Pipe/ Pole Mounting

[theroofable]

Im trying to figure out a way to mount a beacon onto a small aluminum rescue boat. I was thinking of putting it on just a standard 1" pipe for the extra height, but would like some kind of way of putting it down when not in use. A telescoping mount would work as well, just looking for some kind of movable mount. If there is no other way of doing it I guess it will just go on a 2' pipe.


Another thing I was thinking of was one of the self leveling mounts like some dump trucks have. Anyone have an item number or link for said item?


For the beacon I was thinking of a code 3 Lss222 led beacon.


Any ideas help! The goal is just to be able to see the boat while navigating in the creeks which have high reeds. Getting a beacon up high and level would make it much easier.

 

[Jamey@NNE]

Put a piece of 1" pipe inside a smaller piece of 1.5" pipe drill a hole and tread it and use a bolt to tighten to the 1" as a clamp.

 

[theroofable]

Any idea of some kind of leveling device like on dump trucks so when the dump goes up, the light stays level?

 

[patrol530]

Although not cheap, a cycle pole light fits the bill.

 

[ClintonPSE]

Here is a link to Star's self leveling bracket. I agree with Jamey@NNE on the idea, but I would drill all the way through both poles and use a 1/4" Clevis pin for positive locking. http://www.star1889.com/products/universal-star-svp-products/accessories/Model-274-SL.asp


Model 274-SL - Self-Leveling Bracket - Star Headlight & Lantern Company - Accessories

 

[theroofable]

Thanks, thats the leveling part I was talking about. Putting one of them on top of the motorcycle or similar telescoping pole mounts will do the job well I believe. Still open to suggestions!

 

[Sigma Safety]

Unless you're almost always on flat water, I think you'll find that the self-levelling brackets will just cause the light to swing wildly. They are not damped in any way, so they just flop around in rough water. They work ok on dump trucks where the box goes up relatively slowly, but I've not had good experiences on a boat.


Get a 1" threaded pipe and use an Ultrastar LED or Pulsator LED or something. They both have 1" thread receivers in the base.

 

[Cam]

I'll 2nd what Mark said about the bracket. You will destroy both the light and the bracket before too long if this boat is used in any kind of rough water.

 

[theroofable]

The boat is used in a creek with flat water, Id like to test it out, and if its too rocky, then it will not be used.

 

[LED]

1" black pipe mount, 36", or 48", one flange floor mount. Paint it and call it a day. $25 cost.


Mueller Streamline 1 in. x 48 in. Steel Sch. 40 Black Pipe-585-480HC at The Home Depot


1 in. Black Malleable Iron Threaded Floor Flange-521-605HN at The Home Depot


Rust-Oleum Painter's Touch 2X 12-oz. Gloss Colonial Red General Purpose Spray Paint-249116 at The Home Depot

 

[Sigma Safety]

1" black pipe mount, 36", or 48", one flange floor mount. Paint it and call it a day. $25 cost.

Mueller Streamline 1 in. x 48 in. Steel Sch. 40 Black Pipe-585-480HC at The Home Depot


1 in. Black Malleable Iron Threaded Floor Flange-521-605HN at The Home Depot


Rust-Oleum Painter's Touch 2X 12-oz. Gloss Colonial Red General Purpose Spray Paint-249116 at The Home Depot

Yes, this is the way to go. If you're on flat water, then you don't need the light to self-level. It'll be just fine as long as it's installed level in relation to the boat's waterline.

 

[Jarred J.]

2 pieces of 90 degree angle iron secured to boat


drill hole in both pieces of angle iron and a hole in pipe of your choice.


use bolt with lock washers and wing nut or threaded knob.


raise pole, tighten screw.


untighten screw, lower pole...


with the threaded option above you'll ware out the wiring by twisting it all the time...