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Old 24 August 2013, 19:53   #1
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High powered search light pencil beam 12v

I am looking for a high powered search light with a pencil beam. It needs to run off 12 V on my RIB. I have a chap who is going to film the beam on a dark night from the boat. Any recommendations please. Budget is £100 - £300.
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Old 24 August 2013, 20:06   #2
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Lots out there. Depends on how you wish to mount it but I use Cluson Clulites for my job a lot and they've proved very reliable!
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I have a Hope bicycle light, at full beans it's brighter than any car light - 2013 R4 LED - 2013 R4 LED Product Page

Not sure if it'll be the right beam though.
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There's a whole subculture of bright torches on the interweb; it's quite intriguing actually.
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Lots out there. Depends on how you wish to mount it but I use Cluson Clulites for my job a lot and they've proved very reliable!
Yep, il second the cluson range.

Shot many a fox in a cluson light.
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I am looking for a high powered search light with a pencil beam. It needs to run off 12 V on my RIB. I have a chap who is going to film the beam on a dark night from the boat. Any recommendations please. Budget is £100 - £300.
Go for one of these they are a great lamp & very powerfull & waterproof Aqua Signal Bremen 12V 50w Searchlight - Only £119.95 - Force 4 Chandlery
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Many of the CREE LED units are generally mega, some of the bike torches are simply amazing, might not need a fixed 12v supply either many have a self contained battery pack & use just a 12v socket for occasional charging.
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Go for one of these they are a great lamp & very powerfull & waterproof Aqua Signal Bremen 12V 50w Searchlight - Only £119.95 - Force 4 Chandlery
x2...Excellent performance AND Bullet Proof!
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