Just in from my workshop for some zzzzz's and you're already oooogggglllliiiingggg ove my lasted and probably best light I ever desighned and built. It's been a challenge from the original light to this new light, to get it ready for the upcoming season.

Performance wise,the light has essentially the same diameter viewing circle, about 20+ foot in diameter. The difference between the original orange cord light and this black cord light amount to about 8 inches (theoretical - you can't tell the difference).

Most of the changes were prompted by comments and feedback from the original users. The standard cable lenght has bee increased to 40'; The cable diameter has been decreased by akmost 1/16 inch for less water resistance in the current, and the construction of the cable has a different feel than the orange cable - it is lighter and more flexible, yet strong enogh to withstand greater than a 100 lb pull.

And, yes the cable is proprietary with a couple of other items to improve performance. It is also a no kink construction.

I've also changed battery clamps to a solid copper clamp, replacing the copper plated steel clams of the orange cable light. This vastly improves the clamping pressure as well as corrision resistance over the long haul.

I've also settled on the SS ring mounted on the cable as the best mounting method after much thought about how to float the light as nearly vertical as possible. This ring is used to attach the weight cord as close to the center axis of the light as possible. Mechnically, when you retieve the weight to reposition or stow the light, the cord pulls on the weight rope directly via the ring. No abnormal force is applied directly to the cable grip.

The cable grip itself is new, and the manufacturer of this grip claims it is water tight to 300 foot depth. Nevertheless, the cable is also sealded in marine grad sealant inside the light for insurance.

Lastly, the white PVC fittings are superior to the fittings typicall found in the big box stores.

In sum total, these changes cost more money, but I'm absorbing the extra cost for now because I'm still learning how to build them more efficiently.

Should not have used quick reply - no spell check - sorry - not a good typist.