I'm thinking about installing underwater LED lights on our new Sense 50. Anyone have experience with these LED lights? OceanLED and Lumisource look nice but pricey.
LED Lights on Beneteau Sailboat
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I have used Sail rite company for my led interior and exterior. Great products that are made for exchanging with stock lights. Great service and prices. I love the option to switch from white to red with just turning the light on then off then back on. This is great for underway or just to add omveyonce that doesn't attract flying critters.
Thanks...Yes underwater LED lights. Like OceanLED or Lumishore. My eyes were opened up when I looked at the pricing on these. $1500-$2000 per light. I know they are for the "that's just cool" market.
I'm looking for other sailboat owners that have installed them. Seems like they have to be located a little further forward under the boat to get to the 4-6" underwater line... at least for the Beneteau wide transom shallow/flat aft hull area.
For a Beneteau Sense 50, the beam across the aft is around 13-14'. I'm thinking 2-3 high powered LED lights. Obviously I'd like to go with two if that would give the smooth solid color glow underwater.
Look forward to hear from others with underwater LED light experience or knowledge.
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This is the light which was factory installed on my C-385. http://www.westmarine.com/buy/dr-led--neptune-thru-hull-underwater-led-lights--P010317824 It is mounted a few inches forward of the rudder post. Looks great (get the green) ....but I am concerned about bulb life. Not sure why.....maybe its something I read. WM price is about $700.
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The guy across the fairway from us has OceanLED Pro Series HD lights under the transom of his New Jeanneau 379. He had the factory do the work, and they installed it with the controller that can change the lights and colors to the beat of the music. It cost him tons and I think it looks ridiculous, but he LOVES it. I do think a single for night swimming off the transom is a swell idea.
Not sure it's on the standard price list, but Beneteau/Jeanneau can now do this at the Marion factory because they also build powerboats there. A boatyard or DYIer could pull it of during a haul, but it's holes in the hull, so pick your installer wisely.
Not sure it's on the standard price list, but Beneteau/Jeanneau can now do this at the Marion factory because they also build powerboats there. A boatyard or DYIer could pull it of during a haul, but it's holes in the hull, so pick your installer wisely.
Thanks Jackdaw...
Do you know how many lights he used? Those Ocean LED Pro are pretty strong. I'm assuming he has just two. With the color sprectrum and controller, that's about $7500-10,000. Ridculous. But cool...
I'll reach out. I don't have his email, but I know someone who does. I'll ask. He's a very enthusiastic new sailor, so if you want to chat with him he'll talk your ear off about it.
I have had good luck with Aqualuma 12 UltraBlue 12V LED underwater lights. I've used two on my Lagoon 450 and will use one on a Beneteau 49.
I have no affiliation with them.
I have no affiliation with them.
I successfully installed two Lumishore TIX801 underwater LED lights on my new Sense 50. I attached some photos of the lights installation and night view. The DMX controller works great. It really begs for more than 2 lights to cycle between.
