| You may not have given much thought to the | | | | navigate onboard. You and your guests will be |
| marine lighting on your watercraft, but you should. | | | | able to see where steps, the end of the deck, |
| The proper lights for your boat will help keep you | | | | and other hazards are. You'll be able to move |
| safe and give you a more enjoyable journey on | | | | around more efficiently and safely when you |
| the water. Whether you're sailing a multimillion | | | | know where potentially dangerous spots are |
| dollar yacht, a houseboat, or a fishing boat, marine | | | | onboard when it's dark outside. |
| lights are an important aspect of your watercraft. | | | | Fishing Lights |
| Some of the more common marine lighting that | | | | If you like to fish at night, you may want to |
| you need for your boat can combine both | | | | consider fishing lights, which will attract more fish |
| practical and stylish elements. You may need | | | | to your location. You'll find a range of fishing lights |
| particular lights for safety, but that doesn't mean | | | | and colors available online and in fishing supply |
| that you have to sacrifice the style, elegance, or | | | | stores. You'll soon be dining on seafood under the |
| beauty of your ship. With today's lighting options, | | | | stars. |
| you can find what you need. Some of the | | | | In addition to these outdoor marine lights, you can |
| outdoor marine lighting that you may want to | | | | also find a wide array of indoor lights as well. Both |
| consider: | | | | indoor and outdoor lights can be found that use |
| Navigation Lights | | | | different power sources, from batteries to solar |
| Navigation lights can help others see where your | | | | power. You should consider what power source |
| boat is and where you're headed. You'll keep your | | | | you'll need for your vessel before you buy to |
| boat, yourself, and your guests safer with | | | | ensure that the lights will work for you. |
| appropriate navigation lights. You should mount a | | | | Marine lighting is necessary for safety reasons, |
| green light on the starboard side and a red light | | | | but you can buy lighting that will also enhance the |
| on the port side. A white light should be placed on | | | | beauty of your vessel. You'll want to consult with |
| the masthead. This allows other vessels to see | | | | marine regulations on lighting to make sure that |
| the direction that you're headed as well as where | | | | you have the necessary lights onboard. Not having |
| you are located in the water. | | | | the right marine lighting could be dangerous or |
| Rope Lighting | | | | even deadly. |
| Rope lighting can provide an easy way to | | | | |