Deck Lights/Courtesy Lights

[ShawnQ]

I've got a 19' Blue Wave Center Console boat.<br /><br />I often fish at night, and I find myself using the rear white pole light as my only light source on my boat. <br /><br />I was considering installing some type of flush mount lights onto my center console while I have my wiring torn down for a re-wire.<br /><br />I have seen a few circular LED's made for compartments and livewells. Would these little LED lights emit enough light to allow someone to bait a hook?<br /><br />I know they would draw less power and last longer...which is an added bonus.<br /><br />Also, do they come pre-wired with a resistor to allow them to accept 12V current or do you have to wire one in? I've wired LED's into circuits before and always had to add a resistor. It appears that these come ready to tap into a 12V source.<br /><br />Thanks in advance.<br />Shawn

 

[jlinder]

Re: Deck Lights/Courtesy Lights

They come all set for 12 volts and draw very little current. I bought orange trailer clearance lights and mounted them in hidden spots on the sides of my boat so they shine on the deck.<br /><br />End result is a really nice look, doesn't hurt your night vision as much as white lights, low enough of a power draw that you can keep them on all night, and they are fairly cheap.

 

[Salmonseeker]

Re: Deck Lights/Courtesy Lights

Hey, you should check these out. They are not exactly cheap though. I might try another method.<br /> http://www.basspro.com/servlet/cata...arClassCode=3&hvarSubCode=6&hvarTarget=browse

 

[Major Woods]

Re: Deck Lights/Courtesy Lights

I have 4 of these that I installed on my boat for night fishing.<br />They work great, and come also in red if you do not want to destroy your night vision.<br /><br /> http://www.boatersworld.com/webapp/...&catalogId=10051&langId=-1&productId=13193466

 

[swist]

Re: Deck Lights/Courtesy Lights

There is quite a brightness difference between red and white LEDs (getting white LEDs to work without being too blue is technologically difficult). You may find that red ones actually light the area better, not to mention the night-vision benefits.