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Perko Fig. 1125 Masthead/All-Round Pole Light, 12V

Brand:
Perko
Part no:
1125DP4CHR

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Specifications

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

The Perko Fig. 1125 is a pole light on a chrome-plated brass teardrop base that works as a masthead light under power and an all-round light at anchor. Its three-wire system means the rear light cannot be switched on alone when wired correctly. It is a USCG certified fixture for vessels up to 65 ft (20 m), with 2 nautical mile visibility and a 33-7/8 inch tall tube. It plugs in, so it can be removed for storage. It takes a 12 volt bulb, which is not included.

Our take

The three-wire design lets one fixture serve as a masthead light under power and an all-round light at anchor, so a single fixture covers both jobs. Remember the 12 volt bulb is not included and the visibility is rated at 2 nautical miles.

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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