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Old 13-12-2012, 15:31   #61
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Re: Spreader Lights! Whatcha think??

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I don't want to deal with a torch in my hand when I'm trying to do something important like tying a hammock from my headstay to the forward lower. All are good choices!

Are plenty of good headlites available thesedays.
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Old 13-12-2012, 15:33   #62
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I never use spreader lights. If I don't know my way around the foredeck blindfolded I shouldn't be at sea.

If I am up there working and do need to see something I come back and grab a torch. Makes me feel for the solution first

Sometimes spreader lights are the ONLY solution.

...like when the pizza guy is delivering to the docks- how else would he find your boat?
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Old 15-12-2012, 21:34   #63
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Sometimes spreader lights are the ONLY solution.

...like when the pizza guy is delivering to the docks- how else would he find your boat?

They can find the docks?
I'm about 50/50 on them finding a big lit up restaurent with huge sign and address on the side...
Long ago gave up on getting them to find the boat-yard.
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