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Hella Marine NaviLED Stern Navigation Lamp, 2 nm, White

Brand:
Hella
Part no:
980520511

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Specifications

Certified range
2 nm
Certification marking
BSH, IMO Col Reg 72, RINA, USCG, ABYC A-16, Maritime NZ
Supply voltage
9-33V DC

A stern navigation lamp from the Hella Marine NaviLED range, with a white housing and a 2 nautical mile minimum visible distance. It is a sealed LED unit with an IP 67 rating, pre-wired with marine cable. It runs on 9-33V DC and is protected against voltage spikes to +500 volts and reverse polarity to -700 volts. USCG and ABYC A-16 are among its listed approvals.

Our take

IP 67 sealing and a 9-33V DC input mean the lamp is built for a wet position and a wide voltage range, and reverse polarity protection to -700 volts forgives a wiring slip. Its 2 nautical mile visible distance is stated for yachts and powerboats.

From our buying guide

The lights a boat must show depend on its length and how it's being driven. A sailboat under power is a power-driven vessel and shows power-driven lights.

Check before you buy:

  • The label gives its visibility in nautical miles, and that range meets the minimum for your boat's length.
  • The maker rates it for boats of your length.
  • A replacement LED is certified with the fixture it's going into, since the Coast Guard warns that replacement lighting may not meet the rules.

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