Docking light system including an accessory lamp
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1. A docking light system for a watercraft, comprising:
- a docking light fixture;
a docking lamp positioned within the docking light fixture; and
an accessory lamp mounted to the docking light fixture;
wherein the accessory lamp emits light outwardly from the watercraft and is masked to control the horizontal and vertical beam sectors of emitted light from illuminating the watercraft which would otherwise cause glare to an occupant of the watercraft.
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Abstract
A docking light system for a watercraft including a docking light fixture, a docking lamp positioned within the docking light fixture, and an accessory lamp mounted to the docking light fixture. The accessory lamp emits light outwardly from the watercraft and is masked to control the horizontal and vertical beam spread sectors of emitted light from illuminating the watercraft causing glare to an occupant of the watercraft. In another aspect, a navigation light is provided on the docking light fixture, where the navigation light may be a masthead light, a stern light, a port side marker light, a starboard side marker light, etc.
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1. A docking light system for a watercraft, comprising:
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a docking light fixture; a docking lamp positioned within the docking light fixture; and an accessory lamp mounted to the docking light fixture; wherein the accessory lamp emits light outwardly from the watercraft and is masked to control the horizontal and vertical beam sectors of emitted light from illuminating the watercraft which would otherwise cause glare to an occupant of the watercraft. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A docking light system for a watercraft, comprising:
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a docking light fixture; a docking lamp positioned within the docking light fixture; an accessory lamp mounted to the docking light fixture; and a fiber optic, mounted to the docking light fixture, to convey a visual signal to an annunciator panel.
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11. A docking light system for a watercraft, comprising:
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first and second docking light fixtures; first and second docking lamps positioned within the first and second docking light fixtures, respectively; and first and second accessory lamps mounted to the first and second docking light fixtures; wherein the first and second accessory lamps collectively are a masthead light. - View Dependent Claims (12)
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13. A watercraft, comprising:
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a hull and fittings; a docking light fixture mounted to a selective one of the hull and the fittings; a docking lamp positioned within the docking light fixture; and an accessory lamp mounted to the docking light fixture; wherein the accessory lamp emits light outwardly from the watercraft and is masked to control the horizontal and vertical beam sectors of emitted light from illuminating the watercraft causing glare to an occupant of the watercraft.
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