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Grouper
 
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| I am needing to redo my stern light. The factory one went out a while back and I have been just rigging up a quick fix since. The old one mounted to the middle of the windshield and kind of blinded you while driving. I am needing to find a new spot to mount a new light where it won't blind me as bad, and can still be seen from any direction. I would prefer a hard wired light so I don't have so many connection problems like I did with my old one. Here is a pic of my boat. 
Does any body have a good idea on how to make this work?
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White Marlin
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Ocean Man (10/1/2008)
Does any body have a good idea on how to make this work? Matt, You can start by getting some water under the boat. Haha. Seriously, Mine is mounted on the stern. But it still fits into a connection. Let me know if you want a hand. I am sure we can do what ever is necessary.
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Ruby Red Lip
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You can get a new light kit from West or any Marine supply store. You will need to drill a hole to mount the bracket but no big deal. Also need to run the wiring back there. The light will be removable, be sure to get one long enough to be visable.
Good luck.
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Grouper
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Instant Karma (10/1/2008)
The light will be removable, be sure to get one long enough to be visable.
Good luck.The problem I have is I have not found one that will be tall enough to see it over the windshield if mounted in the back of the boat. Also, if possible I would like to get one that is a fixed mount not a removable one so I won't have all the connection problems like I've had in the past. That may not be possible with my boats setup though. And Jon, I like to keep my boat dry docked while camping.
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Ruby Red Lip
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Yeah, I was sure you would have thought of my solution. Good luck.
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White Marlin
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| Matt, The only time I ever see a fixed/non-removable light on a boat is on a hard top/t-top. Since you do not have that, it is not going to be possible to have a fixed mount light that will not be in the way.
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Grouper
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Perko has some new light poles out that have two lens caps. One has a sheild to prevent downward light so it wont blind you if you keep it on the windshield.
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