I am not an expert at marine or otherwise wiring, other than to know current flows from positive to negative and thus wired up the bow and stern light in a series. That is, one long stream from input to output/ground. This did not work. The bow light looked fantastic with a very anemic light on the stern. First thoughts were, "Perhaps this is how it is supposed to look." But then took the stern pole light directly to the battery and connected a temporary hook up. The light burned bright and could actually be seen by an approaching boat if necessary. Hmmm, my connections must be wrong.
Some online research and low and behold each light can share a positive lead but needs its own route back to ground, or each light can be run on a separate circuit shared by a common switch (a three position off/pull/pull switch. Knowing that the stern lights can be problematic from a corrosion and dirt point of view. The ability to power on the bow light separately appeals to me and will thus go with the later wiring. Another lesson learned. Additionally, I will install a fuse in the positive lead from the battery as well.
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