Underwater LEDs..how far under do you mount them?
04-25-2012 | 10:18 AM
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Here's some pics of mine mounted to the back of the drives. I haven't been in the water yet but being able to"point" them by turning or trimming my drives intrigued me. they'll probably be considered too high while running but consistent with another thread here I believe running with them on especially if they shine back will probably get you a stop at night. On the other hand they should light the roost pretty well. Won't be long before I know for sure.
https://picasaweb.google.com/1159749...7ActiveThunder
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04-25-2012 | 10:20 AM
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Here's some pics of mine mounted to the back of the drives. I haven't been in the water yet but being able to"point" them by turning or trimming my drives intrigued me. they'll probably be considered too high while running but consistent with another thread here I believe running with them on especially if they shine back will probably get you a stop at night. On the other hand they should light the roost pretty well. Won't be long before I know for sure.
https://picasaweb.google.com/1159749...7ActiveThunder
https://picasaweb.google.com/1159749...7ActiveThunder
04-25-2012 | 10:51 AM
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Maybe they rely on sealing them against the hull to waterproof the wires entering the back side.
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04-25-2012 | 08:10 PM
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They're blue OceanLed A12's. I machined an alum billet the same shape as the back of the light 1/2 inch thick. Then at right angle to that I used 1/4 inch alum plate stock (stainless screws fastening the two) that had holes that line up with the Marine Machine steering mounts. That link I posted shows them both on and off the boat. Powdered coated boath pieces before assy. I do powder coating so that was a natural
04-30-2012 | 09:01 AM
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well tested them this weekend. and they worked, and best part is they DO NOT leak! I did not get good pictures as the water where we where at is even worse then normal, and there as no was to get off the boat and take apic away for it.
this 4 warm white, OceanLED A3's mounted 10inches under the water line in some of the nastest brown water you will find.
Looking strait down
Looking over the edge
this 4 warm white, OceanLED A3's mounted 10inches under the water line in some of the nastest brown water you will find.
Looking strait down
Looking over the edge
