Underwater LED's on a Fountain....
 

So last year I bought some red led drain plug lights, and like everyone said AFTER I ordered them they are pathetic. So I finally bit the bullet and bought two VisionX Subaqua LED underwater lights. So now the question is, where do I mount them? Since our swim platforms on Fountains basically touch the water, how high or low should I go?

Any thoughts? Suggestions? Pictures? Anything and everything will help. I don't get them for a few days so I have a bit of time to research before I drill........

I have the exact same question...

But I was looking at something like these on eBay that go on the tabs.. : http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/190674286863?lpid=82

That's what I was going to do mount mine on my tabs. I thought the one in the drain plug and one on each tab should be pretty bright I would think.

I've never seen the tab ones. May add those later. Still just trying to find where to mount thru transom.

There are several tab styles on eBay... I am trying to convince a friend to buy them first incase they are junk before a I buy.. Hahaha. There are some you can change them 3 different colors. That would be cool!

I will send you pictures tomorrow I have 2 shadowcasters on mine

Thanks man. What color did you go with?

Red to match the boat

I've heard red can do funky things in the water. True?

Red doesn't project as far but I don't have any blue or green in my boat so I think it would look funny.

shadow casters seem to be the best red lights out there they look great

Any pics on location of lights on transom? I should get my lights tomorrow........ I also ordered red LED's for the cockpit. That's either going to look really good or terrible. We'll see.....

I would check with Pier 57. Seems likely that they've installed some and can give you some info.

I have found that the blue light looks by far the best. I purchased a set of lights that have 8 colors but almost always leave them on blue while I am riding around. When I am parked I put it on different colors.

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I put a Hurley drain plug light on our 2007 42' Fountain, and am very disappointed, can hardly see ANY blue light at night on Lake Michigan, I mean "is that thing even on or off" and have to stick head over side and TRY to see any blue light.

It's advertised as a 1200 lumen 10 watt LED.
The drain plugs are forward on the stepped part of the transom, and below swim platform; with 2 x SSM6 outdrives on staggered engines there is both distance, and 2 lower units blocking some of the light...still, disappointing.
Maybe I can save some people money on drain plug lights at least on Lake Michigan water :) live and learn.