I really only use mine when anchored at night as it helps me keep an eye on the anchor line so when I pull forward to remove the tension I know which way to steer the boat. On a few occasions I use it to find a bouy but not often. I too keep it facing helm when not in use.
It's surprising to me that this is the main motive to have it point at the helm. At least on my boat, in order for the spotlight to be on, the rocker switch on the dash must be turned on (which illuminates) and the power button on the remote control pad for the spot light must also be pressed on. I just never thought there was much of a chance of it being on accidentally and figured that's why there was a two step process to activate it. Nonetheless, thanks for the feedback everyone.
You misunderstood. I power it up turn it around, then power it down. In the event it is needed I can turn the light on without blinding myself.
I occasionally use mine when bringing the anchor up and sometimes pulling into my slip. When out on the water it's too slow, too weak. At night I have a hand held 1MCP with a real tight beam at the helm ready if needed.
I would abandon it and get a good rechargeable hand held LED spotlight.
It’s like antennas.... Why do some slant them aft?.... to go faster or look faster?
. Never seen the backward facing spotlights where I boat.
No your right. They are directional.
