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Boston Whaler Classic Bow Light (1958-1984), Navigation Light (Led) 316 Stainless; *Not Perko*

Boston Whaler Classic Bow Light (1958-1984), Navigation Light (Led) 316 Stainless; *Not Perko*

SKU:BL-1S

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• This item is now an E10 LED! • Uses only a fraction of the power of conventional bulbs! • Shines much brighter than conventional bulbs! • Will last over...
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• This item is now an E10 LED!

• Uses only a fraction of the power of conventional bulbs!

• Shines much brighter than conventional bulbs! • Will last over 50,000 hours of continuous use!

• Virtually indestructible and will hold up to the harsh marine environment!

Boston Whaler Classic OEM style navigation bow light used on Classic Boston Whalers from 1958 until approximately 1984 when Perko lights started being used. *THIS IS NOT A PERKO LIGHT* This light drills directly into the bow, not intended for us on any base/riser.  Made from high quality, mirror polished true 316 stainless steel, some vendors advertise stainless items as 316, although they are an inferior 304 which costs much less. This item is also equipped with a 12 volt LED (light emitting diode) light source, which is far superior to conventional bulbs. 14 gauge wire is the most common but 16-18 can also be used. Requires a 3 amp fuse when wired separately, 7.5 amp when wiring with stern light. Will fit most models of classic Boston Whalers and other boats with similar dimensions.

The stainless housing has an outside diameter of approximately 2.5"
Distance between 3 bottom screws: 1 1/8"

Height: 1 7/8"

Note:  there is a small black gasket on top of the lens that keeps it from spinning.  Please be mindful of this when you take apart the light to install on the boat. 

Note:  To seal water from the base of the light caulking will be required

Note: The 12V LED bulbs use approximately 1.5 - 2 amps.  16-18 gauge wiring can be used but will be larger than necessary, In this instance,, you can simply snip off some strands to reduce the gauge and then use butt connectors.


Continuous Wave Diagram

Installation Instructions (steps 1-4)

Options for connecting to power source:

12v plug connectors https://a.co/d/9hfiAse
 


The stainless housing has an outside diameter of approximately 2.5"
Distance between 3 bottom screws: 1 1/8"

Height: 1 7/8"

Customer Reviews

Overall rating: 4.8 / 5 from 41 reviews.

Customer photo review of Boston Whaler Classic Bow Light (1958-1984), Navigation Light (Led) 316 Stainless; *Not Perko*

I would include a rubber bow washer for the install for customers ( $1.97) - the 3 screws do not need to pass through the rubber washer , I found a nice water tight washer at a local hardware 1/8 larger than outside diameter of baseplate Very good quality Bow Lite product , I soldered both wires on the install / taped them Tested connections no issues ✔️👍❤️ Install tip: Base plate screws form a triangle and tip of triangle faces the rear motor . next Chrome Bulb cover affixes nicely with 2 Phillips screws ( be sure to install plastic bulb support washer it will come out when you separate base plate ) Respectfully Nice Having a Partner Like Specialty Marine & continued success - to our Boston Whaler Boating Community 💦💦💦😎

Greg R. 5/5 Verified

Boston Whaler Classic Bow Light (1958-1984), Navigation Light (Led) 316 Stainless; *Not Perko*

Good quality! Looks great. I do wish it had the rope guide below it like the newer models have. I didnt see whrr i could buy that?

David D. 5/5 Verified

Boston Whaler Classic Bow Light (1958-1984), Navigation Light (Led) 316 Stainless; *Not Perko*

Store owner replied: Hi David, We sell this light with the chock plate and riser (BL-1) but I have only seen the riser/rope guide (no chock plate) a handful of times in my 14 years here. Its possible it was a style of Perko light like that or its possible that people simply removed the chock plate on their own and mounted the riser directly to the gunnel.

Great product. I wish it came with a gasket to go between the boat and light housing - but realize that the original didn't have a gasket either. Also, had to silicone the lens in place so that the Red and Green would stay in the correct position. Other than that, and that it was loose in the box (bounced around with no bubble wrap), it's a high quality product and do recommend it. LED is definitely the way to go!

Daniel G. 4/5 Verified

Boston Whaler Classic Bow Light (1958-1984), Navigation Light (Led) 316 Stainless; *Not Perko*

Store owner replied: Hi Daniel, I apologize if this was missing but there should be a small black gasket that sits on top of the lens to keep it from spinning. I can send you a new bottom gasket, lens, and top gasket if you would like. Also, when it is in with the stern light it should be taped to the pole so it likely just pulled off when you removed the stern light from the box. Luckily, there is not enough room while both products are in there for it to bounce around in shipping so thats probably why it didn't have any marks when you opened it up.

Looks good but no literature, bulb size, mounting dimensions,wire positive and negative as it is an led bulb.

Donald B. 5/5 Verified

Boston Whaler Classic Bow Light (1958-1984), Navigation Light (Led) 316 Stainless; *Not Perko*

Store owner replied: Hi Donald, Thank you for the feedback. Instructions are linked at the top of the website but I have also linked them now in the listing itself. The bulb info is linked in the first bullet point.