LED fishing boat lights (long post)

[Jim]

I have had no problems with LED lights in the cold, hot, rain or what ever. They are on my boat 24/7/365 and always work when I turn them on. They are way better than the old style lights and seem to get cheaper every day.

They were sweet this past winter when striper fishing at the steam plant in the cold of winter. I did not feel unsafe staying after dark to fish.

If I had to do it again, I would probably put the long UV strips like MPD816 did and then use the narrow beam shorter bars for blue lights to light the shore up. I also like the idea of using dimmers. I never thought of that.

I think most everyone will have LED's on their boats in the next few years as they are that much better than any lights I have used in the past.

Jim

Plus they look cool

[Alphahawk]

There is nothing about LED's to give you problems in cold weather. It amazes me how far they have come since my first encounter with them in the military in 1973. All of us who worked with them in the missile systems would have called someone a liar had anyone told us just how much light they would eventually be able to put out....LOL. The thing is each year they make them brighter and brighter by leaps and bounds over the previous years.

Regards

[MPD816]

Does anyone know if any company has put out a set of LED bow lights that are coast guard approved yet? I have heard that the green are usually too bright. Can anyone clarify this? I have heard conflicting stories and would like some for the boat if possible. Thanks.

[Jim]

MPD816,

I saw this thread on BBC recently. I don't know anything about the company or if their claims are true.


http://www.bbcboards.net/boat-traile...on-lights.html

More companies should be doing this soon.

Jim

[MPD816]

Much Thanks Jim. I believe those are the same ones that nightfishion is offering also. Aweful pricey though.

[rbmurray210]

Hey MPD

here is mine...


i do not believe you will have a problem with water patrol using led running lights.... after all you can go buy a "C" cell flaslight from wally world and get by....

they save so much battery juice.... keep in mind the green does attract bugs alot.

[MPD816]

Very nice Rbmurray. I like how you put yours in the rub rail also. How long of strips did you use if I might ask?

[rbmurray210]

they are 12LED strips about 9" long.