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1993 Montauk Stern Light Recommendation
Mattynp	#1  Posted on 07/30/22 - 10:13 AM
Member Posts: 21 Comments: 0 Joined: 04/30/20	First, I'm so pumped this site is back up and running. THANK YOU! Second, I have a 1993 Montauk 17. Can anyone recommend an aftermarket LED stern light? I like the OEM part but I'm looking for one that I can mount and will fold on the aft starboard gunwale so it's not always sticking up. I've seen plenty on the web for sale, just checking here to see if there's one that mounts, fits, and works particularly well on a 17 Montauk from your experience. Thanks!
Phil T	#2  Posted on 07/30/22 - 12:12 PM
Administrator Personal Page Personal Album Project Albums Posts: 6989 Comments: 6 Joined: 03/26/05	I really do not understand the interest in LED nav lights. Incandescent bulbs last a long time, they are replaceable (LED are not) and are inexpensive. Most problems with navigation lights involve corrosion due to age, and omitted maintenance with the wiring connections or bulb socket. The OEM pole and hardware allows the stern pole to be removed with the quick disconnect plug. Adding two D clips along the gunnel wall allows it to be stowed out of the way. I think your boat's setup has been altered over the years. We can point you to the items you need to return to the OEM setup. Edited by Phil T on 07/30/22 - 12:13 PM 1992 Outrage 17 I 2019 E-TEC 90, Viper 17 2+ 2018 Load Rite Elite 18280096VT
CTFisher	#3  Posted on 07/30/22 - 12:52 PM
Member Posts: 6 Comments: 0 Joined: 07/29/22	“Most problems with navigation lights involve corrosion due to age, and omitted maintenance” I’ve read the manual but didn’t see this addressed. What maintenance would be required besides an occasional clean and dialectic grease.
Phil T	#4  Posted on 07/30/22 - 1:11 PM
Administrator Personal Page Personal Album Project Albums Posts: 6989 Comments: 6 Joined: 03/26/05	That is it. Keep in mind many boats have the original navigation wiring, bus bar, switch and fuse. 1992 Outrage 17 I 2019 E-TEC 90, Viper 17 2+ 2018 Load Rite Elite 18280096VT
CTFisher	#5  Posted on 07/31/22 - 4:52 AM
Member Posts: 6 Comments: 0 Joined: 07/29/22	Got it, thanks!
Mattynp	#6  Posted on 07/31/22 - 5:59 AM
Member Posts: 21 Comments: 0 Joined: 04/30/20	Thanks Phil! The draw for LED for me is the power draw...but you actually make great points. I don't spend much time if at all at anchor at night hanging out on battery power in a Montauk 17. My whaler has the original mounting hardware still attached and the wiring in place. Looks like I just need the pole and light. I didn't know the OEM stern light was removable via QD. Makes sense it would. Also makes it a good solution instead of mounting another light to the gunwale. Glad I asked. Thanks for the great advice as always!
Phil T	#7  Posted on 07/31/22 - 10:24 AM
Administrator Personal Page Personal Album Project Albums Posts: 6989 Comments: 6 Joined: 03/26/05	Finding the Perko pole with bare wires can be a challenge as most retailers do not carry it You can use a two pole trailer connector as the disconnect. https://www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Wiri...47965.html Give Justin @ Nauset Marine or Sue @ Twin Cities a call. www.nausetmarine.com www.beacontcm.com 1992 Outrage 17 I 2019 E-TEC 90, Viper 17 2+ 2018 Load Rite Elite 18280096VT