{"id":5147,"date":"2025-02-21T10:03:39","date_gmt":"2025-02-21T10:03:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/krogragg.com\/?p=5147"},"modified":"2025-02-21T10:03:39","modified_gmt":"2025-02-21T10:03:39","slug":"three-top-handheld-lights-for-boaters","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/krogragg.com\/?p=5147","title":{"rendered":"Three Top Handheld Lights for Boaters"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>    Three Top Handheld Lights for Boaters<br \/>\n \t<BR><br \/>\n<BR><\/BR><br \/>\n    <!-- no image --><br \/>\n \t<BR><br \/>\n<BR><\/BR><\/p>\n<div>\n<section class=\"hydra-container\">\n<div class=\"hydra-canvas\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.boatingmag.com\/uploads\/2025\/01\/BTG125-Comp-Lights-1024x768.jpg?resize=800%2C600&#038;ssl=1\" class=\"hydra-image disable-lazyload\" alt=\"Handheld lights for boaters\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.boatingmag.com\/uploads\/2025\/01\/BTG125-Comp-Lights-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.boatingmag.com\/uploads\/2025\/01\/BTG125-Comp-Lights-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.boatingmag.com\/uploads\/2025\/01\/BTG125-Comp-Lights-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.boatingmag.com\/uploads\/2025\/01\/BTG125-Comp-Lights-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.boatingmag.com\/uploads\/2025\/01\/BTG125-Comp-Lights.jpg 2000w\">                <\/div><figcaption class=\"caption margin_top_xs full border_1 hydra-figcaption\">\n                <span class=\"hydra-image-caption\">The right handheld light can make boating in the dark much easier.<\/span><br \/>\n                <span class=\"article_image_credit italic margin_right_xs\">Courtesy West Marine, Streamlight, Milwaukee Tool<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/section>\n<p>No matter how many lights you have hard-wired into your boat, every boater would be well-served to carry aboard some type of handheld illumination device. You never know when you\u2019re going to need to navigate through a bunch of moored sailboats at the marina after dark, or find that loose wire connector in the bilge. Here are three types of handheld lights to consider.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" id=\"wxuzj5efbz\" src=\"https:\/\/boatingmag.dragonforms.com\/wxuzj5efbz\" height=\"150\" width=\"100%\" style=\"border:0; width: 100%;\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<section class=\"hydra-container\">\n<div class=\"hydra-canvas\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"637\" height=\"730\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.boatingmag.com\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Screenshot-2025-02-05-at-3.54.15%25E2%2580%25AFPM.png?resize=637%2C730&#038;ssl=1\" class=\"hydra-image\" alt=\"Heavy Duty Waterproof Rechargeable LED Spotlight 10,000 Lumen with Flotation and Shatterproof Lens\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.boatingmag.com\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Screenshot-2025-02-05-at-3.54.15\u202fPM.png 637w, https:\/\/www.boatingmag.com\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Screenshot-2025-02-05-at-3.54.15\u202fPM-262x300.png 262w\">                <\/div><figcaption class=\"caption margin_top_xs full border_1 hydra-figcaption\">\n                <span class=\"hydra-image-caption\">Use this light as a handheld spotlight, or hang it with the built in hanger bracket on the top.<\/span><br \/>\n                <span class=\"article_image_credit italic margin_right_xs\">Courtesy of West Marine<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"hydra-affiliate-buy-button\">\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/outclick.co\/l\/01jkby5hegncnxe4rj4sbrdd9x\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><br \/>\n                            <button class=\"hydra-buy-button\" role=\"button\">BUY NOW<\/button><br \/>\n                        <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/section>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Spotlight: West Marine Heavy Waterproof Rechargeable LED\u00a0Spotlight<\/h2>\n<p><strong>The Bright Side:\u00a0 <\/strong>A spotlight\u2019s concentrated beam is great for picking out buoys at a distance. A handheld, such as this one from West Marine, does the trick. Its rugged aluminum case has an IP67 waterproof rating and floats. Its three settings harness 10,000 lumens. Rechargeable lithium-ion batteries provide three hours of use at full power, six hours at low power.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Dark Side:<\/strong> It takes six to eight hours to fully recharge and is not the best choice for lighting up the deck or poking around in the bilge.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Price:<\/strong> $174.99; <a href=\"https:\/\/outclick.co\/l\/01jkby5hegncnxe4rj4sbrdd9x\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Buy it now at West Marine<\/a><\/p>\n<section class=\"hydra-container\">\n<div class=\"hydra-canvas\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"386\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.boatingmag.com\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Screenshot-2025-02-05-at-4.03.49%25E2%2580%25AFPM-1024x494.png?resize=800%2C386&#038;ssl=1\" class=\"hydra-image\" alt=\"Streamlight 88132 ProTac HL 6\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.boatingmag.com\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Screenshot-2025-02-05-at-4.03.49\u202fPM-1024x494.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.boatingmag.com\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Screenshot-2025-02-05-at-4.03.49\u202fPM-300x145.png 300w, https:\/\/www.boatingmag.com\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Screenshot-2025-02-05-at-4.03.49\u202fPM-768x370.png 768w, https:\/\/www.boatingmag.com\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Screenshot-2025-02-05-at-4.03.49\u202fPM.png 1359w\">                <\/div><figcaption class=\"caption margin_top_xs full border_1 hydra-figcaption\">\n                <span class=\"hydra-image-caption\">The ProTac HL 6 flashlight provides 5,300 lumens on high.<\/span><br \/>\n                <span class=\"article_image_credit italic margin_right_xs\">Courtesy of Streamlight<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"hydra-affiliate-buy-button\">\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/outclick.co\/l\/01jkbyycyvetvnyehvkcjkpdqv\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><br \/>\n                            <button class=\"hydra-buy-button\" role=\"button\">BUY NOW<\/button><br \/>\n                        <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/section>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Flashlight: Streamlight ProTac HL 6<\/h2>\n<p><strong>The Bright Side: <\/strong>A must-have for making repairs in a dark bilge, the Streamlight ProTac HL 6 can also help spot navaids or pick out a slip number on a dark dock, but not as well as a spotlight. The LED lights are powered by rechargeable \u00adlithium-ion batteries and can create a beam that extends over 1,857\u00a0feet on its highest setting (5,300\u00a0lumens). Cased in aircraft-grade aluminum, it can \u00adhandle being dropped on deck, and has an IPX7 \u00adwaterproof rating.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Dark Side: <\/strong>The beam is narrower than a spotlight\u2019s, so it won\u2019t provide the full scope of your surroundings.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Price: <\/strong>$133.65; <a href=\"https:\/\/outclick.co\/l\/01jkbyycyvetvnyehvkcjkpdqv\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Buy it now on Amazon<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Read Next:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.boatingmag.com\/gear\/top-spotlights-for-boaters\/\">Top Spotlights for Boaters<\/a><\/p>\n<section class=\"hydra-container\">\n<div class=\"hydra-canvas\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"775\" height=\"765\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.boatingmag.com\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Screenshot-2025-02-05-at-4.09.27%25E2%2580%25AFPM.png?resize=775%2C765&#038;ssl=1\" class=\"hydra-image\" alt=\"MILWAUKEE M18\u2122 ROVER\u2122 Dual Power Flood Light\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.boatingmag.com\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Screenshot-2025-02-05-at-4.09.27\u202fPM.png 775w, https:\/\/www.boatingmag.com\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Screenshot-2025-02-05-at-4.09.27\u202fPM-300x296.png 300w, https:\/\/www.boatingmag.com\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Screenshot-2025-02-05-at-4.09.27\u202fPM-768x758.png 768w\">                <\/div><figcaption class=\"caption margin_top_xs full border_1 hydra-figcaption\">\n                <span class=\"hydra-image-caption\">The M18 Rover offers up to 12 hours of runtime.<\/span><br \/>\n                <span class=\"article_image_credit italic margin_right_xs\">Courtesy of West Marine<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"hydra-affiliate-buy-button\">\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/outclick.co\/l\/01jkbz2de9sknnh5kmmwc5be5r\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><br \/>\n                            <button class=\"hydra-buy-button\" role=\"button\">BUY NOW<\/button><br \/>\n                        <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/section>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Floodlight: Milwaukee M18 Rover Dual Power Floodlight<\/h2>\n<p><strong>The Bright Side: <\/strong>Floodlights cast a wide beam but not necessarily over a great distance. They are great to light up an area close to the boat, such as for landing a fish or as a help in docking. The handheld\u00a0 Milwaukee M18 Rover has both lithium-ion batteries and an AC adapter so that you can plug it into a 120-volt system. It provides up to 4,000 lumens and can run for three to 12 hours. It can be rotated 120 degrees, and the durable case features keyholes, so you can hang it overhead.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Dark Side: <\/strong>Its IP54 rating is water-resistant, not waterproof.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Price: <\/strong>$149; <a href=\"https:\/\/outclick.co\/l\/01jkbz2de9sknnh5kmmwc5be5r\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Buy it at West Marine<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The post <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.boatingmag.com\/gear\/three-top-handheld-lights-for-boaters\/\">Three Top Handheld Lights for Boaters<\/a> appeared first on <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.boatingmag.com\/\">Boating Mag<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> \t<BR><br \/>\n <BR><\/BR><br \/>\n    Pete McDonald<br \/>\n \t<BR><br \/>\n<BR><\/BR><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.boatingmag.com\/gear\/three-top-handheld-lights-for-boaters\/\">Go to boatingmag<\/a><br \/>\n \t<BR><br \/>\n <BR><\/BR><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Three Top Handheld Lights for Boaters The right handheld light can make boating in the dark much easier. Courtesy West Marine, Streamlight, Milwaukee Tool No matter how many lights you have hard-wired into your boat, every boater would be well-served to carry aboard some type of handheld illumination device. You never know when you\u2019re going [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[176,126,2801,404,2561,2310],"tags":[127],"class_list":["post-5147","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-affiliate","category-boatingmag","category-comparisons","category-gear","category-march-2025","category-marine-accessories","tag-boatingmag"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/krogragg.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5147"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/krogragg.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/krogragg.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/krogragg.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/krogragg.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=5147"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/krogragg.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5147\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/krogragg.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=5147"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/krogragg.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=5147"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/krogragg.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=5147"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}