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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!