Anyone got a strobe at the masthead? Rich Knowles Nanaimo, BC Boatless!
On Aug 24, 2015, at 11:33, David via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: Got it...we are blessed with an elevated level of power and sail expertise up here in Buzzards Bay. But like you said. When I head West into LIS. Whoa. All light configuration bets are off and there is traffic of all sorts... David F. Risch (401) 419-4650 (cell) To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> Date: Mon, 24 Aug 2015 13:57:07 -0400 Subject: Re: Stus-List ...Now lighting configurations... From: cnc-list@cnc-list.com <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> CC: colt...@verizon.net <mailto:colt...@verizon.net> Agreed, but for our night races there are never more than a few other boats not racing, which would be weekend warriors that I am sure don’t even know anything beyond red and green anyways. Very little commercial traffic, not like LIS. But you are correct, it is not kosher. I don’t think anyone would be running around with anchor lights where you sail, where it could easily be confused with barge traffic or whatever. What really confuses things is when some guys light their steaming lights so they can see their teltales. Bill Coleman C&C 39 Erie, PA From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com <mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com>] On Behalf Of David via CnC-List Sent: Monday, August 24, 2015 1:27 PM To: CNC CNC Cc: David Subject: Stus-List ...Now lighting configurations... I beg to differ. Anchor light being used to light a windex is confusing and against the regs. Windex makes a light for that purpose. A tricolor (with no deck lights) also lights the windex within the lighting regs. What about boats not in your fleet? Lights have meaning. Forgive my push back on this but I have been part of too many situations where these seemingly innocent configurations have or could have had consequences. David F. Risch 1981 40-2 (401) 419-4650 (cell) To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> Date: Mon, 24 Aug 2015 11:43:52 -0400 Subject: Re: Stus-List Was Wire Gauge, now Where can I get LED? From: cnc-list@cnc-list.com <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> CC: colt...@verizon.net <mailto:colt...@verizon.net> We also use them on Night races to light the Windex. As long as you know everyone in the fleet is using them for that purpose it is not confusing. I don’t know what other boats think, but there are usually not too many of them. Bill Coleman C&C 39 Erie, PA From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com <mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com>] On Behalf Of Joel Aronson via CnC-List Sent: Monday, August 24, 2015 11:09 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> Cc: Joel Aronson Subject: Re: Stus-List Was Wire Gauge, now Where can I get LED? some people use the anchor light to light the windex. You can buy a light that sits on top of the mast and shines up for that purpose. I'm waiting for the solar powered version! I find it hard to judge distance from boats use a masthead light. Maybe that's just me. Joel On Mon, Aug 24, 2015 at 11:00 AM, David via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>> wrote: Yup, I have seen all color combination to and for Bermuda as well... Anchor lights with Tricolor... Tricolor with deck level nav lights... Steaming light with tri-color... Nav lights with no steaming light (when under power) Wrong. wrong Wrong. Very confusing when two fleets encounter each another at 2:00am (which happens surprisingly often). David F. Risch (401) 419-4650 (cell) Date: Sat, 22 Aug 2015 22:27:57 -0700 To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> Subject: Re: Stus-List Was Wire Gauge, now Where can I get LED? From: cnc-list@cnc-list.com <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> CC: russ...@telus.net <mailto:russ...@telus.net> Exactly right Dennis. And if motoring, burning three or four lamps is usually not a problem. Hence the desire to go LED for a masthead tri-light and the practicality of keeping lower lights as incandescent. You might be astonished at the number of our American cousins who race around here at night burning every navigation lamp they can, masthead tri-colour, forward steaming, red, green and after steaming light. Very common on the overnight races. Cheers, Russ At 09:01 PM 22/08/2015, you wrote: If you are motoring, you should not use the tricolor at the masthead. The steaming light must be above the red/green nav lights. Therefore you must use the deck or hull mounted nav lights when motoring. Dennis C. On Sat, Aug 22, 2015 at 9:31 PM, Russ & Melody via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>> wrote: Hi Kurt, Not everyone is using a tri-colour at the masthead but it is practical in that, when sailing, there is nothing to obscure the lower lights and one lamp can draw a lot less power than three or four lamps. Note, if you are motoring then you still need the forward steaming light, etc. Rule 25 (around page 80) if you're interested. http://www.navcen.uscg.gov/pdf/navrules/navrules.pdf <http://www.navcen.uscg.gov/pdf/navrules/navrules.pdf>         Cheers, Russ         Sweet 35-1 At 04:50 PM 22/08/2015, you wrote: Is there a reason every one is using tri colors at the mast head? Is this in addition to the regular side lights and stern light From: Jean-Francois J Rivard via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>>; To: <cnc-list@cnc-list.com <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> >; Cc: Jean-Francois J Rivard <jfriv...@us.ibm.com <mailto:jfriv...@us.ibm.com>>; <a...@airsensing.com <mailto:a...@airsensing.com>>; Subject: Stus-List Was Wire Gauge, now Where can I get LED? Sent: Sat, Aug 22, 2015 5:10:19 PM Hello Alex, I am replacing the cabin lights with this one from Marinebeam: http://store.marinebeam.com/bayonet-ba15s-15-led-bayonet-mini-tower/ <http://store.marinebeam.com/bayonet-ba15s-15-led-bayonet-mini-tower/> It’s just bright enough. I tried the 18 and 2d 21 led models too. They’re a bit much.. The 18 is googood as a reading light, the 21 is the master blaster at the chart table. My sternlight burned-out about a month ago.  I did not bother looking for a replacement bulb at Marinebeam.. I bought this for 16 bucks instead http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00I0BPZ1U?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00 <http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00I0BPZ1U?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00> My original fixture’s lens s was all crazed and the housing was getting brittle… Now itÃ’s all l fresh and nnew. It’s well done too watertight ht with O-rings and extremely bright as it is a 12 led array. For the tricolor I splurged a little.. http://www.westmarine.com/buy/misea--led-navigation-light-tri-color-anchor-lights--P013836226 <http://www.westmarine.com/buy/misea--led-navigation-light-tri-color-anchor-lights--P013836226> It‬™s a bit pricey but it’s the cat’s a$$. Sup. Super bright, high quality machined metal housing, no interference with the VHF, automatic anchor light, and a killer white light illuminating the Windex. You get what you pay for I guess.. I also have a remote control battery powered LED bar light for the engine compartment. It's about 20 bucks at Walmart. It's a peel and stick installation and the light switch is also peel and stick. No wiring. Simple and perfect for the engine compartment, the remote switch is nice. I am planning on buying more of those http://www.walmart.com/ip/GE-17528-GE-Under-Cabinet-Light-Fixture-12/21827156?action=product_interest&action_type=title&item_id=21827156&placement_id=irs-106-t1&strategy=PWVUB&visitor_id&category=&client_guid=f3f3b215-f1f0-45be-becb-07836d61e0e0&customer_id_enc&config_id=106&parent_item_id=16561412&parent_anchor_item_id=16561412&guid=66bb66bb-45f0-42b5-9d01-a888a0a07fc4&bucket_id=irsbucket003&beacon_version=1.0.1&findingMethod=p13n <http://www.walmart.com/ip/GE-17528-GE-Under-Cabinet-Light-Fixture-12/21827156?action=product_interest&action_type=title&item_id=21827156&placement_id=irs-106-t1&strategy=PWVUB&visitor_id&category=&client_guid=f3f3b215-f1f0-45be-becb-07836d61e0e0&customer_id_enc&config_id=106&parent_item_id=16561412&parent_anchor_item_id=16561412&guid=66bb66bb-45f0-42b5-9d01-a888a0a07fc4&bucket_id=irsbucket003&beacon_version=1.0.1&findingMethod=p13n> -Francois Rivard 1990 34+ "Take Five" _______________________________________________ Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com <mailto:CnC-List@cnc-list.com> To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com <http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com> _______________________________________________ Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com <mailto:CnC-List@cnc-list.com> To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com <http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com> -- Joel 301 541 8551 _______________________________________________ Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com <mailto:CnC-List@cnc-list.com> To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com <http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com> _______________________________________________ Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com <mailto:CnC-List@cnc-list.com> To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com <http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com>_______________________________________________ Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com <mailto:CnC-List@cnc-list.com> To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com <http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com>
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