Reddit mentions: The best boat navigation lights

My suggestion would be to get a magpul (~$30ish) mount and put an Armytek in it. (Probably a partner, about 35-40ish). Eventually cheaper lights crap out on recoil, even for light recoiling guns like an AR. Try the magpul mount, as I know it works with heavy use. Alternatively, streamlight makes a mount and light combo on amazon for $60 but I can't attest to how well it works.

Ideally if you're going to buy something like this for hard use it might be worthwhile to just wait a little and save up for like a stream light protac with a more solid mount like an IWC Thorntail.

Link to magpul mount:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00CQ8FWCU/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1494794559&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=magpul+flashlight+mount&dpPl=1&dpID=51Fc8FYJOiL&ref=plSrch

Link to armytek:
https://www.armytek.com/products/flashlights/hunting-and-military/armytek-partner-a2/


Link to Streamlight combo:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00HRD8UN2/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1494794559&sr=8-4&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=magpul+flashlight+mount&dpPl=1&dpID=41jDluHG7FL&ref=plSrch

Link to Streamlight Protac:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01AXR8JGG/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1494794984&sr=8-3&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=streamlight%2Bprotac&dpPl=1&dpID=419HR0uzY5L&ref=plSrch&th=1&psc=1

Link to IWC mount(s):
http://www.impactweaponscomponents.com/product/thorntail-scout-by-iwc-haley-strategic-partners/

Red lights are great for sailing for the same reason. These things are fantastic.

When paddling at night, you're supposed to have bow and stern lights. Here's a set that I got off of amazon. If you look in the reviews, you'll see pictures of people and how they have them attached to their yaks. Of course you can always visit the youtube, or even search this sub for light ideas and setups.

Edit: have a friend who uses this kind of light he likes it because he can just suction it on when he wants. He's tied a string/rope to it, and affixed it to the handle so if it loses suction he doesn't lose the light (despite it being able to float).

I have a Mossberg 590A1 (18" barrel / bead sight) with...

• Magpul Stock and Forend
  
  
• HiViz Fiber Optic Sight
  
  
• Magpul L2 MOE Rail Section
  
  
• Magpul Rail Light Mount (Left)
  
  Loaded with Federal Tactical Law Enforcement 8-pellet 00 buckshot. I'm very happy with it.
  
  Don't forget to practice frequently with whatever you end up choosing.

Seems like you're looking for something like this:

https://www.amazon.com/Magpul-Industries-Light-Mount-Black/dp/B00CQ8FWCU

> I'm looking more for what, if anything, is needed in the wiring behind the socket.

You need an Automotive Receptacle, and an Inline Fuse (2A is plenty) to protect it.

> But I'm wondering if there is some other interference on that battery and the wiring that I'm going to need to address.

What else do you have hooked up on the Leisure Battery and how do you charge it?


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Automotive Socket:

https://www.amazon.com/Attwood-Marine-12-Volt-Power-Outlet/dp/B003EET3XY/

(IIRC 12V and 24V use the same physical socket, though you might want to look for a 24V specific one if you don't want to risk it)

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Inline Fuse (Actual Fuse Not Included):

https://www.amazon.com/Scosche-0400ATCFH16-5-Fuse-Holder-Gauge/dp/B008CVPE8C

Innovative Lighting Portable LED Bow Light with Suction Cup https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00108UN9Y/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_d6cqzb2YBKT8K

You don't have to use Armyteks mount. I run my Viking pro in this Magpul mount. The Viking has a 1" diameter body so it will fit in any mount that can hold a 1" light.

There is a metric shit ton of options. Something like this for an offset
https://www.amazon.com/Magpul-Industries-Light-Mount-Black/dp/B00CQ8FWCU

Viking tactics also makes a popular one. Do a search and you'll have plenty to choose from. 1" is the standard so virtually all mounts should work as long as they attach to a pict

They are portable stern (the white one) and bow/navigation lights (the green and red one).
You would not float them in the water, you attach them to a boat

http://www.amazon.com/SeaChoice-Portable-Battery-Suction-Light/dp/B000N9R5I8/ref=pd_bxgy_sg_img_y
http://www.amazon.com/SeaChoice-Portable-Battery-Stern-Suction/dp/B000N9PFQM/ref=pd_bxgy_sg_img_y

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B003EET3XY

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60 Watt Panel

Charge Controller

Battery

Light

12v Cig Adapter