has anyone used these for courtesy lighting?

[tashasdaddy]

iboats store, think of using them on toon.
http://www.iboats.com/Waterproof_LE...24926693--**********.302098371--view_id.56664

 

[John_S]

Re: has anyone used these for courtesy lighting?

They look the same as what I used. I have two of them on the boat. Easy to install and no worrys of filament breaks.

 

[Navy Jr.]

Re: has anyone used these for courtesy lighting?

If you're wondering about light output, I think they would be okay. Our boat came new with round yellow LEDs (bow, stern, live wells and rod locker). They don't put out the broadest light, but they are certainly better than nothing. Of course, the darker it is, the better the lights appear to work. But I'm not sure I'd expect to see a big improvement in visibility if in dim natural ambient lighting conditions. If my Dad were still here he'd say, "Like a Model T Ford, you need a match to see if the headlights are on!"

One nice thing about them is they draw little juice from the battery.

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: has anyone used these for courtesy lighting?

just trip an fall protection. maybe hold the hook down there to put a worm on.

 

[Splat]

Re: has anyone used these for courtesy lighting?

Tashasdaddy,

Yea I use those same ones. They work very well. Pretty bright too. I can grab some pics tonight to give you an idea on brightness if you want.

On my 16ft Grumman I have 3 of them.

One by my fire extinguisher, one in the opposite corner in the front, and one 12led model mounted behind the rear bench shining on the battery, motor, tach, and fuel tank.

My only complaint on them, well it's more of an advisement not a complaint. They can cause some glare. Where I have my mounted is under the doors for my storage compartments.

when the door is closed they, the door covers the top of these lights so I get a indirect light. Very nice. If the door is open you can see the top of the lights and can cause some glare. But also helps see inside the compartments. Keep in mind I'm using white LED's.

I'll grab some pics tonight.

BIll

 

[John_S]

Re: has anyone used these for courtesy lighting?

The white are plenty bright for my needs (fishing) and when I add two to the other side might go with red, such that it does not effect my night vision.

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: has anyone used these for courtesy lighting?

thanks, i have always preferred blue as courtsey lights, gives enough like with out killing night vision. think a will order a few.

 

[mthieme]

Re: has anyone used these for courtesy lighting?

Tashasdaddy,

Yea I use those same ones. They work very well. Pretty bright too. I can grab some pics tonight to give you an idea on brightness if you want.
I'll grab some pics tonight.

BIll

Thanks Bill.
I'd be interested in seeing these pics.
I've contemplated some additional courtesy lighting on my 'Ray.
I just haven't found anything I liked.
This could be the ticket.

 

[Woodnaut]

Re: has anyone used these for courtesy lighting?

I used three of these flush mounted stern lights around the inside of my boat. They use more power than the LEDs, but I've blasted them with pressure washers and haven't had any problems for the past 8 years. Lots of light, and no maintenance so far.


http://www.iboats.com/Flush_Mount_Transom_Light/dm/*******.863091492--list_time.1225130176--**********.379425134--view_id.38683

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: has anyone used these for courtesy lighting?

yes i looked at those, but i have to conserve power on the pontoon.

 

[Splat]

Re: has anyone used these for courtesy lighting?

ok gang. Sorry took a few days. I've been stupid busy with work.

PLease excuse the mess, I took her out today and when I got back it was raining and wind was blowing so I didn't have time to cover her up, hence the leaves and water.

The two light uo front are the 6led versions. The one across the back is a 12 Led version. I tried to pick exposure times that would give acurate light levels. They are pretty close. Remember everything inside the boat is dark, and wet right now.

Sorry for the blurryness, it was cold ad raining.
Bill

 

[Splat]

Re: has anyone used these for courtesy lighting?

Forgot to add with these three going I'm drawing less than half an amp (.412 to be exact.) not too shabby for 3 lights going.

Bill

 

[ne7800]

Re: has anyone used these for courtesy lighting?

those look very nice maybe i should add smoe to my boat

 

[Beefer]

Re: has anyone used these for courtesy lighting?

Well, I added them over the weekend, and finally got to see them at night. I put in 6 blue, 2 in the bow seating area, 2 for the consoles, and 2 for the rear seating. They look totally cool! Only one pic came out good, but here it is:

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: has anyone used these for courtesy lighting?

i ended up buying 6 of these, hope to get installed this weekend.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=190229376992

 

[Beefer]

Re: has anyone used these for courtesy lighting?

Are you getting only the blue? For that price, I'd get a couple sets of different colors. Let's see a pic when you've got them installed.

 

[jlinder]

Re: has anyone used these for courtesy lighting?

I just went and got some amber rectangular led truck clearance lights. Cheap, worked out very well.

The amber is nice for nightime.

 

[NelsonQ]

Re: has anyone used these for courtesy lighting?

Beefer, I love the look of those blue lights. I've got courtesy lights installed but thought of adding a few more or possibly swapping them for those. My boat is all blue accent, those would look really sharp.

Can't wait for spring to get back in the boat

 

[Beefer]

Re: has anyone used these for courtesy lighting?

Beefer, I love the look of those blue lights. I've got courtesy lights installed but thought of adding a few more or possibly swapping them for those. My boat is all blue accent, those would look really sharp.

Can't wait for spring to get back in the boat

Thanks! I was totally stoked when I turned them on for the first time in the dark. They really look great, and were easy to install. Note to self: Switches can be non-functional right out of the box, so my wiring isn't always the problem. :redface:

Oh, and you should move to Florida, it's always boating season!

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: has anyone used these for courtesy lighting?

well, i got mine installed, very pleased. but, i could not disable the flash or either digital camera, to get pics, when i figure this out. i will post pics.

Beefer, don't tell them that. we need to keep that a secret.