Anyone install Underwater LED's ????

Scottzzzy

Scottzzzy

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Lake Lanier Cumming, GA
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2002 Sundancer 340
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Twin V 8.1's CWC
Westerbeke Genset
My wife and I were online dreaming and looking at some larger Sea Rays and we saw some info on Ocean LED's. We often stay out after dark and let the kids swim around and thought the lights would be really cool. Anyone have experience installing these?? Are they durable???:thumbsup:
 
The Ocean LEDs are top quality- and it comes at a price.
I installed UW lighting in '07. I opted for Xenon lights instead of the Oceans for two reasons- one, cost; second was the fact that I would always have the genset running or be plugged in when using them, so power draw wasn't a concern.

Here are some of the differences in using LED technology vs. Xenon/HID:
LED's run cooler which means they can be "on" when the boat's running (transom mount) and don't need to be submerged.
LED's have less power draw to generate a similar amount of lumens.
LED's are available in colors (red or green) which can actually penetrate deeper into the water than white light, and look pretty cool, too...

LED's would be a great choice for your boat because of power concerns (no genset). Ocean has a new line of "Amphibians" designed for smaller boats- call Jim @ BOE and ask him about them.

http://www.boemarine.com/products/c...d=254260ca-1bb0-4922-93d1-63261c27d581&Page=4
 
I guess I just don't understand why these things are so expensive! It's not like LEDs are cutting edge technology or something - they're everywhere. I think they are neat, but not THAT neat. Hopefully competition will bring down the price.
 
You are absolutely correct about bringing the price down on the under water LED’s.
Last year I assembled and test marketed 30 unit LED under water lights in blue or white that could be attached to the hull or trim tabs. The lights were installed on eight boats with great success.
After sitting back down and going over the findings and doing more in depth study I realized that 48 unit LED lights could be put together for about the same cost as 30 unit LED’s so I have put the wheels in motion and by spring the 48 LED units will be available for sale. These will also be available in blue or white colors.
The price will come in at around $70.00 dollars apiece. This means a set will only cost $140.00 plus tax.
 
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Pictures of the lights and measurements will be posted as soon as the new units are assembled. The lights will be pre wired with a 36 inch long wire helping to make installation easier.
Once the first set is tested they can be ordered this will be before spring.
Doug
 
200 Lumens seems a bit on the dim side. The underwater lights currently on the market are absolutely blinding when viewed out side of the water. Scott, the Ocean LED amphibian lights are relatively inexpensive and are the result of Ocean LED being price competitive. You might also look at the abyss lights. Here are the links to the 2 lights I think would fit your boat best -

Abyss S1515 Blue - http://www.boemarine.com/Products/ABYS-S1515B/Default.aspx

A12 Ocean LED Blue - http://www.boemarine.com/Products/001-500288/Default.aspx
 
I will certainly check these out and thanks for all the input. I am just amazed at how expensive they are! We like being out in the evening cause it is so much more quiet on the lake.

I get to stay away from the boat renters!!!!:smt100:smt013

Does the size of the lights determine how well the reflect in the water? Or is it merely the number of lumens? I just dont know if I can bring myself to drill a hole in the bottom of my boat!! lol:smt089
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The 48 LED's are so bright you don't want to look into them they will blind you they are like looking into a camera flash. So I really don't know where dim would ever come into the equation. I have been involved with LED’s for over 10 years so I do believe I know what I’m doing by now. But if someone wants to spend the big money to light up the water around their boat go ahead.
These lights are used in Lake Erie with great success. I will still send pictures of the lights and the other LED accessories such as a seven color changing LED fiber optic tube for under the swim platform.
I am the person that is building these LED's and I would not put anything on my boat that was not worth using.
As I said before I just could not see spending the big money.
These lights only need a hole in the boat small enough for a 20 gauge wire to go through.
Or you could do as I did with the 30 LED unit I tested last year mount the unit to the outside of the boat and run the wire above the ater line in to the boat.
These lights were also mounted on the trim tabs of my boat.
 
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You are correct about 200 lumens being rather dim. I need to read my notes a little closer the 200 figure came from the wires that were 200 millimeter long. Sorry I did change it on the posting.
That was why I could not figure out the statement of the lights being dim since you truly can not look into them.
“My bad” for the typo.
 
DougLas - I for one will be very interested once these lights are available. Although this isn't how the "big boys" do it, I also like the idea of running the wiring on the outside of the hull, and in through the lower corner of the transom door opening, then down to the engine room through a hole in the cockpit floor, rather than drilling and properly sealing a hole below the waterline. Any idea on your time frame till introduction? Kurt
 
Just finishing the final touches on the CAD CAM this will then go to the mold plant.
I am looking to get the first run completed before spring.

I did run the wires through the hull, but above the water line. To make it simple though I installed the switches inside the back transom. So when I was sitting in the back I could turn on the under water lights.
 
DougLas, I am also interested in your project. Let me know when they are available - would like to try them on a 380DA we just picked up. - Jeff
 
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200 Lumens seems a bit on the dim side. The underwater lights currently on the market are absolutely blinding when viewed out side of the water. Scott, the Ocean LED amphibian lights are relatively inexpensive and are the result of Ocean LED being price competitive. You might also look at the abyss lights. Here are the links to the 2 lights I think would fit your boat best -

Abyss S1515 Blue - http://www.boemarine.com/Products/ABYS-S1515B/Default.aspx

A12 Ocean LED Blue - http://www.boemarine.com/Products/001-500288/Default.aspx
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Jim,

I noticed that you sell Perko underwater lights for $200 per set. How are those?
 
www.aqualights.org is a good place and they have a fair price i put 3 of there 35 halagens on my 30ft


if u look by the outdrive you can see it i will get a night shot
 

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