Battery powered navigation lights?

[Lookin4Bass]

The receptacle for my front navigation light isn't getting any juice, the stern light is and it works fine.

I removed the switch panel and found no loose connections on the navi light switch. Rather than tearing things apart in an effort to determine the problem I'd like to find a battery operated front (red/green) nav light that fits into the existing port.

Does anyone know if such a product exists? I haven't been able to locate one on the internet.

I hate to resort to a small led flashlight and duct tape but...

[mark poulson]

The only one I know of is the flashlight with the red and green lens, from BPS.
You might just have a corroded socket. They are easy to change (I did it).
A continuity tester should tell you if you have power to the socket.
If you do, you may have a bad bulb or light, both of which are cheap to replace.

[Lookin4Bass]

Mark,

Thanks for the suggestion but after failing to get any voltage at the socket (on a voltmeter) I removed the socket and tested back to where the socket plugs into the source wire(s). Still no juice.

I'll check out the BPS red/green light, it may be just the ticket.

Thanks,

Peter

[Jason C.]

youve got your self a pretty good idea there!! As my dad would say Patten dat bitch!! Make some proto types and then sell it!! That is if the idea isnt already taken!

[Sean Graf]

Try this link.

http://www.iboats.com/Portable_Led_Navi ... _id.237383

Good Luck to you!

Sean Graf
www.motherlodelakes.com

[BILLY]

A lot of boats have a rocker switch,1 for anchor and 1 for navigation.
make sure you have the right one on.

[duckhuntr07]

I have the same exact problem. '01 ranger and 2 of the 3 pins in the front don't work. One of them works because the small light on the rear of the new light I just bought works but not the main bulb for the red and green. I'll have to test it tomorrow.

I've been trying to find a replacement for the flashlight, green and red lens, and duct tape also.

[Lookin4Bass]

Sean,

Thanks for the link. The red/green led is exactly what I was looking for.

With the clamp I'll be able to use the existing light pole that fits into the receptacle.

Peter

[Casey]

You can find both battery operated bow and stern lights at either wal-mart or target. They are a C-type clap. I've used both lights on my 14 foot and the bow light on a buddies Ranger on the delta, they work get.

[duckhuntr07]

Of Course the site says the bow light is Out of Stock!!