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Light bar distance from front.
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Author:  msm8281 [ Thu Nov 13, 2014 3:44 pm ]
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This has never been covered. Even though it might be silly.
Just saying.

How far back from the front of the boat are y'all mounting your lightbar. I want to get it right the first time.

Just looking for a rough distance. Right on the front? 2"? 4"?
Author:  butternut [ Thu Nov 13, 2014 3:50 pm ]
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4"
Author:  CJB [ Thu Nov 13, 2014 3:58 pm ]
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Mine is maybe 2" from the front. I can measure when I get home.

Although, if you mount it back any the light reflects of the deck just under the light. So if you're not worried about hitting anything, it would probably be best to mount it as close to the front as you can.
Author:  txmudcutter [ Thu Nov 13, 2014 3:59 pm ]
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Author:  txmudcutter [ Thu Nov 13, 2014 4:01 pm ]
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Author:  msm8281 [ Thu Nov 13, 2014 4:06 pm ]
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Jb weld and sand paper can take care of random holes.

I'll mount it tonight when I get off the stand and report back tomorrow. I believe I'll put it an inch back.

Thanks.
Author:  butternut [ Thu Nov 13, 2014 4:06 pm ]
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Aluminum foil under light will fix it :D
LOOK I MADE IT TO MMT ADDICT 8-)
Author:  CJB [ Thu Nov 13, 2014 4:08 pm ]
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Mine is further back than I thought. I'd mount it closer to the front for sure..
Author:  txmudcutter [ Thu Nov 13, 2014 4:09 pm ]
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Author:  txmudcutter [ Thu Nov 13, 2014 4:11 pm ]
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Author:  butternut [ Thu Nov 13, 2014 4:14 pm ]
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Y'all using teks or nut inserts
Author:  txmudcutter [ Thu Nov 13, 2014 4:17 pm ]
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Author:  TPerkins [ Thu Nov 13, 2014 4:50 pm ]
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I have mine mounted as far forward as it would allow, this allowed me to also use it to bowfish.
Author:  Gameover [ Thu Nov 13, 2014 5:32 pm ]
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I mounted mine a hair back from front just enough back that when get to dock boat hits and not light
Author:  jc [ Thu Nov 13, 2014 5:37 pm ]
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As close to the front as you are comfortable with, so it will reflect less light off the boat.
Author:  JIMMY W [ Thu Nov 13, 2014 6:03 pm ]
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Rode in one the other night that was mounted on his pole plateform and you talk about work great
Author:  Gameover [ Thu Nov 13, 2014 6:06 pm ]
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I'd like to cut my front pipe in boat and recess it in like few people done
Author:  huck Finn [ Thu Nov 13, 2014 6:14 pm ]
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Made a light bar rack and raised it up for the pointed skiff issue but it works great .

H Finn
Author:  B Alsabrook [ Thu Nov 13, 2014 7:03 pm ]
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Here's mine. I used riv nuts and it holds good. The little bit of light that reflects off bow doesn't affect driving.
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Author:  msm8281 [ Thu Nov 13, 2014 7:10 pm ]
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U got more fishing poles than academy...holy shit.
Author:  Woodiebuster [ Thu Nov 13, 2014 8:28 pm ]
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I mounted mine on my grab bar and wouldn't have it any other way.

I have it set up a lot like how a trolling motor is, I can move it up/down 2' and 360* around. Real handy when running a winding bayou or setting decoys.
Its nice to spin around backwards and light up a dark boat ramp in the mornings too. Can take it off real quick and stuff it under the deck.



The only down side is you passengers are gunna be blind if they look back at you, but fuck em... they can buy their own boat if they want it different.
Author:  North LA Hunter [ Thu Nov 13, 2014 8:46 pm ]
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Author:  stu [ Thu Nov 13, 2014 8:52 pm ]
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Author:  Lucyfabre [ Thu Nov 13, 2014 9:34 pm ]
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As far up as I could. Basically behind the round bar.


Sent from my bag phone.
Author:  B Alsabrook [ Thu Nov 13, 2014 9:39 pm ]
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Author:  Russ [ Thu Nov 13, 2014 9:55 pm ]
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Author:  Got Dux [ Thu Nov 13, 2014 11:26 pm ]
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I made an aluminum bracket to protect mine from trees. It also eliminates glare on the foredeck.
Author:  BDUBYA [ Fri Nov 14, 2014 6:11 am ]
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I go as far forward as I can without them hanging off or blocking Nav light
Author:  MDMarsh [ Fri Nov 14, 2014 11:42 am ]
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Author:  huck Finn [ Fri Nov 14, 2014 12:08 pm ]
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You know. , I can't remember exactly. . I will measure this weekend . It is a spot flood spot combo , it is bright though .

H Finn
Author:  calphil [ Fri Nov 14, 2014 2:08 pm ]
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ImageUploadedByTapatalk1415995661.673504.jpg

Only pic I have
Author:  msm8281 [ Fri Nov 14, 2014 9:05 pm ]
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Thanks guys. I mounted it about an inch back. I'll take a pic tomorrow.
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