I am looking for recommendations to install solar powered dock lights. I am torn on whether to install on the pylon tops or sides, convince me one way or another.
Oh and for those residing in the sunshine state, I am happy to announce we closed on a new place in Pomano Beach, gotta jump when the market says "look what I have for you."
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11-25-2019 05:18 PM #1
Solar dock lights
Last edited by ageless; 11-25-2019 at 05:25 PM.
'88 55'C hull 394 BEATs Therapy
12-71 TA's ZF BW190 1.5:1 gears
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Re: Solar dock lights
Nice!!!!!!!!
Mahalo V
1974 53 Motoryacht
Hull Number 406
San Diego, Ca. Ready 32 Nordic Tug, Brunswick Ga.
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Re: Solar dock lights
Air B&B time for your Hatt pals.
Semper Siesta
Robert Clarkson
ASLAN, 1983 55C #343
Charleston, SC
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Re: Solar dock lights
I like the lights down low and not on the pilings. Here are the ones that my father installed at his place in Florida many years ago. They are very well built and are still going.
https://www.lakelite.com/products/solar-deck-lights/Sky Cheney
1985 53EDMY, Hull #CN759, "Rebecca"
ELYC on White Lake--Montague, MI
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Re: Solar dock lights
Have these low on the posts for Dock lighting.
https://www.harborfreight.com/solar-led-fence-light-4-pc-63293.html
And these on top to add a little color.
https://www.menards.com/main/lighting-ceiling-fans/outdoor-lighting/landscape-lighting/patriot-lighting-reg-solar-integrated-led-foley-stainless-steel-landscape-light/ss-3005/p-1468406811755-c-7541.htm?tid=4621842180563506653&ipos=3
they do the job with shining in my, or dock mates windows.
Can kind of see them in the lower left, was recording cockpit lighting.
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11-25-2019 09:17 PM #6
Re: Solar dock lights
I think the best of both worlds would be to get Emily to install the Harbor Freight lights for me.
Robert
MANCHIONEAL
1973 43DC #365
Mattox Creek, VA
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11-25-2019 11:04 PM #7
Re: Solar dock lights
'88 55'C hull 394 BEATs Therapy
12-71 TA's ZF BW190 1.5:1 gears
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11-25-2019 11:30 PM #8
Re: Solar dock lights
I looked at several of their products today, I like what I see. I've got some work to do out there before we bring the boat home, the PO used the lift so the other 40' were "neglected". Someone cut the existing dock light power lines right in half under the dock, conduit and all. When I was trying to figure out why they didn't work, I did what every smart man does, I checked that bulb---right???!! Hmmmm, ever heard that ole saying 1/2 second can turn a 30 minute job into a weeks worth??? One twist of the wrist and that hardware was like a stack of crackers headed for my chili.....nothing but crumbs. I got tools so it's ok, little PB blaster, baking soda, vinegar, they'll be corrosive free, what little paint is left might even shine, and I can check that bulb. RIGHT!!!! Mind you, I'm ready to rip the whole thing down and start over but nooooooo, someone INSIST the dock lights work, regardless of the appearance, "I'll just throw some paint on them" says someone. PB blaster didn't work, another twist of the wrist and that SOB just fell right off it's base. "My bad honey, I can't let it just hang there so I need to cut these wires and let's "shop" for some new lights. My 1/2 second turned a single minute job into a days, all's well, that ends well. I'll update on light choice as we make it.
'88 55'C hull 394 BEATs Therapy
12-71 TA's ZF BW190 1.5:1 gears
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11-25-2019 11:37 PM #9