posted 03-11-2010 07:12 PM ET (US)        

http://imagesbyjda.com/Web_Photos/BlueRiff CNL.jpg

http://imagesbyjda.com/Web_Photos/BlueRiff CNL2.jpg

2 minutes on and it's like "moths to a flame" in my marina basin lol:

http://imagesbyjda.com/Web_Photos/IMG_1143.jpg

I also have some install pics I can link to if anyone's interested :-)

John

posted 03-12-2010 07:01 AM ET (US)            

I've been considering installing similar lights on my 280 Conquest. I think I'll try mounting my underwaters on my trim tabs while routing the wiring above the water line. (I don't want any more holes in my hull)

Love the fact that it attracts marine life. Can picture sitting onboard at night with a cold one while trying to count and identify all the fish. Plus it will make getting onboard in the dark a bit easier for those who are unsure of "where's the boat?"

Did you install additional LED lights under the gunnels? I have the standard Whaler installation of white incandescents and was thinking of changing them to red LED's so as not to screw up our night vision.

Great Pictures,

posted 03-15-2010 08:18 AM ET (US)            

The lights were purchased from [url=http://www.coastalnightlights.com/]Coastal Night Lights[/url]. This is the second boat which I've used Chris' (company owner) lights, and his products, prices and customer service are second to none. I currently run his LED spreaders, LED under gunwale strip lights, and underwater LED's...The underwater LED's are completely potted in resin and are therefore 100% leakproof. The lights I used in this install were the blue double-long LED's with the wires out the back. You can find all the styles and prices on his website.

I had to position the lights based on transom access space; I was a bit concerned about positioning the outer lights behind the motors and the potential blocking of some light, but it turns out it wasn't an issue.

After locating the install points, I used the supplied hole-drill template to scribe the area, then I removed the bottom paint in this area with 60grit paper (and a ton of elbow grease, man that stuff is glued to the hull!) and drilled the 1/4" center hole for the thu-hull wiring and 3/8" screw holes.

http://imagesbyjda.com/Web_Photos/prep.jpg

After cleaning the area with mineral spirits, I used a syringe to inject 3M 4200 into the holes, then with a putty knife applied an even coat of 4200 across the entire back of the lights and pressed and screwed them into place.

http://imagesbyjda.com/Web_Photos/prep2.jpg

After a 24hr cure (I used quick-cure 4200), the area was touched up w/bottom paint.

Other than measuring 10x's before I drilled (the ol' measure twice/cut once motto on steriods!) to insure I didn't screw up, the install was a piece of cake. The holes are so small and surrounded and filled by so much 4200, that I'm confident a leak will be impossible as long as the area is properly prepped, filled and cured...

Let me know if you have any other questions!

posted 03-16-2010 04:03 PM ET (US)            

They look great. I installed Ocean LED A-12's on my 295 Conquest about a year ago. Initially I installed A-6's and they were defective. After a long delay, Ocean LED stepped up to the plate and repalced them with A-12's for the aggravation and inconvenience. They work great and I have been very happy with them. I did the same thing with blue LED light strips under gunnels as well. It creates a neat atmosphere for hanging around on the boat at night having drinks.

They also look cool when running at night and they add an extra dimension of safety because boats approaching you from behind wont miss you, thaty's for sure.