Skipper's Locker

Perko 3 NM Masthead Nav Light, Vertical Mount, Chrome

Brand:
Perko
Part no:
1331DP0CHR

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Specifications

Light
Masthead
Certified range
3 nm
Rated vessel length
Less than 20 m (65.6 ft)
Certification marking
USCG certified
Supply voltage
12V

This is a Perko incandescent masthead light with a 225 degree white beam and 3 nautical miles of visibility. It is certified for sail or power driven vessels under 20 m and is USCG certified. The housing is chrome-plated zinc alloy with a black plastic base, and it mounts on vertical surfaces. It runs on 12 volts and comes with a 12V/10W bulb.

Our take

The 225 degree white beam and 3 nautical mile visibility are the numbers that matter on the water, and this fixture is built to mount on a vertical surface. It is an incandescent light with a 10 watt bulb supplied, for vessels under 20 m.

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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