Hi Pete,

How short is your mast?  A tiny red light at 45 feet shining on a black arrow 
with a 2” red reflector would likely be very hard to see.

2 cents, Lee

> On Dec 30, 2016, at 12:54 PM, Pete Shelquist via CnC-List 
> <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:
> 
> Thanks for suggestion.   Has anyone found this in Red?  Or is there an option 
> to put a red lens on?  
>  
>  
>   <>
> From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com 
> <mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com>] On Behalf Of Dennis C. via CnC-List
> Sent: Friday, December 30, 2016 9:00 AM
> To: CnClist <CnC-List@cnc-list.com <mailto:CnC-List@cnc-list.com>>
> Cc: Dennis C. <capt...@gmail.com <mailto:capt...@gmail.com>>
> Subject: Stus-List Windex light for <$20
>  
> Just for the record, Touche' has an installed Davis Windex light and I 
> wouldn't do it any other way.  However, for someone looking for an 
> inexpensive Windex light, I have a suggestion.
> 
> I got one of these for Christmas to use for working around the boat.
> 
> <https://www.amazon.com/Blackfire-BBM888-2-Clamp-100-Lumen-Flashlight/dp/B003ZK56CE
>  
> <https://www.amazon.com/Blackfire-BBM888-2-Clamp-100-Lumen-Flashlight/dp/B003ZK56CE>>
> 
> I got to thinking it might illuminate the Windex from the deck.  Tried it 
> last night.  It REALLY illuminated the Windex.
> 
> I clamped it to the stern pulpit.  Had to use a rag to help it grip.
> 
> The tilt has click stops and the swivel is a bit loose so it took a bit of 
> effort to get it aimed just right but it seemed to work fairly well. 
> 
> There may be other similar lights out there that will work better.  What the 
> heck, if it doesn't make a good Windex light for you, you can still use it to 
> work around the boat.
> 
> Dennis C.
> Touche' 35-1 #83
> Mandeville, LA
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