Underwater LED Lights

rinkedout

Hello All, 

I am new to this forum and recently purchased a 2013 290 EC. I am considering underwater LED lights on the transom. Anyone have any experience with this install. Will 2 high output LED's be enough or will I need 4?

Any guidance on long term stability of LED lights before drilling holes in the hull?

Thanks in advance,

RinkedOut  

jmoen438

Really depends on the water clarity where you are at. I have two which illuminates the stern pretty well, but in Maine, the water is pretty clear. You can always start with two and add more later.

raybo3

A buddy of mine at the club has a high output LED that screw right into the drain plug. Awesome unit and lights up very bright.

freimr

RinkedOut

 

I just installed 3 Lumitec Seablaze2 on my 08 EC330. These are great lights. ice solid housing. You only need to drill a 1/2" inch hole in to the transom. seal it with 5200 and you good to go.

I already had two on my 05 FV270 and had no issues with them.

Go to www.boatersland.com     they have the best pricing

Cableguy Greg

I used 2 Coastal Night Lights double LED underwater lights in blue. It does a great job.

http://www.coastalnightlights.com/orders.html

Cableguy Greg

Here is where I mounted them. They look really cool at night while rafted up in a group.

OldDogNewTrix

I might try putting these in next fall when the boat is pulled for the season.

explore7425

I had a 2003 342 Fiesta Vee that I put 4 high power 12 LED fixtures on the transom. I spent over $2,500.00 front to back. I bought them at the Annapolis boat show. These things were so bright you couldn't even look at them out of the water. I thought it was going to be so cool. It was a big flop. All that power and you could barley tell they were on. I have since moved on to a new boat and I will not do it again. I know they look awesome if the water conditions are right but here on the Chesapeake they are a no go.

JMGINWV342

I installed 2 Abyss S1515 White.  Not too bad in murky river water.

Michael T

Hey Trix, we met last weekend. I have the Ec 310 and it has Rinker installed blue led amphibians. I'll turn them on if you're up at the marina this weekend and you can see how you like them in "our" water.

Tsquare

I know the rage is all about LED lights, but I still prefer the Halogen 100 watt Perko lights.  These lights will litteraly glow the water for 30+feet in a dual configuration.  I have a single on our inboard and close to 20' behind a consistant light.  Oh, and the "white" light is legal to have on while traveling.  The "blue" LED is not.  Be carefull while underway.  Check it out

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Babyboomer

Tsquare said:

I know the rage is all about LED lights, but I still prefer the Halogen 100 watt Perko lights.  These lights will litteraly glow the water for 30+feet in a dual configuration.  I have a single on our inboard and close to 20' behind a consistant light.  Oh, and the "white" light is legal to have on while traveling.  The "blue" LED is not.  Be carefull while underway.  Check it out

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Linkie no workie try using direct link instead of forum link Al 

Michael T

Halogens are nice. Had them on my last boat. Sure suck a lot of power. Couldn't use them for long unless the engine, gen or shore power were engaged. LEDs will run a long, long time on AGM batteries with no worries.

sfgeno

Tsquare who told you or did you see a law that stated no blue lights???

Tsquare

sfgeno said:

Tsquare who told you or did you see a law that stated no blue lights???

I will try to find it again, but it is common at least in our state of IN that only Red and Green on the bow and a White light on the stern, or midship. A blue light does not fall into these catagories.  Another item which does not, is the dumb docking lights many are installing.  If these are run while driving at night, a sure way to be stopped and inspected.  Oncoming boaters can not tell which way you are manuvering.  

I have even heard for a fact, the blue and green lighting for fishing have been stopped and inspected.  This was not only from the sheriff but also from the DNR.  As for power consumption, yes the Halogen does use more alot more.  But, even in our own boat, we have never had a problem leaving on while at dinner or so.   Good luck  Al

Tsquare

Remember boat manufactures and sales personell are only there to sell a "cool" looking boat.  Many don't even check into state laws to see if they are compliant.  Most are CG compliant, but they also add many extra's which are not.  Sometimes little items can cost you many $$$$ with a boarding party.  Al

MarkB

I recently installed a drain plug LED light. Simple installation. I have a single drive. Here is a picture:

 

Regards,

Mark

Cableguy Greg

Tsquare said:

sfgeno said:

Tsquare who told you or did you see a law that stated no blue lights???

  Another item which does not, is the dumb docking lights many are installing.  If these are run while driving at night, a sure way to be stopped and inspected.  Oncoming boaters can not tell which way you are manuvering.  

The docking lights on while under way is one of my pet peeves. I guess they think that they are headlights. When you mention it to the fellow boaters that it is illegal, they look at you like you are stupid.

I have driven with my blue LED's on, but I try not to. When there is a large crowd on the rivers, like after fireworks, I only use them while rafted off and not while underway. You are correct Al, that is a quick way to get pulled over and have an inspection done. No need for that!

artistofdesign

markbellino said:

I recently installed a drain plug LED light. Simple installation. I have a single drive. Here is a picture:

 

Regards,

Mark

Awesome! I had no idea they had these available...just bought the Red LED drain plug. 

Based off of what other have said, i'm going to use it sparingly

OldDogNewTrix

Michael T, I'd love to see your lights. Will you be up Thursdy evening? We'll be heading out Friday morning for the long weekend, can't believe it'slmost here! Wayne

Black_Diamond

Those look sweet, just murky water at my marina, probably see nothing or get covered in zebra mussels. lol

sfgeno

Markbellino do you have a link where I could order one???

MarkB

I got mine at the boat show. Here is the  vendor link:

http://www.theliquidlite.com/

sfgeno

Thanks Mark, just ordered my...Can't wait )

Michael T

Hey ODNT we will be up this weekend (May 25 - 26) if it isn't raining.

MarkB

sfgeno said:

Thanks Mark, just ordered my...Can't wait )

Did the girl in the video on the vendors website close the deal for you? LOL!

On a serious note, take note of a few things:

- the light base is stainless steel. Your plug hoder is brass. Wrap the stainless steel male end with teflon plumbing tape to minimize risk of galvanic corrosion.

- keep your old brass drain plug just in case.

sfgeno

Thanks for the hint, will do Mark...

williamG

I got mine here, they have no drill needed models. I love my blue one. 

https://www.imarineled.com/