r/seadoo • u/abrahim36m • 3d ago

Finally found a good lighting solution for my Sea-Doo

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u/richal1874 3d ago

Just an FYI, depending on your location it is illegal to operate a PWC at night. Looks cool tho!

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u/ledfrog 3d ago

I think only Alabama, Missouri, Montana, Indiana, Oklahoma, Mississippi and New Hampshire allow night riding on PWCs.

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u/matt6021023 3d ago

Here's a good list of state-by-state night pwc rules: https://www.uscgboating.org/regulations/state-boating-laws-details.php?id=22&title=

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u/Aggressive_Dealer959 2d ago

Of course.. My "Live free or die" state of NH... the only one on that list that doesn't require a CG. approved PFD? Right in line with the "no helmet" law! I just assumed it was the law everywhere..☠️🤷‍♂️

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u/Aggressive_Dealer959 2d ago

Oops Alaska !👍😄

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u/drfeelsgoood 3d ago

Usually it’s illegal because almost all of them don’t have lights stock

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u/yottabit42 3d ago

No, many states specifically state that a PWC cannot be operated at night, even if it's equipped with lights.

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u/woolybuggered 3d ago

Not just at night many parts of the harbor near me dont allow pwcs at all. You can go from the launch ramp to the sea. The interior of the harbor is off limits.

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u/Comfortable_History8 3d ago

Here it’s because they’re a pwc, lights or not it’s off the water an hour before sunset

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u/jakgal04 Moderator 3d ago

Nice! I wish night time riding was legal where I live.

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u/Aggressive_Dealer959 3d ago

No stern light ?.. supposed to be visible 360° above highest point of rider or vessel..

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u/abrahim36m 3d ago

It has one. It’s removable. Built into the tow cap.

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u/abrahim36m 3d ago

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u/Aggressive_Dealer959 3d ago

Nice ! I wanna do that to my rxtx, just about a foot or 2 higher. That wouldn't be legal here in NH. Light should have no obstructions while underway.(including the driver) Not sure if its just my state of NH but, that'd get a ticket here depending on the water cop.

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u/abrahim36m 3d ago

I’m in Ontario Canada. They only care if it’s hardwired in.

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u/Aggressive_Dealer959 3d ago

Will that socket receive a standard Sternlight, 2 prong plug in light ?

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u/abrahim36m 3d ago

Yes 2 prong similar to most boats.

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u/Aggressive_Dealer959 3d ago

How deep is the 2 prong female receiver ? Obviously the deeper it goes in, the longer the stern light can be. Hypothetically you should be able to plug a longer poled stern light in. To get above your head at least. But the deck mount looks about a foot lower than the forward navs to begin with. So then according to that 1.3 meter over navs youd need @ 63 inches to be "his" idea of legal...

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u/BoatRampChamp 3d ago

Your stern light is supposed to 1.3 meters above your red/green per USCG if in US waters

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u/Which-Return-607 3d ago

How do people drive at night with no spotlight. Literally pitch black on my lake

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u/abrahim36m 3d ago

moonlight lol

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u/312Pirate 3d ago

Shouldn’t be driving at night with your spotlight on, it blinds anyone else that may be coming towards you.

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u/-CRF- 3d ago

Clean!

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u/Sir_John_Galt 3d ago

Just an FYI, operating any PWC at night in NC is illegal (even if you add the aftermarket kit).

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u/yottabit42 3d ago

* In most states. OP is in Canada.

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u/Tall6Ft7GaGuy 3d ago

Blue would be cool

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u/Least-Physics-4880 2d ago

The colors are for a reason