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  • LabSpokaneLabSpokane@mas.to
    Aug 22, 2026, 1:10 AM

    I built a bunch of custom stuff for the boat because boating is weird and lots of things I’d expect don’t exist or are stupid expensive if they do.

    This is a searchlight I made out of a Bogen tripod fluid pan head plus a Black Oak led light pod. This light turned out to be incredibly handy and made installing courtesy lighting unnecessary in my little boat. Most of my travel is before sunrise, so I use the light to see logs or other obstacles and to put out decoys when I get to my destination.

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  • LabSpokaneLabSpokane@mas.to
    Aug 22, 2026, 1:17 AM

    Custom hinged electrical distribution panel under the dash. Stays nice and dry and is easy to troubleshoot.

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  • Maria Langermlanger@mastodon.world
    Aug 22, 2026, 2:15 AM

    @LabSpokane The spotlight installed on my boat sucks. I carry a handheld spotlight now, although I very seldom drive the boat at night.

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  • LabSpokaneLabSpokane@mas.to
    Aug 22, 2026, 2:46 AM

    @mlanger@mastodon.world@mastodon.world These days, for navigating at night, night vision cameras are now actually practical and compare in cost versus a massive amount of lighting. If I did it again, I’d do less lighting and add a camera.

    My night vision is crap now. I won’t go over 10 mph in the dark. Too much chance of puncturing a hull and having a REALLY bad day.

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