Regional representation for specialist marine lighting
The Yacht Group has appointed Haimes Coleman Group to represent its Beam-LED SRS marine searchlight systems in the southeastern United States. The Florida company announced the agreement in September 2026, aiming to make the equipment more accessible to boatbuilders, dealers and professional distributors. The change concerns the route to market rather than an entirely new searchlight introduced this week.
Searchlights can help identify obstructions, markers and people in low light, particularly when a yacht approaches an unfamiliar harbour. But extra illumination does not remove the requirement for proper navigation lights, speed appropriate to visibility or sound lookout. A searchlight should be one component of a broader safe operating plan.
Spot and flood beams serve different tasks
Beam-LED SRS models offer both concentrated spot illumination and broader flood coverage. According to the announcement, configurations can include 360-degree rotation, remote operation, automatic sweeping, self-calibration and centring or homing functions. Some variants also provide emergency signalling modes such as SOS and strobe functions.
Buyers should distinguish a controllable work or searchlight from an approved distress beacon. An automated SOS light pattern is not a substitute for required radio equipment or standard emergency communications. A captain should also consider how a bright beam could dazzle people on neighbouring vessels or interfere with the yacht's own night vision.
Installation matters as much as intensity
On a 12–23.99-metre yacht, the searchlight's mounting position can affect beam clearance over the foredeck and the visibility from the helm. A compact vessel may have a particularly crowded mast or hardtop carrying radar, antennas and navigation lights. Equipment selection must allow for cable routing, vibration and clear access for service.
The specification should cover the selected model's supply voltage, control interface, beam pattern and environmental protection. A professional installer can assess whether a remote control position is sufficiently intuitive during close-quarters manoeuvres. Adding a powerful device without considering ergonomics may create more distraction than useful information.
What the new partnership could change
Haimes Coleman Group brings existing relationships with original-equipment manufacturers and dealers across the Southeast. The Yacht Group expects the partnership to introduce more prospective customers to the SRS range and improve the visibility of the technology among professional installers. The company has not published universal pricing or a new model-delivery schedule in this announcement.
The practical benefit for owners will depend on responsive distributors, correct technical documentation and service support after fitting. A well-supported lighting system can be a worthwhile yacht upgrade; the right choice remains the one best matched to the vessel and the cruising conditions. A useful sea trial should involve looking at known markers in a safe area, comparing spot and flood settings, and confirming that every operator understands the controls. Powerful lighting deserves disciplined use.
