Perko Bi-Color, Tri-Color Bow & Steaming Lights

Perko Bi-Color, Tri-Color Bow & Steaming Lights: Over a Century of Navigation Expertise

When it comes to keeping boaters safe on the water after dark, few names carry the weight of Perko. Navigation lights were the very first products Perko produced when the company was founded in 1907, and more than a century later that heritage is woven into every bi-color, tri-color, and steaming light they make. For boaters who refuse to compromise on safety or compliance, Perko’s lineup in the Bi-Color, Tri-Color Bow & Steaming Lights category represents a benchmark in the marine lighting world.

Built for Compliance and Real-World Conditions

Perko navigation lights are engineered to meet exacting regulatory standards. The company was the first domestic manufacturer to pass UL Standard 1104, meaning their lights are certified in accordance with the ‘72 COLREGS and the U.S. Inland Navigation Rules—the international and domestic standards that govern vessel lighting worldwide. Each certified light carries a permanently affixed brass tag indicating the light type, catalog number, voltage, and approved bulb type, providing the only documentation a vessel owner needs to certify compliance. This commitment to regulatory rigor makes Perko a go-to choice for boaters who want peace of mind alongside performance.

Distinctive Product Features Across the Range

Perko’s bi-color and combination bow lights are available in a variety of configurations to suit different vessel types and mounting situations:

• Removable Stow-A-Way Plug-In Pole Lights: Designed specifically for fishing boats with casting decks, these removable bi-color lights can be unplugged and stowed while fishing, leaving only a small, flat-topped base flush with the deck—a practical solution that conventional fixed lights simply cannot offer.
• Chrome-Plated and Stainless Steel Models: Perko offers bi-color bow lights in chrome-plated zinc alloy and polished stainless steel tops paired with durable black polymer bases, with gold-plated contacts for reliable electrical connections in harsh marine environments.
• Stealth Series LED Lights: For boaters upgrading to modern efficiency, Perko’s Stealth series LED navigation lights use just 10% of the energy draw of standard incandescent lights, generate low heat, and feature a “Reduced Glare” design that preserves night vision and reduces light wasted outside the required visibility arc.
• USCG 1nm and 2nm Certified Options: Whether you need a one-mile or two-mile certified light, Perko offers specific models that meet each visibility requirement for vessels under 20 meters in length.
• Horizontal Mount Variants: For bow pulpits and recessed mounting locations, Perko’s horizontal-mount bi-color lights provide a clean, integrated look without sacrificing the visibility arc required by law.

Why Boaters Trust Perko

Perko lights are manufactured in the USA and have served as original equipment on countless production boats for decades. Their consistent form factors mean Perko lights frequently serve as direct, drop-in replacements for worn or damaged OEM lights—a practical advantage that saves boaters time and money. Whether you’re replacing a weathered fixture on a vintage runabout or upgrading an older incandescent pole light to LED, Perko’s range in this category offers a proven solution backed by more than 115 years of marine lighting expertise.