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hole in the water to throw money in
Broke down and bought a boat.
Well... sorta. Got a 15.6' square stern canoe, plan is to use my electric motor to go upriver, and paddle down river. Should be fun with teh kids. Anyway, I'm pondering... do I want to go thru the hassle of adding navigation lights, etc. so I can take it out on the river after dark? I'm thinking I do, but reading the regs I'm not sure if I can do it effectively and inexpensively... Still need to get it registered and numbered, need a new deep cycle battery and charger, need a few safety things (already have paddles, throwable cushions, and life jackets), would like an extended handle for my throttle/tiller, a dolly for the front end so I can get it from car to water by myself, etc.
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05-05-2014, 06:31 AM
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Being on the water at night is a ton of fun and scary beyond belief, usually switching between the 2 in an instant. Nav lights dont have to be too complicated, something like this could work for a small boat, ARCNAV Rowing - Canoe - Kayak Lights * Small Boat Navigation Safety Lights for Bow and Stern .
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05-05-2014, 06:41 AM
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That kit looks like a winner - thanks!
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05-05-2014, 07:28 AM
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We used to have a 19' Grumman aluminum flat back canoe that we'd take camping. Had a Johnson SeaHorse engine for it. It went pretty good on a calm lake. Dad would always take one of us kids and sit us up in the bow to keep it down. Once on plane it really scooted.
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05-05-2014, 07:38 AM
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Here's an old photo of it on top of the old Pontiac wagon we used to haul our trailer around. The canoe made a good wind break.
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05-05-2014, 07:46 AM
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Cheaper solution
You have a canoe that has gunnels. Just buy the battery operated clamp on lights from any marine store. Will be cheaper and easier that the velcro ones for a kayak.
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05-05-2014, 07:52 AM
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We have something similar to this Attwood Portable LED Navigation Light Kit on our small boat at the lake.
Attwood Portable LED Navigation Light Kit Black Finish - Overton's
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That is a LITTLE HOLE to throw money in, It cant be too bad......Enjoy
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My former car
