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Me too -- have had several people come by in various anchorages
In Response To: Tom- we were boarded by the GC in Florida. They were checking anchor lights ()
It's not unusual for someone to come by in the AM, and ask about the Bebi Owl lights. I have probably "sold" quite a few for Michael.
Due to our unusual (28ft) beam, I hang two on the shrouds, one each side of the boat, at about 6 feet above deck level. That assures one is always visible from the sides, and that someone approaching from fore/aft doesn't cut it too close (not realizing our beam). Keeping it low also sheds some light on the deck and makes us more visible for those who fail to look up.
The one downside to the brightness of the Bebi lights, and having them low, is that we have been yelled at to shut them off for fireworks displays. 
Under that circumstance I used the regular 10w masthead anchor light.
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- This is our boats official 50th year and sailing season.
- Neat. Our Meridian 25 is also 50 this year.
- She's a beautiful boat Tom
- Well written post Tom, enjoyed reading that.
- I'm glad you told me that Larry, it was the first time I used that.
- Tom- we were boarded by the GC in Florida. They were checking anchor lights
- Me too -- have had several people come by in various anchorages
- Tom- we were boarded by the GC in Florida. They were checking anchor lights
- I'm glad you told me that Larry, it was the first time I used that.
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