night fishing

[socalboataddict]

Hi all<br /><br />I have a 15' aluminum boat and would like to mount running lights per coast guard rule for night operation. <br /><br />was planning to hook up the light's electrical directly to my troll motor battery. <br /><br />what are pros and cons for doing it as a direct hook-up or is it better to have a on/off switch and in-line fuses. <br /><br />any help is greatly appreciated. <br /><br />regards<br /><br />Jon

 

[rickdb1boat]

Re: night fishing

I can't see any con to using an on/off switch and a fuse from the battery should be considered a must, just in case a short happens. Definitely would be more convienient to have the switch at hand when you're ready to throw a line out at night, instead of fumbling with terminals at the battery.... <br /><br />Also, it would be a good idea to get a 3-way switch that allows for off -running lights- anchor light only- setting

 

[socalboataddict]

Re: night fishing

thanks Rich, <br /><br />you have single handedly made my work that much more difficult and longer.<br /><br />hehehe....just kidding Admiral. <br /><br />well, i guess it's back to the drawing board. <br /><br />have a good night<br /><br />jon

 

[Realgun]

Re: night fishing

Alway add an apropriate fuse in line with the equipment your using. The front light green/red is never on by itself.<br /><br />Need a DPST switch.<br /><br />My rocker runs the stern light in eith position and the red/green in 1 position only.

 

[Reel Poor]

Re: night fishing

ooops