Boat Navigation Light and Anchor Light LED Mods and Wiring - Boston Whaler Restoration - Part 18

Watch how I modified the Bow and Anchor light for this Whaler 13 restoration. The navigation light is a stainless reproduction that came with a terrible led, I found a perfect replacement socket and led for it! I used a Perko anchor light and modified it to fit the traditional Whaler stern light fittings. I also used SAE 12v connectors for the anchor light which are much cleaner and waterproof than the traditional terminal strip.
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SAE Power Socket Sidewall Port: amzn.to/3gFVbHw
SAE Extension Cable: amzn.to/3b9AZg2
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LED Stern Light Replacement: amzn.to/32BCNuf
Non-Affiliate Links:
Stern Light (33") bit.ly/2YNwzX4

[@dane7680]

Jose, thank you for posting these great videos- I’m up to the electrical portion of my ‘82 Super Sport restore and I’ve followed your guidance and direction since the beginning with each phase. Love your honesty and cleverness when faced with a challenge - I appreciate you taking the time to share your work

[@ExtremeDIYGuy]

Thank you for the great feedback! I'm glad I am able to help you with your restoration!

[@rolloverwhiteband6160]

Great work with the Whaler Jose, Thanks.

[@ExtremeDIYGuy]

Thanks! It was a lot of work but worth the effort.

[@sifu1965]

Thanks for taking the time to share the video, enjoyed it!

[@ExtremeDIYGuy]

You bet! Thanks for watching!

[@Earthinc22012]

Hello Jose, Great channel, I want to put your name in my boat when I’m finished. You have been a great teacher. I really appreciate your work! Any chance you can tell me where you can get the in hull connector for the stern light. So clean. I would love one ! Thanks !!

[@ExtremeDIYGuy]

Yes of course, here's an affiliate link to one. You can also find links to the rest of the components in the description. amzn.to/3ylqhNW

[@Earthinc22012]

@@ExtremeDIYGuy Thannks a million Jose! Your are awesome!

[@andrewa9371]

When installing the anchor light mounts, did you use the BW “hockey puck” method? Or did you just drill into the foam and seal it off with 5200? I ask because I have heard that the “hockey puck” method doesn’t work as advertised and delaminates the fiberglass. Thanks.

[@ExtremeDIYGuy]

Just drilled into the fiberglass and used a 3m 4200 equivalent

[@andrewa9371]

@@ExtremeDIYGuyAwesome, I am in the process of installing a transom light as I type this. Thanks for the help 👍

[@dcal3745]

this series needs more views. you did a great job on this boat.

[@ExtremeDIYGuy]

Thanks! I would love to get more views but will settle for what I am getting lol

[@MarkBrockman1956]

Cute kid!

[@ExtremeDIYGuy]

She is adorable!

[@nosharia711]

for the stern light, the LED is special in that it is non-polarized, or at least mine was. so since it will not be "re-lamped" it is not crucial to make red positive. It glows in either direction. One added feature I did was make a half sleeve to cut the forward facing light while under way.

[@ExtremeDIYGuy]

Must be a special LED!

[@firstlast4100]

Great Video Thanks 🍻

[@ExtremeDIYGuy]

No problem 👍

[@lesfaust9634]

Looks really good..I just bought the same switch panel off of Amazon,,how do you like it? ...Is it holding up ?

[@ExtremeDIYGuy]

I was really pleased with that panel. I did sell that boat and bought my next project, a 2000 Dauntless 1800. I haven't gotten any negative feedback from the buyer so believe it's still going strong!

[@roncaptain9527]

Hi Jose...Thanks so much for your videos .i have been able to incorporate some of your ideas in to my restoration projects...May I ask where did you find the T 10 light socket ? And who makes it ? I am restoring a 1981 Super Sport ... I am waiting for my bow navy light to be delivered by Amazon... Sincerely, Captain Ron Naples FL.

[@ExtremeDIYGuy]

Hi Captain Ron, Absolutely, the links to the parts are in the description, but here's the link to the T10 socket. amzn.to/3hGWqay

[@roncaptain9527]

@@ExtremeDIYGuy HI Jose .. I just ordered the light sockets ... I will send you some pictures of my Whaler 13 Super Sport in a few days ... I am building it for the Grandkids ... Hope to have it back together in 2 weeks + or - ?? Sir thank you sincerely.. Captain Ron Naples FL

[@louisg4845]

Really learning a lot here , can you share the wiring guide for your whole setup - Also a few questions - what drill bit size for the hole for the bow light? And can this be done with all butt connectors- ie no soldering

[@ExtremeDIYGuy]

I'm working on putting a diagram together and will add it to the description when I'm done. If I remember correctly, I used a 1/2" bit

[@ExtremeDIYGuy]

Forgot to add, you can do most of this with Butt Connectors but would use the heat shrink ones. It might be a little tight at the bow light though.

[@chasingwaves11]

I like the Horn Joe great idea ! I going to take a look at my Nav light today its a replica of the Regional one but mine raps around the rub rail I'm almost sure it has a built and not a led but ill check ..

[@ExtremeDIYGuy]

The replacement one I used fit perfectly! Mine is a stainless replica as well, definitely not OEM but a third the cost!

[@Whalermansteve84]

Is your jack plate hydraulic or manual ?? I’m looking to get one and found some manual ones for like $220. And the hydraulic ones for $1,200 and up. What brand is yours ?

[@ExtremeDIYGuy]

Hi, it's fixed in place so there is no adjusting it other than moving the plate or the engine when mounting. It's made by CMC, here's an affiliate link to one. amzn.to/3hwDBGg

[@alexnorthington5254]

Awesome Job Jose! Thanks for all the videos! The product links are a giant help.

[@ExtremeDIYGuy]

Happy to help!

[@seanconroy8754]

Hi Joe! I just saw this video. Great job with this! I need to do the same thing on a 1974 11' Whaler I just bought. Can you please tell me where you sourced the hardware for the terminal connectors as well as the much improved LED bulbs? I love this set-up and would like to make some of the same moves on my new boat. Getting it set up for my 14 year old twins who are getting into boating and I want to keep them safe!! -Sean

[@ExtremeDIYGuy]

I can, it was actually an item my friend bought on Amazon. Since there were two of them he gave one to me. Here is my affiliate link to the item. Good luck with your restoration! amzn.to/3QR2pvc

[@seanconroy8754]

@@ExtremeDIYGuy Thank you very much, Joe. Your video inspired me to do some cool things with the boat. New lights are coming!!!

[@mjobrien69]

A stern light only faces aft, this is your all round mast light which is an accepted way of displaying lights for a vessel

[@ExtremeDIYGuy]

Thanks for the correction. Also known as an anchor light, correct?

[@mjobrien69]

@@ExtremeDIYGuy could be used for that sure, but normally that's a forward all round light for a vessel under 50 metres. You just have to turn off your nav lights (red and green). But as they're optional for a vessel under 7 metres and 7kts, it is all a bit of a grey area as you could be at anchor or making way 😉 It's good in that case to have the nav lights and the most important thing is to be seen at the end of the day 🤘The red and Green (and a 135 degree stern light) lights are to determine aspect so the correct actions maybe taken to avoid collision.

[@ExtremeDIYGuy]

@@mjobrien69 Thanks Matt, I'm always glad to learn!

[@smokster0604]

I love my 1974 17 foot Montauk ......

[@ExtremeDIYGuy]

I love your Whaler too! That's a nice Whaler!

[@mikeb2480]

So good! Thank you 🙏

[@ExtremeDIYGuy]

Thank you!

[@mikeb2480]

Jose's Extreme DIY I’m just getting ready to wire my boat. Your video was perfect timing.

[@ExtremeDIYGuy]

Good deal! Hope this is helpful!

[@handrepairman]

Nice work!

[@ExtremeDIYGuy]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@kevinbrown6344]

Awesome job! Ive been following for months as I've been restoring my '69...How did you go about flipping the boat back over and onto the trailer without jacking up that new finish? I'm in the process of laying down the last couple coats of paint on the hull and was just curious if you had any poimters bc I'm definitely a little nervous about that move lol.

[@ExtremeDIYGuy]

Hey Kevin, it was fairly easy. The 2x4's it was resting on were padded so we simply flipped it over right on to the 2x4's. Then we backed the trailer up to the boat and between my son and I lifted the bow to where the keel was resting on the first roller. After that, we just pushed it on, went on smooth as silk! BTW, if you used a two part poly on your hull, I wouldn't worry. That stuff is hard as a rock. I've been a little brutal with it taking it out and it looks as if it were just painted!