I have done a good amount of boating at night. I have a light on the bow of the boat and a handheld spotlight. I also slow down a lot. Try not to venture too far either. I floated with the catfish jugs downriver. I ended up about 12 miles below the dam. Took a long time to get back to the launch. Battery on the spotlight died. That reminds me. I need to upgrade the light on the bow of the boat