LED Lighting

Big Jay · 03-24-2009, 01:59 PM

I am looking to make some upgrades to the Albemarle this year. One of them is some LED accent lighting in the cockpit, under the hardtop at the helm, and maybe tower. Looking for red LEDS in the cockpit and helm for nighttime running and blue for the tower.

Has anyone done this?

Gettinwet · 03-24-2009, 02:05 PM

jay i just ordered a few lights from... www.coastalnightlights.com

they are pretty cool i can't wait to get them installed and up and running.. i ordered 4 of the blue led strips and 2 of the red.. and 2 of the double long underwater blue leds....

clt_capt · 03-24-2009, 02:10 PM

You can also check out Birdsall Marine - They offer some nice looking LED Strip lights - www.birdsallmarine.com

Big Jay · 03-24-2009, 02:12 PM

How are they installing the underwater lights? Just a drill through the hull and seal with silicone?

Gettinwet · 03-24-2009, 02:31 PM

i'm using 5200 lol i little better then silicone....and i am using different screws as well for the underwater lights....

Big Jay · 03-24-2009, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Gettinwet

i'm using 5200 lol i little better then silicone....and i am using different screws as well for the underwater lights....

I would never think of selt-tapping them. I'll thru-bolt them with SS hardware and nylon lockers on the back.

Unless of course i am wrong, then by ALL MEANS correct me. That's the last thing i need is my rig ending up a fish habitat because of lights.

Is that 3m 5200 sealant?

JD5652 · 03-24-2009, 02:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Big Jay

I am looking to make some upgrades to the Albemarle this year. One of them is some LED accent lighting in the cockpit, under the hardtop at the helm, and maybe tower. Looking for red LEDS in the cockpit and helm for nighttime running and blue for the tower.

Has anyone done this?

I've installed these on my flybridge and will be installing more in the cockpit (overhang and under the coaming pads) this spring. IMO...DRSA has one of the best selections and quality products on the market. You can have seven different colors by using the LED driver..... check it out.....

http://www.drsa.com/high%20power%20led%20lights.html

Big Jay · 03-24-2009, 02:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JD5652

I've installed these on my flybridge and will be installing more in the cockpit (overhang and under the coaming pads) this spring. IMO...DRSA has one of the best selections and quality products on the market. You can have seven different colors by using the LED driver..... check it out.....

http://www.drsa.com/high%20power%20led%20lights.html

Thats a SWEET product selection. I think i may use them. Thanks for that man.

snowranger · 03-24-2009, 03:21 PM

I installed 2 of the coastal underwater lights on my boat. All you need is a 1/4 inch hole for the wire. I didn't screw them to the hull and just used 3M 4200. When I went to replace one this year, I had to absolutely destroy it using a putty knife and hammer. I can only imagine if I used 5200. Nice product for the money and good customer service. Also, the second generation lights are nuch improved from the first generation solid unit instead of sealed with air inside (my first set leaked).

tunanut · 03-24-2009, 05:06 PM

Just installed my 2 double square greens. Easy install if you don't mind using a drill on your hull. Got the blue leds for the cockpit, yet to install, but the underwater lights are bright.

Can't wait till this weekend to see how they look in the water.

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03-24-2009, 02:05 PM	#2
Gettinwet Sit down Shut up And fish Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: south jersey Posts: 484 Credits: 2,189.4 Boat: 24ft wellcraft airslot Home Port: townsend inlet Best Catch: 105lb black lab"bailey" Occupation: electrican	jay i just ordered a few lights from... www.coastalnightlights.com they are pretty cool i can't wait to get them installed and up and running.. i ordered 4 of the blue led strips and 2 of the red.. and 2 of the double long underwater blue leds....

03-24-2009, 02:10 PM	#3
clt_capt If Ignorance is bliss, Why aren't more people happy? Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Raleigh, MHC Posts: 5,946 Credits: 8,636.1 Boat: Luhrs 36 Home Port: MHC Occupation: Supporting my Tackle habit	You can also check out Birdsall Marine - They offer some nice looking LED Strip lights - www.birdsallmarine.com

03-24-2009, 02:12 PM	#4
Big Jay I think Admin is going to let me have this space Join Date: May 2005 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 1,581 Credits: 3,497.6 Boat: 30' Albemarle Best Catch: this weird rash Occupation: Financial Rep	How are they installing the underwater lights? Just a drill through the hull and seal with silicone?

03-24-2009, 02:31 PM	#5
Gettinwet Sit down Shut up And fish Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: south jersey Posts: 484 Credits: 2,189.4 Boat: 24ft wellcraft airslot Home Port: townsend inlet Best Catch: 105lb black lab"bailey" Occupation: electrican	i'm using 5200 lol i little better then silicone....and i am using different screws as well for the underwater lights....

03-24-2009, 03:21 PM	#9
snowranger Sit down Shut up And fish Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Federal Hill Posts: 460 Credits: 2,090.8 Boat: BLACKJACK Home Port: Ocean City, MD Occupation: Counselor	I installed 2 of the coastal underwater lights on my boat. All you need is a 1/4 inch hole for the wire. I didn't screw them to the hull and just used 3M 4200. When I went to replace one this year, I had to absolutely destroy it using a putty knife and hammer. I can only imagine if I used 5200. Nice product for the money and good customer service. Also, the second generation lights are nuch improved from the first generation solid unit instead of sealed with air inside (my first set leaked).

03-24-2009, 05:06 PM	#10
tunanut Weaky wacker Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Charlotte Posts: 26 Credits: 1,471.1 Boat: 21 Regulator Occupation: liltuna's dad	Just installed my 2 double square greens. Easy install if you don't mind using a drill on your hull. Got the blue leds for the cockpit, yet to install, but the underwater lights are bright. Can't wait till this weekend to see how they look in the water.