"Capt. JG" wrote in message
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As you know, I'm seriously considering changing around how I switch on my
nav lights. I was thinking about adding a light for the Windex. While not
the only or even the best method of observing wind at night, it sure is
convenient, especially if I have a lot of other distractions. I have the
ability to wire it with the standard Davis Windex light kit, but it seems
like it would save a lot of hassle to use a small solar-powered light. I'm
thinking something like what people use for garden paths, but obviously
smaller.

Seems to me you wouldn't need much of a bulb (like a low-Amp LED) or
panel/battery to make it work. I don't have to have it run all night - a
few hours would be fine.

I couldn't find anything obvious via a search... still looking though. Has
someone done this? If so, what did you use?

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"j" ganz @@
www.sailnow.com




White light in the cockpit at night? That's a Bozo No-No.

I have several solar charged velcro attached red led light pods. They're
about the size of a dental floss box and can stay lit for about six hours. I
charge up 4 of them and replace them when they go dim. The solar panel,
batteries, charger and led are all built in, it is hermetic and rugged. They
cost about $12 each, I picked them up in San Diego near that shop with the
diving bell on top. I'll have to run to the boat to find the exact brand but
they are great. Also available in white. Why couldn't a gay-boy like you
find this product online:
http://www.defender.com/product.jsp?path=-1|65136|739053|760439&id=988405
any stooge that can run a search engine could. Put red tape across the lens
or one of your bright red condoms from the bath house (unused of course).