Dennis, I have the rechargeable version of this:
http://www.starmarinedepot.com/coleman-spotlight-12v-led.html?gclid=CM2vodK0i70CFSqXOgodeR0ASg I like the idea of putting someone on the bow with the light, so a plug-in was out. I found the West branded stuff to be inferior. The switch locks, so it can be used as a giant flashlight when I am working in the bilge or engine compartment. I would not buy one without that feature. White LED seems to be the norm. Joel 35/3 Annapolis On Tue, Mar 11, 2014 at 5:14 PM, Dennis C. <[email protected]> wrote: > There have been a lot of advances in lights since I bought my existing > handheld spot light. Been thinking about a new one. > > REQUIREMENT: 12 VDC plug in. NOT rechargeable. Probably LED. > > I'd like some discussion on the selection criteria for a new one; not just > "I have this one and I like it". > > - For instance, can you have too many lumens? I think you can. How > bright is bright enough? Too much light reflects and causes night > blindness. > > > - LED vs halogen vs ?? > > > - If LED, number of bulbs. Color? Blue white? White? > > > - Width of beam. Basically spot vs flood light > > > - Any important considerations I didn't mention > > Finally, any lights that you think particularly suit the needs of sailors. > > Dennis C. > > Touche' 35-1 #83 > > _______________________________________________ > This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album > http://www.cncphotoalbum.com > [email protected] > > -- Joel 301 541 8551
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