Kalen427 Posted February 26, 2021 Report Share Posted February 26, 2021 So I’ve been wanting to figure out “headlights” for night surfing for awhile now. My transom lights give more than enough output for the surfer, but sometimes navigating the boat can be a bit sketch! So I decided to build a set. The goal was to make them super easy to use, easily removable, and needed to look decent while on the boat. I ended up using vacuum suction cups and some cheap off-road lights. Coupled with a Milwaukee M12 battery for power source, and a few other supplies, I went for it. The final product is decent enough looking, but super functional. They even turn on/off simultaneously via a key fob. Stoked to get them on the water for a true test! AZ_MB, MWCasper and BTown801 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BTown801 Posted February 27, 2021 Report Share Posted February 27, 2021 Super cool! I need to invest in some lights. I am always worried about running out of daylight heading off lake powell. Kalen427 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZ_MB Posted February 27, 2021 Report Share Posted February 27, 2021 Nice work! Is there enough exposed fiberglass at the front of the bow to mount them? The less bow reflection the better. Kalen427 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalen427 Posted February 27, 2021 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2021 I think there is, and that's a good call. I will put them as forward as possible. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oboyskibum Posted March 1, 2021 Report Share Posted March 1, 2021 Those are sweet! Do you mind sharing a parts list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bloodiestcadaver Posted March 3, 2021 Report Share Posted March 3, 2021 nice work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wylietunes Posted March 4, 2021 Report Share Posted March 4, 2021 You do realize that white lights to another boat, makes them think they are seeing you from the stern? Extremely dangerous to you and other boaters, and against most waterway laws, so please reconsider. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalen427 Posted March 6, 2021 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2021 On 3/3/2021 at 4:15 PM, Wylietunes said: You do realize that white lights to another boat, makes them think they are seeing you from the stern? Extremely dangerous to you and other boaters, and against most waterway laws, so please reconsider. Understand and appreciate your concern. I certainly don't plan to keep them running like a constant headlight. Hence the remote. I like the ability to light it up for a minute to see everything in front of me before surfing. The remote is a quick on quick off solution. No intention of leaving them on to blind everyone on the lake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalen427 Posted March 6, 2021 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2021 On 3/1/2021 at 7:57 AM, oboyskibum said: Those are sweet! Do you mind sharing a parts list. I will get this together Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timbits Posted July 3, 2022 Report Share Posted July 3, 2022 Super cool idea! Any chance we could get a parts list and where are you ordered them from? Thanks for your help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Donfather Posted July 9, 2022 Report Share Posted July 9, 2022 Here were my front headlights. rajohnson26 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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