TACO Marine Grand Slam 950 Electric Anchor & Stern Light, For Boats 39 ft and Under, 3 NM, 12V, Surface Mount, Black Anodized Aluminum

Overview

The TACO Marine GS-950BHC is a fully electric Grand Slam masthead anchor and stern light with a black hard coat anodized aluminum finish for hardtop-mounted powerboats. It raises and lowers from the helm with push-button operation, which helps keep the light usable without climbing onto seating, gunwales, or the hardtop when conditions are wet or the boat is underway.

This unit is certified for the USCG-required 3 nautical mile visibility range and is suited to powered vessels 39 feet and under, or 12 meters and under. The light uses four 3-watt Cree LED chips driven by two Mean Well drivers, with a 6-watt stern light and 12-watt anchor light. Current draw is low at 0.6 amps per light.

The GS-950BHC surface-mounts to the hardtop and routes its wiring inside the top for a cleaner installation. It is a practical fit for center consoles, sport-fishing boats, and other hardtop-equipped powerboats where the owner wants an anchor and stern light that can be deployed from the helm instead of by hand.

Key features

• Fully electric masthead anchor and stern light with push-button raise and lower control from the helm.
• Certified for USCG-required 3 nautical mile visibility on powered vessels 39 feet and under, or 12 meters and under.
• Black hard coat anodized aluminum finish for a low-glare look that matches dark hardtops, towers, and trim.
• Four 3-watt Cree LED chips driven by two Mean Well drivers for the navigation light function.
• Includes a 6-watt stern light and a 12-watt anchor light in one hardtop-mounted unit.
• Low current draw of 0.6 amps per light helps reduce load on the vessel’s DC system.
• Surface-mount base fits all top thicknesses, with hidden wiring routed inside the hardtop.
• Threaded shaft supports consistent lift and descent, while brass bearings help the movement stay smooth.
• Breakaway pin allows manual operation when needed.
• Pairs with a compatible backing plate or 6 degree wedge plate when the installation calls for added support or angle correction.

Installation and setup

The GS-950BHC mounts on the surface of a hardtop, canvas T-top, arch, or similar structure that can support the base properly. The hidden-wire layout keeps exposed wiring to a minimum, which is useful on clean helm builds and new hardtop installations where the light should look integrated rather than added on later.

The light function uses 12-volt DC power, and the unit is listed for low-voltage 12-24VDC. Wiring should be matched to the boat’s DC system, switch layout, and circuit protection before installation. A backing plate can be used where the top structure needs more support, and a wedge plate can help correct the mounting angle on tops that are not level.

Compatibility and fit

This light is intended for powered vessels 39 feet and under that need a USCG 3 nautical mile masthead anchor and stern light arrangement. Because it mounts to all hardtop thicknesses, it works well for many hardtop-equipped center consoles, bay boats, offshore fishing boats, and cruising powerboats where a fixed or manually raised light is less convenient.

The black hard coat anodized finish makes sense on boats with black towers, black powder-coated frames, dark hardware, or a blacked-out electronics and hardtop package. It also keeps the installation visually understated on modern helm and T-top layouts.

Use on board

The main benefit on the water is simple control. The operator can raise or lower the masthead anchor light from the helm instead of reaching overhead or moving around the deck. That matters during night operation, at anchor, at the dock, or when preparing the boat while passengers and gear are already on board.

This unit is a good match for owners and builders who want a hardtop-mounted navigation light with electric movement, clean wiring, and a finish that blends into black hardware packages.