Many boaters find exploring underwater an adventure into a whole new world. Whether you are on a night dive or set to explore murky waters, choose the best lighting for safety. For a night dive, consider the number of lumens and the angle of a dive light. In an article by www.scubadiving.com,any light with an average beam angle between 12 degrees to 75 degrees and a lumen output of 200 or greater should work fine for any recreational diving. The beam should be far wider than most torches can produce to prevent a bright spot from appearing. A 90-degree beam should be sufficient for most wide-angle video cameras.   For many safety reasons, having lights underwater on a boat is a must. The lights cast a glow with a lantern-type beam to make your location more visible. Many captains mount lights under the swim step to improve safety when stepping on or off a boat.   Nighttime fishing has become extremely popular. An easy and effective way to attract fish at night is with appropriate lighting. The fish are not attracted to the light itself — they are attracted to the zooplankton that gathers around it.   Color matters when it comes to underwater lighting. The most effective colors are Green light and White light to attract fish to boats, docks, and piers. These colors are brighter and will attract fish from a greater distance. Blue light is less bright and is typically used more for ambient lighting.    In a future article, we will cover deck lights. For safety regarding boating at night, an on-deck spotlight is an essential piece of equipment. Many skippers have been saved from an impending disaster because their searchlight beam lit up an unlit dock, break-wall, or buoy. The spotlight also helps you spot a person or object that has fallen into the water. It can aid in safety when needed to signal other boats.   When shopping for a spotlight, decide if you want one permanently installed or a handheld that can charge from a cigarette lighter receptacle. You can also purchase a battery-operated handheld light.   Golight Stryker Searchlight 12V w/Wired Dash Control w/20' Wire Harness – White One of the preferred searchlights among skippers is the Golight Stryker Searchlight. It comes with a 20' wire harness and has a wireless dash-mount remote option. For broad sweeps with the beam, the searchlight has a 370x Rotation x 135-degree Tilt, with 200,000 Candela Beam Intensity. It is both UV Ray and Saltwater Resistant.   ACR RCL-300 Remote Controlled Searchlight - 12V/24V The top-of-the-line ACR RCL-300 Remote Controlled Searchlight – 12V/24V has feature upon feature with its versatility and ease with touch control. It includes fingertip remote control Point Pad™; up to three remote Point Pad™ units may be installed on the system; surface/flush mount options included. The exclusive XRCiZ™ feature rotates and moves the light assembly every 30 days from activation to keep all bearing surfaces free of corrosion and all electrical contacts functional.   Underwater Lighting Among the more popular LED hull-mounted lights is the OceanLED 2010XFM Pro Series HD Gen2 LED Underwater Lighting - Midnight Blue. XFM models, or Xchangeable Flush Mounts, are exchangeable without hauling should service be needed. The light can be retrofitted into most existing underwater lighting hole cut-outs, yielding immediate benefits of no startup power surge, low heat, minimal maintenance, and improved light output. It offers 7,000-fixture lumen brightness with the 2010XFM HD Gen2 model.   For additional information and pricing on the lighting listed here, go to https://www.clrmarine.com/462m4/lighting.html.     Fair Winds, Smooth Sailing. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ To obtain more information about the products and services mentioned in this article, please contact CLR Marine https://www.clrmarine.com/.     Award-winning author Cheryl Kuba has been at the helm for more than 30 years sailing the Great Lakes, with side trips to the British Virgin Islands and St. Maarten. She has served as past- Commodore of Great Lakes Fleet 21 -Chicago region. 3happycampers.com ©Copyright Cheryl Kuba, 3happycampers.com  

  Apelo Underwater Lighting Brilliance By Hella Marine Lets You Do It All Select between incredibly intense white or vibrant blue for amazing illumination experiences. Take complete control and choose any color you wish with Apelo RGB.     Apelo Redefines Entertaining Lighting Optical Intelligence delivers more visible light spread across the transom. Apelo competes with rivals offering higher lumen ratings, while using less energy to achieve equal brightness.     Turn Up The Party, Select The Mood, Switch On The Fish Magnets. Apelo Underwater Lighting Brilliance Lets You Do It All. Apelo shines with more lux in wide horizontal and narrow vertical illumination where it counts. For the lumens, Apelo has superior brightness using less energy. Thermal polymer is employed, an inert housing material 100% resistant to corrosion and suitable for any hull material. The optical nylon lens is incredibly tough and will not embrittle or discolor in harsh UV.   *Keep in mind, while some other manufacturers are no longer making lights for recreation marine, Hella Marine has a direct replacement for almost every product.     Specials    Closeouts    Remanufactured    Rebates

  Hydro Glow Fishing Lights manufactures high quality, energy efficient, waterproof lights for both above the water and underwater applications.  Hydro Glow Fishing Lights utilize high output LEDs for great fish attracting capability.   S1 Ultra Thin Solar Deck Light Proven Hurricane Tough Body Material: High Impact Polycarbonate Power Supply: USA made High Efficient Solar Panel Battery: Lithium Ion 3.7v/340mah LEDs: 6 USA made LEDs Colors: White, Green, Blue & Red Visual Distance: 500M Working Temperature: -20C (-4F) Life Expectancy: 5 Years Waterproof: IP68 Totally Submersible Size: 4.5" x 3.5" x .4"   SF100G/SF100B - Green & Blue SeaFloor Underwater Lights  The SeaFloor Series of underwater lights are our  "anchored to the bottom" style lights.  This means the light fixture floats so a weight is required to hold the light in the desired location and depth.  The SF100G comes with a 50 foot cord, a 120v to 24v power supply to provide safe current to the light and an array of high output, green LEDs for maximum output and energy efficiency.  The SF100G underwater light is designed to be deployed so the light fixture is floating about 3 feet below the surface.  Because there are no special transformers, ballasts and other parts, there is no need for an electrician.  Simply attach a small weight (about 2 pounds) on the cord, drop it in the water and plug it up.    Installation takes about 5 minutes.  As with all our dock lights, we recommend turning off any other white lights on the dock.  You will be amazed at the amount of fish you will see with the SF100G. Safe low voltage current, very bright and energy efficient best describes theh SF100G, a truely green product.      HG3216G - 4' Long 12VDC Green LED Fishing Light  The HG3216G underwater fishing light is made of deep water fishing.  It is 48 inches long and designed to be deployed right off the side of the boat.  When it submerges to the desired depth simply tie or clamp the cord to a rail or cleat.  The HG3216G features 648, high-output, green LEDs, 20' cord, two amp draw, 4,000 lumen and is virtually unbreakable.  The HG3216G underwater fishing light is perfect for deep ocean and deep lake fishing.  It is commonly used for catching swordfish, tuna, squid, snapper, grouper and many species of bait.  It is also a favorite for deep water freshwater fishing for striped bass, walleye, crappie and lake trout.   HG45 Premium Deep Water Fishing Light  HG45 is very compact, only 5" high and 3" in diamenter.  It is easily stowed in a glove compartment.  The design is for illumination on 4 sides horizontal as well as vertical.  The HG45 is perfect for those overnight offshore trips as well as deep water inshore fishing.  It comes with a 20' cord and alligator clips.  If deepwater fishing is your thing then the HG45.       Specials    Closeouts   Remanufactured    Rebates  

    Lumishore's SMX90-CS, adds a multi-color surface mount underwater light to Lumishore's extensive true color change product line. HICOB (High Intensity Chip On Board) light engine combines high power LEDs, advacnced thermal management and intelligent driver electronics into a low profile, corrosion proof, advanced polymer body. Additional individual lights can be added to the system, up to four controlled by one switch.     Some Exciting SMX90-CS Features Include: -Four Preset Colors: Blue, White, Green and Cyan, all from a single light fixture -Two strobe speeds (any color) -Light output equivalent to a 75W underwater light -Simple installation with no external driver -Wide 90 degree beam provides "Swimming Pool" effect, reducing the number of lights required per installation -Supplied with light(s) and a rocker switch  

  D-SS Driving, Spot & Flood LED Lights   One of Rigid's most versatile, compact lighting solutions just got better with the D-SS, Dually Side Shooter LED cube. Perfect for any application that requires a wide spread beam, including A-Pillars, Fog Lights, and motorcycle applications.   The D-SS cube incorporates the same powerful optics and legendary LED technology as Rigid's popular D-Series lights but with the added benefit of additional LEDs aimed to the side for a much broader beam. The D-SS fixtures boast up to 120-degrees of horizontal lighting coverage when used in pairs or when used in the single light applications. The main forward-facing LEDs are available with Rigid's advanced Flood, Spot, or Driving optics, so there's a D-SS lighting solution for nearly any application.   The D-SS LED lights are available in pairs with three side-shooting LEDs on one side of each fixture, or in single applications with a pair of side-shooting LEDs on both sides of the fixture. Only Rigid provides a broad, powerful lighting solution in such a compact package.       Ignite Surface Mount Diffused, Flood & Spot LED Lights   The Rigid Ignite™ is the smallest, most versatile light in Rigid Industries' product line! Measuring approximately 1.4” x 1.4” x 2”, this flexible light packs 1000 raw lumens using Spot, Flood or Diffused beam patterns; perfect for any application where short range light output is needed.   The Ignite also utilizes a Go-Pro® style mounting bracket which mates with an array of off the shelf Go-Pro mounts. Due to the wide range of mounting options, the Ignite's applications are almost limitless. The compact and lightweight housing makes the Ignite a great choice for auxiliary lighting on cars and trucks, motorcycles, UTVs, and even marine applications. Low current draw (less than 1 amp) and voltage requirements (6-28 volts) makes the Ignite adaptable to any application.   *Single light kits include one Ignite, mounting brackets, and related hardware. GoPro Mount Not Included.     Specials   Closeouts    Remanufactured    Rebates  

Mantis Underwater Dock Lighting System - RGBW Full-Color The technology, reliability, value, and performance of the world’s best selling underwater light in an easy-to-install all-inclusive dock lighting package. The Mantis dock lighting system includes everything needed to transform your dock or seawall into a dazzling nighttime seascape. And with Mantis’ innovative Zip-Mount™ universal mounting system, underwater installation is a snap – even on barnacle-encrusted pilings! Mantis Dock Lights are constructed with marine grade bronze housings and heat tempered glass to withstand the hashes of coastal environments. Each light is equipped with 25' of submersible heavy duty cable and therefore requires no complex conduit installation. The Manits Dock Lighting System incorporates an innovative Zip-Mount™ universal mounting system which allows for the lights to be installed in a snap, even on barnacle-encrusted pilings. No specialized tools or certification is required to install the Mantis Dock Lighting System. Features: Complete kit includes everything needed for easy installation on most pilings or seawalls Leverages the technology and experience of the world’s best-selling underwater lights Plugs into any standard switched outlet Mount 6 inches below typical low tide mark  (can operate above water without damage) Innovative Zip Mount™ universal mounting system Add-on light option available (4 lights per power converter) 2000 lumens output per light, 6000 lumens output per kit Mantis Dock Lighting System is currently only available in Full-Color RGBW Spectrum output Everything you need to install Mantis is included within the kit for simple plug and play installation. A basic 3 light kit can be installed straight from the box in as little as 90 minutes. And if that is not easy enough, Mantis will plug in to any standard switched outlet. What is included in the kit?  3 Full-Color RGBW Dock Lights with integrated 25’ cable  Innovative Zip-Mount™ universal light mounting system  AC to DC Power Converter in weatherproof enclosure  All Required Mounting Hardware  UL Listed* – 3 year warranty WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals which are known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to P65Warnings.ca.gov.

SC3 Series Underwater Light - Bimini Blue The SC3 underwater light provides your vessel with 24 watts of intense LED lighting. The SC3s are designed with a sub-compact 3” diameter hard anodized aluminum housing for under the waterline surface mounting. Single color or color-changing versions are available with variable brightness and a wide array of control options. Features: Proprietary clear gel-filled design, injected through the entire unit - eliminates condensation and/or water intrusion under stress Tough, scratch-resistant, tempered glass lens with hard-anodized aluminum housing - impervious to acetone, solvents, and demanding marine environments Transient surge and reverse polarity protection — dramatically prolong unit life Thermal throttling technology - enables safe operation even out of water From simple on-off to full-featured lighting effects, the unit is enabled for a host of control interfaces Specifications: Up to 3,000 lumens 120-degree beam angle 24-watt power draw 2 amps operating current draw @ 12V 10-30 volts input 3.6” (91.44mm) outside diameter IP68 fully submersible waterproof design Includes: Lighting unit 3’ (1M) submersible grade cable 3 mounting screws 3 year standard warranty

SC3 Series Underwater Light - Great White The SC3 underwater light provides your vessel with 24 watts of intense LED lighting. The SC3s are designed with a sub-compact 3” diameter hard anodized aluminum housing for under the waterline surface mounting. Single color or color-changing versions are available with variable brightness and a wide array of control options. Features: Proprietary clear gel-filled design, injected through the entire unit - eliminates condensation and/or water intrusion under stress Tough, scratch-resistant, tempered glass lens with hard-anodized aluminum housing - impervious to acetone, solvents, and demanding marine environments Transient surge and reverse polarity protection — dramatically prolong unit life Thermal throttling technology - enables safe operation even out of water From simple on-off to full-featured lighting effects, the unit is enabled for a host of control interfaces Specifications: Up to 3,000 lumens 120-degree beam angle 24-watt power draw 2 amps operating current draw @ 12V 10-30 volts input 3.6” (91.44mm) outside diameter IP68 fully submersible waterproof design Includes: Lighting unit 3’ (1M) submersible grade cable 3 mounting screws 3 year standard warranty

SC3 Series CC (Full Color Change) Bronze Surface Mount Underwater Light The SC3 underwater light provides your vessel with 24 watts of intense LED lighting. The SC3s are designed with a sub-compact 3.4-inch diameter bronze housing for under-the-waterline surface mounting. Features: Proprietary clear gel-filled design, injected through the entire unit —eliminates condensation and water intrusion under stress Tough, scratch-resistant, tempered glass lens with bronze housing — impervious to acetone, and solvents common in demanding marine environments Transient surge and reverse polarity protection — dramatically prolong unit life Thermal throttling technology — enables safe operation even out of water Can be operated from a standard on/off switch Use compatible Shadow-NET™ controller for full-feature lighting control Specifications: Color: 12-color standard, or unlimited colors with Shadow-NET™ Up to 3,000 lumens 120-degree beam angle 24-watt power draw 2 amps operating current draw @ 12 v 10-30 volts input 3.4” (86mm) outside diameter IP68 fully submersible waterproof design Includes: Lighting unit 3 ft. (1m) submersible grade cable 3 mounting screws 3-year standard warranty 2 Control Options: Power Toggle Control - Quickly toggle power source to advance to next color or brightness level Add Shadow-NET™ Control for CC versions - Dramatic, full-feature control through your Multifunction Display (MFD) by adding the Light Commander Shadow-NET™ control module (SCM-LC-PLUS) and app

This Safety Alert serves to inform the maritime industry that energy saving Compact Fluorescent Lights (CFL) or lighting, sometimes known as radio frequency (RF) lighting devices may interfere with certain communications equipment. CFLs employ a RF lighting device to excite a gas inside a bulb in order to produce light. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) recognized the need for and adopted rules to control the harmful interference to radio communications services from these devices. During the rulemaking process the Coast Guard provided comments and recommended an advisory label for CFLs / RF lighting devices warning users about potential interference to communication services and particularly with respect to devices capable of producing emissions in the 0.45-30 MHz band.  As a result, the FCC required manufacturers of CFLs to provide an advisory statement, either on the product packaging or with other user documentation, similar to the following: "This product may cause interference to radio communications and should not be installed near maritime safety communications equipment or other critical navigation or communication equipment operating between 0.45-30 MHz." The Coast Guard has learned that CFLs have been installed on the navigation bridges of vessels and in other places capable of causing radio communications interference.  Marine inspectors, vessel owners and operators ** should be aware of this potential safety hazard ** and take proper action as needed. This safety alert is provided for informational purposes only and does not relieve any domestic or international safety, operational or material requirement.  Developed by the Office of Domestic Vessel Activities (CG-5431), United States Coast Guard Headquarters, Washington, DC. 

Lightspeed Underwater Light Coating More Light. Less Fuss. Keep your lights shining bright all season long. Underwater lights are just as susceptible to marine fouling as any other underwater surface which can result in reduced visible light, and efforts to remove barnacles can result in damaged lighting components. Lightspeed is a transparent coating that is an easy and affordable way for boat owners to reduce maintenance, protect their investment, and maintain lighting system performance.  Lightspeed has been shown to save three times its retail value in maintenance costs, on top of the unquantifiable damage to marine ecosystems caused by traditional antifouling products.  Features: Lightspeed is a transparent coating that is an easy and affordable way for boat owners to reduce maintenance, protect their investment, and maintain lighting system performance Don’t risk damage to delicate components caused by scraping away hard marine growth Lightspeed also promises worry-free 12-24 months with reduced maintenance Lightspeed protects your aesthetic features, while not interfering with the light transmittance Endorsed and tested by Lumishore to ensure there is no drop in lumen output, no shift in color nor adverse effects on the lighting system performance Technical Specifications: Coverage Rate - 1ft² (four (4) average size underwater lights) In the Box: Lightclean wipe Application brush Lightspeed Clear Coat - 15ml *Sold as an Individual This product may not be returned to the original point of purchase. Please contact the manufacturer directly with any issues or concerns.

Safety First when it comes to Trailer Lighting   Safety is important, not only on the water, but on the road going to and coming from the water. If your trailer is more than a few years old, most likely you have had or are having some issues with the lights and the electrical system on your trailer. Fortunately, most issues are pretty easy to fix.   The first thing to do is to test the lights by hooking up to the vehicle harness and checking all lights to make sure they are bright and working. If any are dim or not functioning, connect a tester to the vehicle harness to see if there might be an issue with the electrical source. Cleaning the connectors of the harness on both the vehicle and trailer side is critical, and can easily be done with a can of electrical connector spray and a fine wire brush. Also, clean the ground contact and tighten the ground wire.   Make sure to check the ground screw and replace it if it is corroded. Most bulbs are easily replaceable by simply twisting them to remove and install them. You can also clean up corroded sockets by gently sanding away the corrosion with fine sandpaper. It's possible you may have to replace wiring, which can be purchased as part of a complete kit that includes new lights, connectors, and lenses. We suggest if you do not have LED light on your trailer to switch over to them. Led lights are brighter, more efficient and has multiply bulbs so you will never have a taillight completely unlit if one bulb burns out.   CLR Marine carries trailer lights and lighting kits, which are complete with license plate holder, wiring and side lights. Along with any other trailer accessory you may need.       Specials   Closeouts    Remanufactured    Rebates  

SeaBlaze Quattro Dual Color Underwater Light - White/Blue Since 2008, the SeaBlaze family of underwater lights has maintained its position as the undisputed value leader in underwater lighting. New for 2018 we proudly introduce SeaBlaze Quattro. Built on the shoulders of the world’s most popular underwater light, SeaBlaze3, and leveraging the technology of its big brother SeaBlazeX, SeaBlaze Quattro boasts more than 2000 lumens, multi-mode output including cross fade, and a marine grade bronze housing. SeaBlaze Quattro is the new standard for high-performance value in underwater lighting. Specifications: Color Ouput: White/Blue Dual Color Lumens: 2000+ TRUE measured lumens Voltage:  10-30vDC 12VDC: 2.1A 24VDC: 1.1A CCT: 6500 CRI: 70+ Dimensions: 3.85” Diameter X 0.71” D Mounting: 0.5” Diameter WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals which are known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to P65Warnings.ca.gov.

SeaBlaze Quattro LED Underwater Light - Spectrum - RGBW Since 2008, the SeaBlaze family of underwater lights has maintained its position as the undisputed value leader in underwater lighting. Built on the shoulders of the world’s most popular underwater light, SeaBlaze3, and leveraging the technology of its big brother SeaBlazeX, SeaBlaze Quattro boasts more than 2000 lumens, multi-mode output including cross fade, and a marine grade bronze housing. SeaBlaze Quattro is the new standard for high-performance value in underwater lighting. Specifications: Color Output: White/Blue Dual Color or Full-Color RGBW Spectrum Lumens: 2000+ TRUE measured lumens Voltage:  10-30vDC 12VDC: 2.1A 24VDC:  1.1A CCT:  6500 CRI:  70+ Dimensions: 3.85” Diameter x 0.71” D Mounting Hole: 0.5” Diameter WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals which are known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to P65Warnings.ca.gov.

Apelo A3 RGBW Underwater Light - Bronze - White Lens The A3 model has an improved formula with double the light output, maximizing the vibrant blue, intense white, or full-spectrum RGBW* color. The RGBW version includes dedicated white light emitting LEDs, adding brighter and more intense white light to RGBW underwater lighting. Both versions sport the edge lighting, which Apelo is known for. Optical intelligence is at the heart of Hella Marine lighting, and Apelo is no exception. Intelligent optics spread light across the water without losing light to the depths, projecting wide across the transom. With the addition of nickel-silver to the extremely corrosion-resistant housing, the Apelo A3 is perfect for permanently submerged installations on larger boats and ships. *Connect Apelo RGBW lights to an RGBW lighting controller for unlimited color selection (Not supplied). Features: Suitable for fiberglass, timber, steel, and composite hulls Only mount on aluminum-hulled vessels with a suitable isolation spacer Made in New Zealand and backed by Hella Marine’s 5-year warranty (Apelo Underwater Lights are built to last) Specifications: Mounting: Transom/surface Voltage: Multivolt™ 12 / 24V DC Nominal Max. Power Consumption: RGBW 70W / 5.9A @ 12V, 2.9A @ 24V and Edge Light <5W / 0.37A @12V, 0.2A @ 24V Max. Light Output: 6000 lumens (white) Color Temperature: 5000K (white) Beam: 90° x 24° Protection: Spike protected to +500 volts; reverse polarity protected to -700 volts; IP68 / IP69: Suitable for submersion in operation and high-pressure water jet cleaning; High-temperature thermal cutout for out of water Cable Length: 2.5m / 8.2ft, tinned marine cable Ideal Depth: 100–500mm Ideal Width: 600–1200mm Lens Material: Grilamid® (premium grade, UV stable, impact resistant nylon) Base Material: Marine grade bronze Compliance: CE, UKCA, EN55015 / CISPR 15, IEC60533, IEC61547, ICES-005, RCM