All-Round White Anchor Light with Base, 24cm – for Boats up to 12m (12V/10W)

This 24 cm all-round white light is designed to provide the required illumination for small boats and yachts during nighttime. As an anchor light, it emits a white light in a full 360° circle, making your vessel visible to others from any direction. This is crucial for avoiding collisions while you’re moored at night or moving slowly in the dark.

The construction features an anodized aluminum pole (resistant to rust) with a length of 24 cm, raising the lamp to a practical height. At the top, a clear Fresnel lens made of UV-resistant plastic spreads the bulb’s light efficiently in all directions. The base is high-quality ABS plastic, providing a stable mount and electrical insulation. The overall footprint of the base is compact (100% compatible with typical small boat light mount patterns), allowing you to install it almost anywhere on the stern or deck – on a rail, cabin roof, or any flat surface.

Installation and wiring are user-friendly: the light comes with two wires ready to connect to your boat’s electrical system (usually via an “Anchor Light” switch on your console). After fixing the base with screws (included in some kits or chosen according to your mounting material), you should seal the wiring passage to ensure watertightness. The light is designed with a rubber gasket and tightly fitted lens to keep water and moisture out of the bulb compartment – this guarantees reliable long-term operation.

With its 12V/10W bulb, the light is capable of casting illumination to a distance that satisfies the requirements for vessels under 12 m (typically ~1 NM visibility for sidelights and 2 NM for stern/anchor lights on boats 12–50 m; for smaller boats the rule is at least 1 NM for all lights). In practical terms, this means another vessel can spot you from over 1–2 km away under normal conditions – more than enough time to take action. This light meets COLREG 72 standards for anchor lights on boats up to 12 m, meaning using it keeps you compliant with international collision prevention regulations.

Recommended use: This model is particularly well-suited for small motorboats, fishing vessels, and RIBs (rigid inflatable boats) in the ~4–8 m range that frequently anchor overnight or operate in harbors at dawn/dusk. Mounted on the stern, the light can serve as a combined anchor and stern navigation light for boats that by rule use a single 360° light when underway (typical for powerboats under ~7 m in length).

For sailboats up to 10–12 m, this light can be used as an anchor light on the masthead or on the stern rail. Placing an anchor light high (for example, atop the mast) increases the range at which it can be seen above waves, and it conserves energy since one 10W bulb can take the place of three separate navigation lights (two sidelights and one stern light) when sailing – though it must be noted that when operating under engine power, a sailboat should use separate running lights and a masthead steaming light, not the tri-color/anchor light. If your sailboat doesn’t have a dedicated masthead anchor light, mounting this 24cm unit on the stern rail provides the necessary visibility when anchored at night.

Advantages: Although not an LED, the traditional 10W incandescent bulb has its benefits – it’s widely available (usually a BAY15d two-contact bulb or similar) and can be easily found and replaced at any port if it burns out. Its power consumption (~0.8 A at 12 V) is manageable for short periods, and it offers steady brightness. Moreover, the design with a separate bulb allows quick maintenance: there are no electronics to fail, and if needed, you simply replace the bulb. This makes the product a cost-effective and dependable solution for compliant lighting without unnecessary complexity.

The housing is built to withstand vibration and shock from engine operation or waves – there are no delicate parts that can come loose. Once properly installed, the light stays secure even at higher boat speeds or in rough weather. With minimal upkeep (occasionally check connections and clean contacts of any corrosion), this anchor light will serve you reliably for years.