Tower anchor light

(skibum69) · (skibum69) **Join Date: Aug 2004** 03-17-2005, 10:41 AM

Does anyone know where I can get an led anchor light for my tower? A couple of my buddies, x-2's came with them and I see you can order them from mastercraft but I think they only work on the mastercraft towers. If I can't get a whole light assembly has anybody seen a good led assembly that would work? I don't mind doing fabricating. Thanks.

(ladythump) · (ladythump) **Join Date: Jul 2004** 03-17-2005, 10:45 AM

have you tried West Marine?

(skibum69) · (skibum69) **Join Date: Aug 2004** 03-17-2005, 11:05 AM

I just checked west marine, and they have one that I could take the lights out and modify for $100, the mastercraft one is $90, so the mastercraft one might be the way to go.

(trace) · (trace) **Join Date: Feb 2002** 03-17-2005, 11:56 AM

i believe both Neil Fett and Rod_R on malibuboatowners.com are working on building them, but i don't think either of them have a finished design.

i messed around with designing one, but ended up just buying & modifying a regular flip-up anchor light instead, and mounted it to the front bar, in front of the tow spool. not as trick, but MUCH easier. will post a pic later if i get around to it.

(trace) · (trace) **Join Date: Feb 2002** 03-17-2005, 4:18 PM

here are a couple shots. the tower is laid down, but i think you'll get the idea. i remembered another reason i decided to go this way - branches hit my tower somtimes while towing, and i would be pretty pissed if the light on top got broken, and it would likely be hard to replace.

light1

(skibum69) · (skibum69) **Join Date: Aug 2004** 03-18-2005, 5:04 AM

That looks nice trace, is that a light from west marine?

(trace) · (trace) **Join Date: Feb 2002** 03-18-2005, 9:02 AM

i think i got it a Wal Mart. it was taller, but i took it apart and cut the veritcal tube shorter so it'd fit between the bars.

newtique 03-24-2005, 4:26 PM

Trace, did the unit come with the rotating mount?

(tuneman) · (tuneman) **Join Date: Mar 2002** 03-25-2005, 9:37 AM

Here's what I'm going to get this year and just stick it on top of the tow spool when I need it.

http://www.marineled.com

(mx21) · (mx21) **Join Date: Dec 2003** 03-27-2005, 8:06 AM

Don't get that suction cup light - I used those on my Hobie - they need a nice flat surface and then tend to fall off.

(trace) · (trace) **Join Date: Feb 2002** 03-27-2005, 7:23 PM

yes, it came with the rotating mount. it's sort of an indexed hinge with a big oven knob thumbscrew to tighten it down where you want it to stay.

(bigasswake) · (bigasswake) **Join Date: Jan 2004** 03-28-2005, 10:54 PM

I have finished my Anchor light but im in the process of looking for funding to complete the project. I know its going to be worth the time and the money, now I just have to find some good investors or a good business partner.

zboomer 03-29-2005, 5:52 AM

That light, I'm guessing a prototype, looks great Neil!

(faceplant409) · (faceplant409) **Join Date: Feb 2002** 04-10-2005, 10:04 PM

Does the MC light fold with or without a wing nut? How is it mounted. Bolted to or around the tower?

(skibum69) · (skibum69) **Join Date: Aug 2004** 04-11-2005, 5:35 AM

The MC light is part of the towing point. It is the top half above where you attach the rope.

(leetudor) · (leetudor) **Join Date: Oct 2001** 04-11-2005, 7:18 AM

Mastercraft has a patent on the tow hook with the built in light.

georgewbush 04-12-2005, 10:57 AM

Samson Sports makes a light just like the mc for their towers.

georgewbush 04-12-2005, 11:04 AM

Oh yeah and it costs $90, I think it might work for any tower, but you would have to call and ask for sure. www.samsonsports.com

(skibum69) · (skibum69) **Join Date: Aug 2004** 04-12-2005, 11:07 AM

Abe I could not find and pictures of in on their site

(jansen) · (jansen) **Join Date: Sep 2004** 04-12-2005, 11:34 AM

Jason, I couldn't find any pics either but it is listed on this page http://www.samsonsports.com/prices.html

They make great products

(Message edited by jansen on April 12, 2005)

(trace) · (trace) **Join Date: Feb 2002** 04-12-2005, 11:37 AM

quote:
Does the MC light fold with or without a wing nut? How is it mounted. Bolted to or around the tower?

FWIW, i riveted mine to my tower. much prefer rivets to any type of threaded fastener for blind holes like that, esp on something that vibrates.

georgewbush 04-12-2005, 12:31 PM

Yeah like I say you might have to call them. I was just at their shop yesterday (had my tower installed) and saw a tower with the light on it, now I want one. They are nice folks so I'm sure they can e-mail you a pic.

(tyler97217) · (tyler97217) **Join Date: Aug 2004** 04-12-2005, 1:10 PM

Supra has it built in as well... My 03' had a flip up light, but this one is built right in.
Tough to see in this pic, but you can see it up there

(larry6) · (larry6) **Join Date: Oct 2002** 04-14-2005, 8:58 AM

Hey Diggs.. what does this label say on your tower.. I have never seen that before?

Label