[Rhodes22-list] masthead light

[The Rhodes 22 Email List]

Oops, I meant to say “the power to the anchor light can be switched to the stern light when sailing.”
Sam Moore 
> On Oct 4, 2015, at 10:10 AM, The Rhodes 22 Email List <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:
> 
> Under power we can show an all round light as a steaming light. Under sail at night we show the stern light with
> the two side lights. The power for the anchor light can be switched to the stern light when motoring.
> This is from the Coast Guard Auxiliary textbook for their “Sailing Skills and Seamanship” course, sixth edition.
> Sam Moore, RC22, ‘77
>> 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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