A combination running light and spot light device for a boat which includes a mast having a male fitting at its bottom end which is receivable in a female electrical receptacle. The male fitting includes electrical connectors which join with electrical connectors of the female receptacle completing and electrical connection therewith. A running light is attached to the top end of the mast and is electrically connected to the electrical connectors of the male fitting. A bracket is mounted to the mast for selected pivotal movement about the longitudinal axis of the mast, and a spot light is mounted to the bracket for movement with the bracket about the longitudinal axis of the mast. The spot light is also electrically connected to the electrical connectors of the male fitting.

A boat trailer has a base plate attached to the trailer fender. A hollow bar is pivotably attached at one end to the base plate and releasably fastened near its opposite end to the rear of the fender. A bracket for supporting a lamp and license plate is attached at the opposite end of the bar. Electrical wires extend from the vehicle's electrical system through the bar to the lamp. The bar is fastened to the base in such a fashion that the lamp and license plate are repositionable from the rear of the trailer where the lamp and license plate are located during over-the-road travel to a position forward of the fender prior to launching a boat from the trailer. In this regard, the bar is released from the fender and rotated 180.degree. so that the lamp and license plate are forward of the fender whereby the lamp and associated electrical wiring will not contact the water during launching of the boat thus avoiding dangerous electrical conditions.

The invention relates to a mounting assembly for a pole, such as a pole light conventionally carried by a stern of boat hulls. The mounting assembly provides for the use of a ratchet mechanism having a pair of cooperating members, with the pole being secured to one of the ratchet members. A bracket secures the ratchet mechanism to a stable body, such as the hull of a ship, or the housing of a motor. The pole can be positioned in any of a plurality of selected positions by rotating the pole against the engagement of the ratchet teeth between the two members. A spring continuously pulls one ratchet member against the second ratchet member, preventing disengagement thereof, while allowing a limited lateral movement between the ratchet members.

A multiple light system is provided for watercraft and the like which combines navigation light and docking light capabilities. A navigation light is mounted on top of a mast which protrudes from the watercraft deck. An auxiliary light, which can comprise a docking light, is mounted on the mast by a mounting assembly. The auxiliary light draws electrical power from a bulb of the navigation light and can be independently disabled by means of a switch on the mounting bracket.

A navigation light for a boat including a base plate mounted over a hole in the deck, hull or cabin of a boat. The base plate has an opening in which is pivotally mounted a bulb carrying insert with the insert being moveable between a flush position and a projecting position relative to the base plate. A first and second spring means holds the insert in its projecting and flush position respectively.