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Grand Slam 960 Electric Masthead Anchor Light

GS-960

The Grand Slam 960 Electric Masthead Anchor Light offers enhanced safety, durability, and style. Building on the success of the GS-950, the Grand Slam-960 features a durable stainless-steel body and Type-316L stainless-steel breakaway pin for superior weather resistance. It incorporates a new stainless-steel anti-backlash linear screw drive for added durability. The oblong design accommodates a longer, more powerful motor for excellent performance at sea. Suitable for powered vessels up to 39(12 meters), the GS-960 meets the USCG's 3 nautical mile visibility requirement. Boaters can easily adjust their Masthead Anchor Light from the deck with a push-button operation, thanks to the auto-rotating stop feature and manual stop option. This is a fully electric unit with a hidden base wire inside the hardtop, which easily installs to the top’s surface. It has the same hole pattern as the GS-950, making upgrades possible, and fits all top thicknesses. The GS-960 lights run on 12 volts and consists of four 3-watt LED Cree chips driven by two Mean Well drivers. 

Features and Benefits

  • Certified for USCG-required 3-nm  
  • Meets NMMA/ABYC C-5 5.8 Standards requirements 
  • NMMA Type Accepted Approved Product 
  • Includes heavy-duty anodized aluminum tube, light and 6” lead of 20-gauge wire from the base 
  • Reliable long-life LED 
  • 5-Watt Stern Light and 10-watt Anchor  
  • Low-draw, 0.6 amps per light  
  • Electronic Control Module (ECM) features an industry-standard On-Off-On control switch 
  • ECM includes a 5A fuse for device protection 
  • Comes with a 12” wire lead and water-sealed Deutsch connector, using 18-gauge wire from the base 
  • Operates on 12-volt DC for lift and descent 
  • No under-mount clearance needed 
  • Polished stainless-steel body with a mirrored finish 
  • Stainless-steel threaded screw drive ensures smooth lift and descent 
  • High-torque, anti-backlash ball-bearing motor 
  • Oil-lite bronze bushings for smooth operation 
  • Integrated nylon knob on the stainless-steel breakaway pin allows for manual operation in case of power failure 
  • Compatible with Backing Plate (BP-0850AEY), sold separately 
  • Compatible with 6º Wedge Plate (WP-850-950), sold separately 
  • 1-year limited warranty 

The compliance date for ABYC A-16, Installation of Electric Navigation Lights, and C-5, Construction and Testing of Electric Navigation Lights, went into effect on August 1, 2023. All TACO Marine Navigation, Masthead, and All-Around Lights meet the requirements set forth and are approved under the NMMA Type Accepted Agreement.  Additionally, all TACO Marine Navigation Lights have always used LED Cree chip technology. Please see below for documented approval of the required testing:

  • C-5 Testing
  • All-Around (F38-9000 Root Part Number)
  • Component ID 2619819
  • For certification inquiries, please visit nmma.org
  • C-5 Compliant
  • Navigation Lights (Side Lights)
  • Component ID 2619788
  • For certification inquiries, please visit nmma.org
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Part NumberDescriptionWeightUoMCoOFinish
GS-960Grand Slam 960 Electric Masthead Anchor Light7.2 lbs.EachUSAVEL

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