TACO Grand Slam 950 Electric Anchor & Stern Light

The TACO Grand Slam 950 Electric Anchor & Stern Light is a fully electric navigation light system engineered for powered vessels 39 feet and under, combining USCG-certified visibility with modern helm control. Designed by TACO Marine, the GS-950 delivers the 2 nautical mile visibility required by federal regulation while eliminating the need for manual light adjustments at the transom or mast. The push-button electric operation allows skippers to position the anchor and stern light from the helm with simple electrical actuation, reducing crew movements and improving operational efficiency during docking, anchoring, and night operations.

The GS-950 features a fully integrated wiring system with hidden wire routing inside the hardtop, eliminating external conduit runs and preserving the clean aesthetics of modern hardtop installations. Installation mounts directly to the hardtop surface and accommodates all standard top thicknesses without requiring frame modification. The electric actuation mechanism responds instantly to helm commands, critical during dynamic maneuvering scenarios where quick light repositioning prevents glare interference with forward visibility or aids in communicating position to other vessels in congested anchorages.

Weekend fishermen and serious offshore anglers operating hardtop-equipped center consoles and cabin cruisers benefit from the GS-950's automated positioning. Night anglers moving between fishing grounds need reliable navigation lighting that meets Coast Guard standards without adding operational complexity. The electric positioning system proves especially valuable on larger center consoles where manual light adjustment requires crew to move aft while the vessel is underway—the helm-mounted button eliminates this safety concern. Cruising boaters who frequently relocate between anchorages appreciate the convenience of light adjustment without leaving the helm or interrupting passage planning.

For vessels in this size range, the GS-950 represents the current standard in electric navigation lighting. The integrated wiring approach differentiates this system from conventional through-hull or mast-mounted alternatives, making it the practical choice for new hardtop installations or retrofits where clean cable routing is a design priority.