Thread subject: Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos :: Retrofit Bow Pulpit
Posted by cedar creek sam on 03/17/06 - 6:22 PM
#1
Has anyone added a bow pulpit, teak most likely, to their Whaler? I'm thinking of adding one to my Outrage 18....
Posted by cajunman on 04/10/06 - 11:04 PM
#3
My Montauk came with one with the railing wrapped around it, very safe when on the bow working with the anchor. You should be able to see it in my avatar
rich
Posted by cajunman on 04/11/06 - 8:41 AM
#5
thanks Joe,
i forgot about that larger pic.
Just for trivia,, i just completed an 8 week boater safety course thru USCG and learned a bit about required lighting . Can anyone see what's wrong with my lighting since the bow light is relocated?
rich
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Posted by MW on 04/11/06 - 2:00 PM
#6
I'll bite ! state or federal lighting laws ? Rail mounted ? Light does not meet new brightness specs ? Bow light is "ON" but, "Anchor" light is "OFF" ? should have port and starbord lights, instead of a "COMBO" unit ?
MW
Posted by Tom W Clark on 04/11/06 - 2:36 PM
#7
Rich,
I depends on what year your Montauk is but the bow light needs to be higher than the stern light under any circumstance. Boats made today need to have the stern light one meter higher than the bow light.
You're gonna need one very l o n g stern light pole!
Posted by cajunman on 04/11/06 - 4:56 PM
#8
tom got it right !!!!!!!!,,
by the "letter" of the law,, i need to extend my stern light to pass a UCSG Auxillary inspection but i'm not planning on lowering my bow light, it works too well.
If you ask me it makes more sense to have the bow light higher since i'm usually going forward,, duh!!
my 2 cents
rich
Posted by MW on 04/12/06 - 2:43 AM
#9
Hi,
Interesting ! I went to a few marine stores in my area (L.I.) and was surprised to see that none of the Anchore lights on display were 1 meter high. I asked about the reg of being 1 meter high, and was told that "some guys buy the Anchor light, and add a 3' piece of Alum. tubing to raise the light 1 meter, to meet regs". The only one I saw was the plug in type that meet regs. I have (2) 15" lights in the back on my 15' sport 1 on ea. corner. It lights up well but, not to specs. I've asked about this (not wanting to get a ticket) to law enforcement, and was told "Don't worry about it" and that when a boat is pulled over, it's for a good reason (bow riding, etc.). I was also told that when a vessel is pulled over, they can tell by looking at the boat quickly, if it's in good shape or not," your boat's in good shape, I highly doubt that you will get a ticket for equipt. on this boat". I walked away feeling fairly confident but, was a tad concerned about another officer (unkown) who might pull me over, and is having a bad day.
mw
Posted by Tom W Clark on 04/12/06 - 9:01 AM
#10
MW,
I wouldn't worry about it. I have NEVER heard if anybody ticketed because they had working stern light but it was not one meter higher than the bow light. What boat do you have? Year? Model?
Posted by MW on 04/12/06 - 3:32 PM
#11
Hi,
It's a 1976 15' sport, it was pretty simple but, over the years there were a few add on's VHF, D/F, auto bilge, etc.
mw
Posted by Tom W Clark on 04/12/06 - 4:39 PM
#12
If it's a 1976 Sport 15 then the stern light does NOT need to be one meter higher than the bow light. A standard 3 foot-ish stern light will wok just fine and get you in compliance with the law.
Posted by MW on 04/13/06 - 12:39 AM
#13
Thank-you Tom.
MW