Or, if left to float free it acts like a compass,,,,try it.

Ric
"LaBomba182" wrote in message
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Subject: Magnet on personal strobe lite??
From: "Steve"

I can't imagine for what purpose. The engine is the only thing on my
boat
that they could stick to.

Still puzzled.

I have one and I'd guess they are sold for other uses. Like to stick on
the
roof of your car.
Just keep them a few feet away from your compass.

Capt. Bill