont be installing them till I get me some starboard. Thats next. well after I get the other tilit trim motor next weekend in Philly.

[Airslot]

Just let me know when we are getting our pulpits ;D

[msbhammer]

Will do AIR. I see it coming soon. *;)
Never did find out if Warner got that piece of starboard or not ?

[Airslot]

In one of the pics you posted they actually had the end rounded. Will they do that as well?

[msbhammer]

Yes, from speaking to te guy AIR, he can do anything you want, for an extra fee of course.

[Airslot]

Might be worth finding out what that fee might be ;D

[macojoe]

I hate to say it but they look like side lights??

Side lights have a lens that goes from front to back like them, so you can see them from front and side of boat.

Bow lights lens go front to side so you can see front and side while driving.

Side lights here, as you can see you see from front or side light runs front to back

http://www.iboats.com/Perko_Vertical_Surface_Mounted_Side_Lights/dm/session_id.008908114--cart_id.246376101--category_id.236392--list_time.1176507484--view_id.39382


Bow lights, as you seee here they run side to side to see front and rear

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/PERKO-BOAT-NAVIGATION-BI-COLOR-BOW-LIGHT_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ26448QQihZ009QQit emZ190101628022QQrdZ1

[macojoe]

Not the end of the world, just going to have to put them under the windshield like me,

[msbhammer]

Yes, it is the end of the world :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'(.
I thought these were close to what REEL had on his V ???

[randlemanboater]

Yes, it is the end of the world *:'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'(. *
I *thought these were close to what REEL had on his V *???

Mount em in the cabin for mood lighting.

[msbhammer]

The more I look at these lights, the more pissed I get.
Didnt realize they were side light >:( >:( >:( >:(
M.J. so how ya gonna wire yours ? You have access to where they be mounted at. What about getting to the otherside behind the helm to the fuse box. Cant just cut acroos te the bow because of the hatch. ??? ???

[reelapeelin]

Yes, it is the end of the world :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'(.
I thought these were close to what REEL had on his V ???


Nope...not like REEL'S...but whole time I's readin' thru this I's thinkin' what MJ said about mountin' 'em on the windshield bulkhead ... I think they'd be REELY COOL there 8) 8) ...tell ya what...have Lisa hold one of 'em in place under the windshield, post the pic and we'll vote on it ;) ...power of the board ;D ...

Wire around (forward of it) the hatch opening...I've got several wires goin' around front of mine...just gotta hide/secure 'em ;) ...I think those lights gonna look GREAT up there ;D ...

[msbhammer]

I would have to mount these on the sides correct. On the short side of the windshield. Port/starboard side.
Hoping I have access on the sides. I'll give it a shot I guess. Dont wanna eat 66 bucks on my stupidity. :-/

[msbhammer]

If Lisa is in the Hooters shirt, you guys may not be able to give a fair and reasonable vote on how her lights/ oops I meant my bow ligts work. :P

[msbhammer]

Reel, Like this:

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f153/msbhammer/DSC02516.jpg

Or I guess more like this ?

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f153/msbhammer/DSC02515.jpg

[reelapeelin]

Yeah, Hammer...like the 2nd pic ...I like it 8) ... what's the dark square area there?...

[Bygracealone]

Reel,

I believe that's the Wellcraft insignia...

[reelapeelin]

Reel,

I believe that's the Wellcraft insignia...




Steve, I can't tell...been lookin' REEL hard at it... ??? ...

[msbhammer]

Its a factory Wellcraft decal made out of hard plastic.
Well, I guess I will try and see if I can install the lights there. Just hope I can get a wreck in there to tighten te bolt down. Could just screw it to the side, but would get loose I think.

[reelapeelin]

Its a factory Wellcraft decal made out of hard plastic.
Well, I guess I will try and see if I can install the lights there. Just hope I can get a wreck in there to tighten te bolt down. Could just screw it to the side, but would get loose I think.



Lots a stuff on mine been screwed down since 1999...as long as it's not structural or bears LOTS of weight...heck, screw 'em...if they work lose later, you can always go back and thru-bolt 'em ;) ...

[tsubaki]

Reel, MJ, Hammer and anybody that's got them lights: Is there any problem of reflection at night by the lights distracting or blinding you? I had already made up my mind to mount mine there but was worried it.

[macojoe]

I am going to mount mine in the same place, as for wires I am going to go all the way around the cabin, use some zip ties to hold.
As for screwing them on, Just drill and screw with some caulking, Not 5200!!
5200 will glue there forever!! Just some light caulk will be fine. You might need to replace at some time?

See you went and out bid me, Now I punish you, and gave you the wrong ones!! ;) ;D

[macojoe]

Don't forget to put the right color on the right side!!

Red on the right, Green on the left ::)

[msbhammer]

LOl, I'll sell them to ya cheap. ;D

[macojoe]

everything is 1/2 priced used!! and its not in the store so they are used!! PM address I will send the $33 bucks right away!!

[macojoe]

Been 6 hours, that means they older I give now you $25 + shipping ;)

[msbhammer]

LOL ;D
Parissht just stopped over and was checking them out

[macojoe]

Tell him to get away!!!!!!!!!!! >:( >:( >:( Whats he trying to get it onm my deal!!

Man I can't leave for a second!!

[MIKETTURBO]

HOW ABOUT LED ANCHOR LT.THAT WILL REEEELY SAVE YOUR BATTERY POWER FOR WHEN YOU NEED IT.

[msbhammer]

When Parissht stopped by, he brought his homemade V20 flag with him. Looked pretty good. ;)

[parishht]

Remember we discussed putting the lights on either side of the pulpit,
just angle them out board.

Oncoming vessels are who need to see them.

HAMMER, it was a nice visit this afternoon, pictures just don't
do justice to all the projects you are accomplishing.

[turbinedoctor]

Hammer: I like the second mounting option on the side of the windshield.

Are you going to solder or butt splice the connection on the wiring?

[macojoe]

Are you going to solder or butt splice the connection on the wiring?


LOL!! Butt splice!! LOL

[reelapeelin]

Hey Hammer...whadda ya waitin' on!!...install the damm lights and post some PIX!!... ;D ;D ;D ...we ain't got all night!! ;D ;D ...

[turbinedoctor]

LOL!! Butt splice!! LOL


Kinda sounds like a guy convention or something.

[msbhammer]

Damm Reel, your really inpatient on Pics. Your just like somebody I know. ;D
Will be "butting " THEM "BOTH" wires and .....I'll leave the rest out. ;D

[turbinedoctor]

I was going to advise if he was going to use wire nuts or crimp connectors, to use some Dow Corning 111 non hardning silicone. It works great for keeping out the moisture. 8)

[reelapeelin]

Damm Reel, your really inpatient on Pics. Your just like somebody I know. ;D
Will be "butting " THEM "BOTH" wires and .....I'll leave the rest out. ;D



;) ;) ;) ;D ;D ;D ...

[turbinedoctor]

Well still no pics. Your slacking up.

No boat picks.

No storm picks.

No doughnut pics.

And no sex swing picks.

I think your drying up and getting soft. ;D

[Airslot]

Man, Turbo is back in style, talking smack to Hammer, and making an end run on GOD status.

Turbo, wanna catch a flattie ;D

[turbinedoctor]

You caught on to my ploy.

I would love to catch a flattie. How bout tomorrow. :o

[Airslot]

Man, you are hard up...lets wait for a better day ;)

[turbinedoctor]

I aint quite hard enough to go out tomorrow. That was just a sanity check for you. ;D

[Airslot]

You might wanna be careful with them sanity checks, I've failed more than a few. Only reason I put ya off is I got a big day at work tomorrow ;D

[turbinedoctor]

All kidding aside, after seeing how nice it was on the way over to the Bahamas, I would have loved to have taking my V across there. Its about 90 miles and I got 60 gallons at about 2.5 MPG. I could have made it easy, but would feel a alot better knowing if the ship would have stopped if I needed them, Probably not.

Thinks about it, it would only be like goig 45 miles offshore, after that your headed back for land again. ;)

[Airslot]

Turbo, I envy the south FL guys who have the oppurtunity to make that trip. One of these days, maybe I'll just trailer the V down and have at it ;) Then again, there has been more than one who has gone over on a small boat and had to wait a week or more for weather to get back. Uhhhh, honey, you might not believe this but I'm stuck in the Bahamas ;D

[turbinedoctor]

What better place to weather a storm.


What is it going to shame Hammer into some more pics, or does he even have any shame. ;D

[Airslot]

I heard Hammer was busy working on some top secret project.....think he's upgrading the sex swing so he doesn't pinch that nerve everytime Lisa wants to use it ;D

[turbinedoctor]

LOL


I hate getting pinched in times like that. Add some extra fur or leather. ;D

[Airslot]

Be vewy quite, Hammer is in the house ;D

[reelapeelin]

Airslot...how 'bout a V-20/21 armada to the islands... 8) ...a "Pipe Dream" for sure...wish I could, but the thought's pretty cool ... 8) ...

[turbinedoctor]

Yeah, I saw he posted just below us but he's affraid to show up in here with out pics.


Thems is some purddy lights doe.

[Airslot]

I think he's watching, I just got a pm from him. Yo DoNut BoY, your camera broke? ;D ;D ;D

[turbinedoctor]

RAP's got a good idea. Lets haul all our V's down to Fort Lauderdel for the first annual Wellcraft V-20.com reuion and set sail for the islands. ;D

[turbinedoctor]

GET HIM SLOT

What goes around comes around. Time for him to come up with the pics he's been beggin for.

[Airslot]

Hmmmm, you've missed a few things. The first Reunion is Sat, June 2 at Hammers Beach pad in Lewes DE. Read the Hammers Diving Equipment Distress Sale thread in OT. Your invited Turbo

[turbinedoctor]

I have to go back to that one, The title didnt catch my attention.

[msbhammer]

LOL, I'm here boys. Yeah, Ive been slacking. Need some pics.Its vary tempting to snap a picture of the wifey and her swing. Maybe one day. *;D
Those Cape May Cops might be waiting for Turbin. *;D

[Airslot]

We had 3 hours without power today, tree vs transformer, tree won. Hows things your way tonight Hammer?

[turbinedoctor]

Good to have you back Hammie.

You have to work during this storm, ant pics.


I'm having withdrawls

[Airslot]

Man, Turbo beggin for pics and Hammer can't deliver ;D Watcha think Turbo, we can have ya back to god before daylight, even if I am going to work in 5 hours or so ;D

[msbhammer]

Yeah, worked during the storm, but I managed to install a stronger eye bolt in the ceiling for the sex swing. Cant be falling out anymore and hitting my head and neck on
the dresser. *;D ;D ;D ;D

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f153/msbhammer/DSC02517.jpg

[msbhammer]

Mother inlaw noticed it and asked about it. Said it was for hanging plants in the bedroom. LOl, she believed me. ;D ;D ;D

[Airslot]

Grade 8? Hardened Steel? ;D

[msbhammer]

Use only the best of things when it comes to the
bedroom. ;D

[Airslot]

So, did you consider whether it would hold MJ............and Chum? ;D ;D

[Airslot]

Migh want to consider multiple attatchment points and a bridle ;D

[msbhammer]

Never thought about that. Just figure I keep the shoulder pads and helmet on. ;D ;D ;D ;D

[Airslot]

Alright, I'm leaving this thing to you night owls. Somebody carry Turbo to GOD status overnight ;D This young boy has got to get uo in five hours.......and I wanna get upstairs 'for Momma's all the way sleepin ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

[msbhammer]

Have fun AIR, dont forget the eye bolt. :o

[msbhammer]

Missed the post about M.J. and Chum. It might hold Chum, only if he brings his bracket. ;D

[macojoe]

I have a friend that has a trapize over his bed, his mother inlaw askjed the same question, He said the same, but she went right back and said what you think I am dum, No one hangs plants over there bed!

BUSTED!!! ;)

[msbhammer]

Trapize. Hmm, now thats an idea. ;D ;D ;D

[reelapeelin]

Somewhere between the trapeze and the sex swing ya reckon those lights might get installed and some pix posted...geeze ::) next you'll be shootin' yerself outta a CANNON w/Lisa as L.Z. ... so easily distracted w/ SEX and frivolity ... ;D ;D ...
















SEX and frivolity??...yeah...FERGIT about the lights ;) ...

[turbinedoctor]

Sorry I had to bail out so quick last night. The dog was outside and barking,Didnt want to wake Mama and the kids. Had to get him in and do some other small stuff.

[Airslot]

Hmmmm, Thread HIJACKED I do believe ;D

[turbinedoctor]

Thanks for the pic Hammer.


The thought of Chum and MJ in the swing made me loose my breakfast :o

[turbinedoctor]

How's work, on such little sleep.

At least its during the day, try to work all night on 4-5 hours. :-[

[Airslot]

5 hours seems to be my nightly requirmenent. I've never had to work nights, but can't see how I'd enjoy it all that much....unless I could figure a way to go straight from work...to fishing...to bed....to work....hey, nights don't sound that bad ;D

[parishht]

I used to work third shift, 11-7 and it was great.

work all night, golf in the morning, sleep, family time for about 2 hours,
sleep, then back to work.

Can't do it now anymore, but I still have trouble on Sunday nights
trying to fall a sleep.

[turbinedoctor]

Plenty of time to work on spooling new line, lubing the reels, Shopping for cool stuff, etc etc ;D

[parishht]

HAMMER, I am glad you didn't install that new bolt when I visited,
you probably would have made me get in the swing to test the bolt. ;D

[turbinedoctor]

Soon as I can when I get home I get in the bed and stare at the swing hanging from the ceiling.

[turbinedoctor]

Thinking about hooking it up to the ceiling fan to add a new demintion to the swing.


Swing and Swirl ;D

[Airslot]

This ought to be good when the video finally hits youtube ;D

[turbinedoctor]

Have you seen the one with the cat and the fan. Imagine me in a thong. ;D ;D ::)

[Airslot]

Thanks, now I have to clean the coffee off my monitor. I'll be back....got to go get more coffee and more napkins, just in case ;D

[macojoe]

I have been working grave yard for 26 years!! I not one that needs a lot of sleep, I get a lot from Naps.

Grave yard started out as a necessity, wife did not drive, and with doctors, and kids and so on, it was better to have days free.

Work all night go out fishing in the am, nap and go to work!

I had a chance for days a while back and I thought about it for about 2 seconds, and said no!

[Airslot]

It certainly takes a special person to work the night shift, but from experience, when you put them on day shift they hate it, can't wait to get back to "their" schedule ;D We have 24 hour security here. Thank goodness for the guy who works nights 5 times a week. He only leaves two shifts for the other, till he goes on vacation.

[msbhammer]

I hate daywork shift. Prefer my night shift. Parishht, sorry I forgot to show you the eye-bolt. *;D
You never know REEL, just might snap a quick pic one of these days with the wifey swinging in it. *;D
What were we talking about before ??? I think I Highjacked my own thread here. *;D

Was up all night, damm court all morning. The monitor is going blurry. I hear my swing...oops, I mean my pilow calling me. ;D

[turbinedoctor]

Back to the main purpose of this thread, hows the bow lights comming, got them done, wheres the pics.

[turbinedoctor]

This thread is starting to slowly drift off the page, Hammer dont think you are going to get away with out more pics of those lights. >:(

[msbhammer]

LOL, once this wind dies down I'll be out looking and seeing how is the best way to run the wire and to hide it as well. Was thinking of running it through the gunnels all the way around to the other side. But thats a few more bucks in wiring, unless I can hide it well inside the cuddy.

[turbinedoctor]

Order a tube of Dow Corning 111 from McMaster-Carr ($10.82) to put on the connections after you make them up. This will keep the moisture out and prevent corriosion.

[turbinedoctor]

8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8)

::)That post just put me over the top ::)

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[msbhammer]

Ding, Ding, Ding. We have one more GOD here fellows.
Congrads. Turbin. ;)

[willy]

Congrats Turbine, all bow to the newest diety ;D

[turbinedoctor]

Thanks Willy, It means a lot to me to be cosidered one of your peers now. ::)




I just hope I can live up to your standards :P

[parishht]

Congrats Turbo.

Now you better be in Lewes on June 2.

By the way, if you bring the camper over, Steamboat Landing has overnight spots available.

Here's the link:

http://www.sblrvpark.com/