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Perko 1123DP2CHR Masthead/All-Round Light, 20-1/2"

Brand:
Perko
Part no:
1123DP2CHR

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Specifications

Certified range
3 nm
Rated vessel length
Up to 65 ft (20 m)
Certification marking
USCG certified
Supply voltage
12V

The Perko 1123DP2CHR is a combination masthead and all-round light, 20-1/2 inches tall, for vessels up to 65 ft (20 m). A three-wire system lets it work as a masthead light under power or as an all-round light at anchor. It is USCG certified with 3 nautical mile visibility and comes with 12 volt bulbs. It is designed to mount on a 45° inclined surface such as a windshield.

Our take

The three-wire system lets this one fixture act as a masthead light under power and an all-round light at anchor, and the rear light cannot be switched on alone when wired correctly. That puts both jobs in a single fitting rated for vessels up to 65 ft.

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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