My inexpensive underwater lights !!!

[Summer Fun]

I boat in fresh water only. So I install these lights with blue bulbs ..They were only $21.99ea.
I can't post a link to them because I might be breaking the rules on here ??

FIBER-COMPOSITE UNDERWATER LIGHT (12volt)
Light set includes:
? Fiber-composite watertight fixture
? 50 watt (clear) MR-16 Halogen bulb
? 15' feet of powercord

 

[ezmobee]

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Feel free to post the link.

 

[Summer Fun]

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Aren't you afraid they will be beat to death mounted on the trim tabs?

No because I never have to use the tabs to get on plane.
That bottom screw goes threw the tabs also.
Heres the link. http://www.thefountainguys.com/lit_solar.php

Thanks ezmobee,

 

[ezmobee]

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I think that's a really awesome idea Summer Fun. I bet people could adapt these to be mounted on pretty much anything they had on the stern that would be underwater when stationary. Like a swim platform support bracket or something like that. Can't wait for some pics of your idea in action!

 

[Summer Fun]

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Trust me those light aren't going any wheres.
ezmobee, If it ever warms up here, I'll take a pic when I splash on April 15 ??
Its only 37* here now.

 

[mphy98]

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Looks good to me

 

[security6]

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The housings look good and it is a great idea. I'm more interested to know how halogen bulbs hold up to vibration and bumps. Anyone know?

 

[Summer Fun]

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Not very well I am afraid.

I had them on my other boat [Sold ] and NEVER blew a bulb !!! .
Its pretty hard to hit waves or bumps on the NYS canal system, Where I mainly do my boating.

 

[smokeonthewater]

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the halogen lights on the front of my jeep handle bumps very well........... better than my u joints on this day

 

[Aviator5]

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the halogen lights on the front of my jeep handle bumps very well........... better than my u joints on this day
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So does halogen bulb in my remote search light at the end of my bow pulpit.

 

[Summer Fun]

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If this doesn't get the Mrs / GF / Mistress in the MOOD nothing will !!!!!.
PS This is not my boat.

 

[greenwell001]

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i run mostly on the ohio river...that water looks pretty clear there....but how would good would these look in murky water....would love these on my boat

 

[RepoMan207]

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I'll be interested to see how they hold up. What is the base made out of? How is the cord sealed in the housing exactly?

 

[Summer Fun]

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What is the base made out of?

RepoMan, Reread the whole thread and you'll have your answer.

How is the cord sealed in the housing exactly?

I don't know how to explain it Sorry ?? They haven't leaked from there on my last boat in 2yrs.

but how would good would these look in murky water

I don't know I'm in fresh water.

 

[cr2k]

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I doubt they get that much vibration. The trim tabs are on the back of the hull and as such should be riding in water smoothed out by the boat. If there is much vibration there the hull is not in the water much.

 

[a70eliminator]

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I've been thinking about doing something like on my MFG's hull used primarily for fishing, It would be neat to net land a big fish without having to get the spotlight out, I know they have those floating lights but thats just another loose item to have to carry, would like a permenent mount underwater light to just light up around the boat for fishing.