Ctsearay
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- Apr 19, 2009
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Nice choice.
Underwater Lights
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Jims380DA
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Pietro, what problems did you have with the Shadow-Caster lights?
- May 14, 2008
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- 1988 390 EC
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What brand, model #, cost are these Pietro?
Pietro
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These are Lumitec Seablaze X white/blue combo. Price: 377 US$ each
The Shadow-Caster were super bright but both failed after 3 seasons of very light use.... So I went for Lumitec, also after reading this:
http://www.underwaterlightcomparison.com
The Shadow-Caster were super bright but both failed after 3 seasons of very light use.... So I went for Lumitec, also after reading this:
http://www.underwaterlightcomparison.com
- May 14, 2008
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Thanx Pietro. How do you toggle between blue & white?
Pietro
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Simple: just an ON/OFF toggle that will allow them to transition through the various modes.
Cross color fade
white
blue
white+blue
flashing white/blue
Ctsearay
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- Apr 19, 2009
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- Formula 40PC Volvo IPS500's Pod Drives Joystick- SOLD 2002 360 Sundancer
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They should update the ratings they aren't still current. The Oceanled pro extreme 16s are 4800 lumens for $800
BritLady
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Finally getting around to putting underwater lights on and we have come up with the same selection as others here the: SeablazeX, blue/white. Talked to a few folk with differing opiinions on the number for our 12' beam....some say two is okay, others reckon we need three...... What's anyone on here gone with for a 12' beam 2 or 3 please, or anything different?
BritLady
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2019- Zodiac 300 RIB Dink 10'- 5"
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Thanks Jeff,
We are going to go with three of the blue/white, we thought two would not be enough but was wondering if anyone had actually put four on. Cost is much better with three though
Ctsearay
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Yeah I have been rolling around the same question 3 or 4. Does SeaBlaze have anything on their website?
- May 14, 2008
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How many do you have on your 390 Pietro?
Gary Hill
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We have two of the standard HID's that came with our 40 DA. Very pleased, lights up the whole fairway behind our boat. Even through the green of Lake Macatawa. In clean water, very nice.
FWIW
FWIW
Like Gary, I have the HID's on my Sea Ray. Two on my 15' beam. They are no comparison to the LED SeaBlaze X's on my Scout. HID's are by far brighter and project a LONG way behind the boat. But they are priced around $2k (each) installed. The SeaBlaze X's are a great alternative at around $350 each. As to the question of 3 or 4? Or 6 or 8 for that matter? If you want to spend the extra dollars for 4 then go for it. I think 3 across the stern of anything 40' or less will provide a consistent wash of light, but 4 will guaranty it.
Pietro
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i had 2 Shadow-casters that made plenty of light, now replacing them with 2 Seablaze X
i think it depends on water cleaness too...
- May 14, 2008
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Remind us again why you are changing these out Pietro. Do you anticipate better performance from the Sea Blaze lights?
Ctsearay
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Hey Gary and Jeff,
What HID's are you guys running / talking about? It sounds like a whole different world but I'd like to research them anyways. Thanks in advance.
What HID's are you guys running / talking about? It sounds like a whole different world but I'd like to research them anyways. Thanks in advance.
These are what I have (the X version ballast). They are made by a company that does underwater lighting for oil rigs and other commercial use. They have a product line engineered for boats. They also have LED options, as well as an LED replacement setup that will slide into my HID housings if I ever want to go that direction.
http://www.deepsee.com/150w-hid-thru-hull-sealite/
You can also check out the gallery on their website to see some cool picutres of the HID and LED options they offer.
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- May 14, 2008
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- 1988 390 EC
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Sounds pricey. How many boat bucks are we looking at here?
Gary Hill
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I will go to the storage barn in a day or two and report back as to what brand and model I have.
