We’ve all seen underwater boat lights over the summertime emitting a variety of colors. Although they often solely seem like an aesthetic decision, they can be valuable in other ways! Learn more about their benefits, how to select an appropriate light, and installation tips below.
Benefits of Underwater Lights
There are a few reasons why attaching underwater lights to your boat could be beneficial. Installing lights create a dispersed glow that can be aesthetically pleasing while enhancing visibility and attracting fish. Underwater lights are available in a variety of colors that can add a beautiful customized glow to your boat. You can be creative and use them for parties, boat parades, and more! Additionally, LED underwater boat lights can help improve nighttime boat safety and boost your visibility. Installing these lights add extra luminescence to indicate your location to other boats and people. Also, an added benefit to underwater lights is they attract fish at night. LED lights, especially green lights, attract plankton to the surface and maximize your night fishing!
Selecting LED Underwater Boat Lights
The safest lights to use for underwater boat expeditions are LED such as our Water Dragon Underwater Lighting. The advantages of choosing LED lights include efficiency, thermal overheat protection, and customization. LED lights typically last much longer than HID options. They also produce less heat which decreases the chances of the product overheating. Moreover, LED also offers added customization because it can change colors. Despite being newer to the market, LED underwater lights are also less expensive. You also want to consider buying a system that offers damage-free and effortless installation. It’s important to note that when selecting your light, blue underwater lights are illegal in some places. We recommend checking local ordinances for your boating area.
Installation Tips
When you install anything to your boat or other vehicles, you will want to refer to the user and installation manual that arrived with your underwater boat light. Most modern lights, such as the Water Dragon, include surface mounts that are easy to install with no large holes to fill. In fact, the Water Dragon can be effortlessly mounted with 2 screws that install with a minimal 5/8″ hole. When installing underwater lights, carefully measure and mark the light’s placement with a pencil and double-check that there is no wiring in the way. Moreover, you also want to ensure that light will be installed at a distance from exhaust outlets. Before drilling, always double-check your marking and its placement. When drilling, use a slow speed and apply firm pressure to the drill. Next, use sandpaper to clean and smooth out the area, and epoxy to seal any edges before installing. You will want to refer to the instructions that came with your light for their recommended method for installation.
Remember that Custer has an assortment of lights to fit all your boating needs and more! Contact us today so we can better assist you.
