Looking for opinions on Nautique Docking Lights

[TylerO]

While I'm impatiently waiting for my 05' SV211 Team Edition I'm reconsidering the Docking Lights Option. I rarely use boats in non-day light hours so I didn't order my new boat with the lights. However, I do think they add to the look of the boat! I'm curious to see how everyone feels about this option/look and if there are any other benefits/drawbacks to adding the lights. I've included a photo from the CC website. My boat will be Midnight Blue (base) with Titanium Grey stripe. Opinions???

-Tyler

[FatBoy]

I have the docking lites on mine and I have used them a time or two. I look at it like this, "It's better to have them and not need them, than to need them and not have them".

[SWCC-PART-MAN]

good call and well put fat-boy.
jason

[Timber]

How much are they? Are they standard on the TEAM models?

[surfsup]

Seems like they were a few hundred dollars on the '04 option list.
Since I'd probably never use them, I viewed them as something else to break or get damaged - so I passed on the option.

[cdm]

I ordered them on my 05 210 team. no they are not standard. they are an option. not sure on price. I think they look good and are functional. they are good for spotting objects in the water at night that reflect. bouys etc. I guess I like the look and not having unused switches.. lol. whats a couple hundred more when we are talking 60K+.

[882001]

i wanted to add them to my boat they do look good.if there functional than 2+s.

[AbunDiga909]

Dont have docking lights, but tower lights, but when it comes to lighting up the lake at night, its all the same. Docking lights are great b/c you can use them at a popular marina or when people are on land and they won't blind them at all. They do light up every little bouy (sp?) like magic and definately a great option to have if you will be our on the lake at least once at night.

[Timber]

I decide to order my boat with them. They are a little over $200. That is nothing compared to what you spend on a new boat.
Thinking about times, when I have to pick my friends at the dock during house boat trips at night.

[TylerO]

Sounds like the general consensus is good from both a functional and appearance perspective. Time to add one more option....

Thanks!

-Tyler

[Laptom]

Like CDM said, no unused switches!
I don't know if they are functional, but it looks good (imho) with the docking lights...

[cob206]

Sounds like the general consensus is good from both a functional and appearance perspective. Time to add one more option....

Thanks!

-Tyler

You won't be sorry. I've always had them on my Cobalts and ordered them on my 05 SV-211 Team. I am out at night once in a while and they are great when pulling into my boat lift in the dark. I also think they look great.

[robin]

I have them on my 04 and they are well useful especially when loading the boat on the trailer at night. I would go for them. The only problem is that with tower lights it adds upto about 500w of lighting so be aware of the power consumption.

Robin

[FatBoy]

The price on my 2005, 211 for the docking light option was $225.