Would this work?

[zach103]

sitting in the hot tub tonight i was wondering if a light from a hot tub would work as an underwater light for a boat.. obviously it would need some modifications . but would it work or too much pressure from the water??

 

[achris]

Re: Would this work?

How far underwater are you intending to take the light?... Pressure increases at about 1 atmosphere (14.7psi) per 33 feet of water...

Chris........

 

[ebry710]

Re: Would this work?

How far underwater are you intending to take the light?... Pressure increases at about 1 atmosphere (14.7psi) per 33 feet of water... Chris........

Good point. Anyway, a hot tub light is probably not low voltage, just sealed. There are 12 volts light you can get that are design for what you want. What were you planning?

 

[zach103]

Re: Would this work?

wasn't planning anything just an idea that came to mind. my boat only sits 2ft in the water. if that. i just think it looks cool with one of the lights. so i thouhgt i could try it . just not sure how i could get it in there considering my floor is completly glassed down.

 

[zach103]

Re: Would this work?

how would it look if its half above have under? i have two holes on either side of my ob. two at the bottom of this gray part.

they are usually around the water line . could it work ther. then i wouldnt be drilling any holes that could jepordize the inside of the boat

 

[zach103]

Re: Would this work?

how bout one of these.. mounted under next to the motor trim.. would it mess up the way the boat moves in the water???

http://yhst-85130524586239.stores.yahoo.net/7770208460.html

 

[achris]

Re: Would this work?

I like those!!!

As long as you mounted them so nothing protruded below the bottom of the hull, they shouldn't cause any problems....

Just be aware that a 50W lamp is going to pull some serious current.. about 4 1/2 amps... Don't leave it on overnight!!!

Chris.....

 

[mthieme]

Re: Would this work?

Check this out...
http://www.wakemagic.com/
You'll be the coolest boat on the lake.

Google underwater marine lights and you'll get 1/4 million hits.
Better than leaving a hole in your hot tub.

 

[zach103]

Re: Would this work?

google is where i found these lol. google shopping that is.. i dont want to spend a lot thats why i came to these.. i trailer the boat. so when im out at night i would see that its on . . so you guys think that would work on the back. but as long as its not protruding on the bottom. it will be right next to the trim for my ob

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: Would this work?

http://www.nauticexpo.com/boat-manufacturer/underwater-light-19534.html

 

[zach103]

Re: Would this work?

im trying to find a cheap solution to those td

 

[zach103]

Re: Would this work?

so should i take the plunge and be the first to try this out????