Abstract: A boat light assembly for a boat having a hull with forward and rearward end, and a motor for propelling the boat on the rearward end, and a boat operator stationed adjacent the rearward end, has an assembly mounted on the rearward end of the hull and comprises an upstanding rod comprised only of an acrylic material. At least a portion of the outer surface of the rod is textured or diffused. A shrouded light source is mounted adjacent the lower end of the rod to permit a diffused light to extend longitudinally through the rod for peripheral visibly through the textured outer surface of the rod, and to provide peripheral subdued lighting for the area of the boat without retarding the night vision of a boat operator positioned in the operator's station. The rod is completing uncovered by any shielding material to provide exterior visibility from any direction or vantage portion surrounding the rod.