I've got a Stanley similar to what Rick linked to but mine is not lithium. I paid $15 for it when it was on sale. It's really, really bright and the beam is narrow and will go a ways. It can be locked into the on position. It is rechargeable. About your concern though, I charge mine very rarely and it sits unused for months at a time and always has a charge when I need it. For that kind of money you can buy 4 of them, one of them will always be charged!
I consider flashlights to be somewhat disposable. I've never had one last longer than a few years for whatever reason; it gets lost, broken, the bulb goes and I can't find a replacement .. whatever. I no longer spend big bucks on flashlights when there are so many inexpensive options out there. I've had the Stanley for a couple of years now and it hasn't quit or failed me yet. At $15 it's hard to beat. Steve Suhana, C&C 32 Toronto On Wed, Mar 12, 2014 at 9:59 AM, Gary Nylander <[email protected]>wrote: > We found a light which has the ability to switch from white to red. > Great at night to keep your vision. > > Gary > > ----- Original Message ---- > *From:* Dennis C. <[email protected]> > *To:* CnClist <[email protected]> > *Sent:* Tuesday, March 11, 2014 5:34 PM > *Subject:* Re: Stus-List Handheld spot/flood light discussion > > Rich, > > I know me. When I need the thing, it won't be charged. It's that way > with my handheld VHF. I only remember to recharge it before a long > cruise. I'd go for a battery powered with spare batteries before a > rechargeable light. I have a 12 VDC receptacle at the helm station. > > To Joel's point I'm often singlehanding so my paradigm is using it > primarily in the cockpit. You and Joel raise valid points for > consideration. > > That's why I wanted a discussion. > > Dennis C. > > > On Tue, Mar 11, 2014 at 4:26 PM, Rich Knowles <[email protected]> wrote: > >> I'm curious, Dennis; how come no rechargeable or battery lamps? >> There's no doubt that the 12V halogen lights with the automotive type >> lamp/reflector assemblies give the best long distance narrow beam light, >> but I much prefer the units with the small rechargeable lead acid >> batteries. I did see a couple of super LED battery operated lights at the >> outdoor show this weekend past, but they were around $200 a pop. I find >> that I don't use flashlights very often. Spreader lights are a great >> convenience. >> >> Rich >> >> On Mar 11, 2014, at 18:14, "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] >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album >> http://www.cncphotoalbum.com >> [email protected] >> >> > ------------------------------ > > _______________________________________________ > This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album > http://www.cncphotoalbum.com > [email protected] > > > _______________________________________________ > This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album > http://www.cncphotoalbum.com > [email protected] > >
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