[Rhodes22-list] masthead light--recycle do overs

[The Rhodes 22 Email List]

ARRRGH!
Know the code and KEEP to the code thar mate'ees!

Bob (palatka)

> On Oct 3, 2015, at 8:24 PM, The Rhodes 22 Email List <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:
> 
> Joe,
> 
> I'm not sure that is correct.  Under power you can show an all around white
> light, but not under sail.  See
> http://www.westmarine.com/WestAdvisor/Navigation-Light-Rules
> 
> Hank
> 
> On Sat, Oct 3, 2015 at 7:48 PM, The Rhodes 22 Email List <
> rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:
> 
>> Hey y'all:
>>     I have been posting on the list a lot this week. Ahh, to participate.
>> (anyway) Since the USCG says an anchor light can also be a steaming light,
>> use one line to serve an all round "anchor" light on the masthead and use
>> it when under power. Single light, single switch, single line, dual
>> purpose.  Of course, you can debate the two line, hot/ground, shared
>> blahblahblah all year. I took the steaming light line and ran it to a nice
>> LED all round popped atop the mast. No more steaming light.  One light on
>> top with a single switch in the cabin. My life becomes more simple, as if
>> that could be possible; but looks like it is.   ttfn.
>> Joe Camp
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>>      From: The Rhodes 22 Email List <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
>> To: The Rhodes 22 Email List <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
>> Sent: Saturday, October 3, 2015 7:14 PM
>> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] masthead light--recycle do overs
>> 
>> One wire powers the steaming (front) light the other wire is a ground
>> wire. The third wire that would power the rear light (anchor) terminates at
>> the deck connection point.
>> 
>> Cheers,
>> Ted
>> 
>> S/V AIRPOWER
>> 1991/2013 R22
>> Jacksonville, FL
>> 
>> 
>> 
>>>> On Oct 3, 2015, at 1:11 PM, The Rhodes 22 Email List <
>>> rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:
>>> 
>>> Ted,
>>> 
>>> Where do the two wires to the breaker panel connect? Are they power and
>>> ground or both power (anchor and steam)?  Does the 3rd wire connect to a
>>> ground terminal or run to a ground block that is connected to ground on
>> the
>>> battery?
>>> 
>>> Hank
>>> 
>>> On Sat, Oct 3, 2015 at 9:29 AM, The Rhodes 22 Email List <
>>> rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:
>>> 
>>>> Hey folks. Hope everyone is well and able to enjoy a few more sails
>> before
>>>> the end of the "season" for you northerners. It's a cool morning in
>>>> Northern Florida so it might be time to break out the dreaded
>> windbreaker.
>>>> 
>>>> A few weeks ago, we had a thread about navigation lights. So I wanted to
>>>> update you on my masthead light situation.
>>>> 
>>>> I brought the mast down last week and changed the incandescent bulbs in
>> my
>>>> stock Perko Combo steaming/anchor light with new LEDs. (my other nav
>> lights
>>>> already came from GB with LEDs)
>>>> 
>>>> My question is why would GB install a 3-wire combo steaming /anchor mast
>>>> light, but not wire the anchor light wire? I've got three wires down the
>>>> mast to the deck connection but only two wires running to the breaker
>>>> panel. This is going to make it a PITA to wire a switch in to control
>> the
>>>> anchor light.
>>>> 
>>>> For those of you considering purchasing a new or recycled Rhodes 22,
>> here
>>>> are a few things that I would change if I could.
>>>> 
>>>> Insist on the following:
>>>> 
>>>> Hard wire switch to control motor lift. Mine is remote control only.
>> What
>>>> was I thinking?
>>>> 
>>>> Wire masthead light to include anchor light. If your going to put in a
>>>> combo light why not wire the damn thing?
>>>> 
>>>> Install 1-2 battery switch if you choose the two-battery option.  I
>>>> thought this was a best practice, but mine didn't come with a switch.
>>>> 
>>>> Cheers,
>>>> Ted
>>>> 
>>>> S/V AIRPOWER
>>>> 1991/2013 R22
>>>> Jacksonville, FL
>>>> 
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