LED

BIGGBORE

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AHOY!! I would like to change all power consumming bulbs to leds, is there any drawbacks Please advise!! SEAYA!!.. :p
 

jlinder

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Re: LED

I put some amber LED trailer clearance lights in the boat for lighting. Mounted them on the sides so they were hidden and lit up the deck.<br /><br />Real nice look, and I can leave them on all night and not drain the battery.<br /><br />Drawback - just what crab bait said, cost.
 

18rabbit

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Re: LED

Welcome aboard, Bigbore.<br /><br />Ditto Crab Bait, price is the only drawback, except for the white LED’s if used as a primary light source in a living area such as a cabin. The white has a slight bluish hue that makes for a harsh light that some people find irritating. No problem with white for flashlights, nav lights etc. The red LEDs are excellent to light up the helm for night-light.<br /><br />Ditto Jack L, too. In most applications they look really nice and are very flexible as far as installation, available light color, and durability.
 

nickpokorny

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Re: LED

i put a couple led in the gunnels in my boat for courticy lights and other then the cost there perfect
 

BIGGBORE

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Re: LED

Ahoy !! 10 pigtails of 12mm LEDS & holders 21.47 & that is with shipping!! So stay away from white in cabin gotcha !! Arr this place is so cool THANKS!! SEAYA!! :p
 

Dexloy

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Re: LED

do you have a link to buy them? I am looking at adding some too.
 

jlinder

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The gunnels is where I put the amber trailer clearance lights. Nice indirect glow, and amber is better than white for night vision.<br /><br />Bibbore - second the link to where you bought the LEDs. Also the part number if you have it.
 

BIGGBORE

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Re: LED

Don't forget to ask for complete units (pigtails/resistor) not just the LED"S AND holders SEAYA!! :p
 

gewf631

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Re: LED

I think the referral is the same guy that has an <br /> eBay store <br /><br />Might be easier to start there, at least you'll narrow your search down a little.
 
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