They meet all of the requirements, but they aren't "coast guard approved". Nobody that runs bluewater nav lights have had any issues with water patrol. I don't know of anyone running the little pole light with Bluewaters also.
here's a pic of mine.
On my model boat that's all you can do, peel and stick because I have no rub rail. And yes one small 1/8in hole to run the wires
we need a popcorn emoti.