Seachoice Stern Light — Chrome/Brass, Clear Lens, Horizontal Surface Mount (50-05251)
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A compact, traditional-style stern light built for sail and powerboats up to 66 feet. The chrome-plated brass housing and clear lens deliver a clean, classic look with a watertight seal rated for continuous exposure to spray and weather. Provides 135° of white light with 2-nautical-mile visibility — meeting USCG and COLREGS requirements for vessels underway at night or in restricted visibility. Mounts horizontally to the transom surface with two included screws. Runs on 12V DC with an 8 CP incandescent lamp included.
- 135° arc of white light — meets USCG/COLREGS stern light requirements
- 2-nautical-mile visibility
- Suitable for sail or powerboats under 66 feet
- Chrome-plated brass housing with black plastic base
- Clear lens, watertight construction
- Horizontal surface mount — 2-3/8" OD base, 1-5/8" height
- 12V DC, 8 CP incandescent lamp included
- 2 mounting screws included
- SKU: 50-05251
Parts Desk Insights
Best use case: Ideal as a fixed transom-mount stern light on sailboats and powerboats up to 66 feet where a traditional chrome/brass aesthetic is preferred over stainless or LED alternatives. The horizontal surface-mount base suits flat or near-flat transom surfaces. The incandescent lamp is a straightforward replacement item — no driver or wiring adapter required.
Lamp replacement: The 8 CP incandescent bulb is a standard bayonet-base type. If the housing is in good condition, replacing the bulb is the most cost-effective service step before replacing the full fixture. See the Seachoice Replacement Globe — All-Round Frosted Stern Light, 3" for globe/lens replacement options.
Pairing guidance: For a complete running light set, pair with a compatible bow light such as the Seachoice Bi-Color Bow Light — Horizontal Mount, Under 39 Feet or the Seachoice Bi-Color Bow Light — Horizontal Mount, Stainless Steel, Under 39 Feet. For vessels requiring a masthead or all-round white light, see the Seachoice Masthead & All-Round White Light — 12V, 3NM, Fixed Mount.
Portable alternative: If a fixed mount is not practical, the Seachoice Portable Stern Light — Suction Cup Mount, Battery-Operated and Seachoice Portable LED Stern Light — 24" Pole, Transom Clamp, Battery-Operated are battery-operated options that require no wiring.
Note: This fixture uses an incandescent lamp. For vessels where power consumption or bulb longevity is a priority, consider an LED stern light alternative from the Navigation Lights collection.
Shipping information
In-stock and OEM parts: ship same or next business day.
Locally warehoused items: ship within 3–4 business days.
Special-order items: timeline confirmed after order.
Returns & warranty
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