Waterproof IP68 LED Strip Lights - Warm White - 2M These LED strip lights provide excellent lighting, Silicone filled (not epoxy) for extensive UV protection. LED Strip Lighting offers the perfect solution to creating energy efficient,stylish task, accent and mood lighting. Strip lights are discreet, flexible, can be cut to size and they can be mounted virtually anywhere. IP20 for indoors and IP68 rated with extensive UV protection for outdoors makes these strip LED’s perfect for boating applications. Add one of the optional controllers and produce multiple colors, control brightness and create special effects. Features: 120 Degree Viewing Angle Efficient high output LED’s Works well in Marine, Auto and Home Applications

Waterproof IP68 LED Strip Lights - Warm White - 5M These LED strip lights provide excellent lighting, Silicone filled (not epoxy) for extensive UV protection. LED Strip Lighting offers the perfect solution to creating energy efficient,stylish task, accent and mood lighting. Strip lights are discreet, flexible, can be cut to size and they can be mounted virtually anywhere. IP20 for indoors and IP68 rated with extensive UV protection for outdoors makes these strip LED’s perfect for boating applications. Add one of the optional controllers and produce multiple colors, control brightness and create special effects. Features: 120 Degree Viewing Angle Efficient high output LED’s Works well in Marine, Auto and Home Applications

Waterproof IP68 LED Strip Lights - Red - 2M These LED strip lights provide excellent lighting, Silicone filled (not epoxy) for extensive UV protection. LED Strip Lighting offers the perfect solution to creating energy efficient,stylish task, accent and mood lighting. Strip lights are discreet, flexible, can be cut to size and they can be mounted virtually anywhere. IP20 for indoors and IP68 rated with extensive UV protection for outdoors makes these strip LED’s perfect for boating applications. Add one of the optional controllers and produce multiple colors, control brightness and create special effects. Features: 120 Degree Viewing Angle Efficient high output LED’s Works well in Marine, Auto and Home Applications

Waterproof IP68 LED Strip Lights - Blue - 2M These LED strip lights provide excellent lighting, Silicone filled (not epoxy) for extensive UV protection. LED Strip Lighting offers the perfect solution to creating energy efficient,stylish task, accent and mood lighting. Strip lights are discreet, flexible, can be cut to size and they can be mounted virtually anywhere. IP20 for indoors and IP68 rated with extensive UV protection for outdoors makes these strip LED’s perfect for boating applications. Add one of the optional controllers and produce multiple colors, control brightness and create special effects. Features: 120 Degree Viewing Angle Efficient high output LED’s Works well in Marine, Auto and Home Applications

Indoor Flexible LED Strip Lights - Warm White - 5M These LED strip lights provide excellent lighting, Silicone filled (not epoxy) for extensive UV protection. LED Strip Lighting offers the perfect solution to creating energy efficient,stylish task, accent and mood lighting. Strip lights are discreet, flexible, can be cut to size and they can be mounted virtually anywhere. IP20 for indoors and IP68 rated with extensive UV protection for outdoors makes these strip LED’s perfect for boating applications. Add one of the optional controllers and produce multiple colors, control brightness and create special effects. Features: 120 Degree Viewing Angle Efficient high output LED’s Works well in Marine, Auto and Home Applications

Waterproof IP68 LED Strip Lights - Red/Green/Blue - 2M These LED strip lights provide excellent lighting, Silicone filled (not epoxy) for extensive UV protection. LED Strip Lighting offers the perfect solution to creating energy efficient,stylish task, accent and mood lighting. Strip lights are discreet, flexible, can be cut to size and they can be mounted virtually anywhere. IP20 for indoors and IP68 rated with extensive UV protection for outdoors makes these strip LED’s perfect for boating applications. Add one of the optional controllers and produce multiple colors, control brightness and create special effects. Features: 120 Degree Viewing Angle Efficient high output LED’s Works well in Marine, Auto and Home Applications

Waterproof IP68 LED Strip Lights - Red - 5M These LED strip lights provide excellent lighting, Silicone filled (not epoxy) for extensive UV protection. LED Strip Lighting offers the perfect solution to creating energy efficient,stylish task, accent and mood lighting. Strip lights are discreet, flexible, can be cut to size and they can be mounted virtually anywhere. IP20 for indoors and IP68 rated with extensive UV protection for outdoors makes these strip LED’s perfect for boating applications. Add one of the optional controllers and produce multiple colors, control brightness and create special effects. Features: 120 Degree Viewing Angle Efficient high output LED’s Works well in Marine, Auto and Home Applications

Waterproof IP68 LED Strip Lights - Blue - 5M These LED strip lights provide excellent lighting, Silicone filled (not epoxy) for extensive UV protection. LED Strip Lighting offers the perfect solution to creating energy efficient,stylish task, accent and mood lighting. Strip lights are discreet, flexible, can be cut to size and they can be mounted virtually anywhere. IP20 for indoors and IP68 rated with extensive UV protection for outdoors makes these strip LED’s perfect for boating applications. Add one of the optional controllers and produce multiple colors, control brightness and create special effects. Features: 120 Degree Viewing Angle Efficient high output LED’s Works well in Marine, Auto and Home Applications

Waterproof IP68 LED Strip Lights - Red/Green/Blue - 5M These LED strip lights provide excellent lighting, Silicone filled (not epoxy) for extensive UV protection. LED Strip Lighting offers the perfect solution to creating energy efficient,stylish task, accent and mood lighting. Strip lights are discreet, flexible, can be cut to size and they can be mounted virtually anywhere. IP20 for indoors and IP68 rated with extensive UV protection for outdoors makes these strip LED’s perfect for boating applications. Add one of the optional controllers and produce multiple colors, control brightness and create special effects. Features: 120 Degree Viewing Angle Efficient high output LED’s Works well in Marine, Auto and Home Applications

Sea Hawk XL Dual Color LED Floodlights - Warm White/White LED - Black Housing Professional sports fisherman, commercial operators, and ocean racers all recognize the ‘non-glare' night vision preservation advantages of red lighting. Two rows of bright white light is ideal when working, docking or landing the big one while the third row of secondary color adds versatility. Red is perfect for preserving your night vision, blue is popular when added bling or a point of difference is needed, while warm white creates added comfort when you want to relax or match the rest of your interior lighting. The new Sea Hawk-XL continues using the latest Hi-Tech materials. A heavy duty Grilamid® lens provides exceptional impact resistance. The unique ceramic thermal polymer housing distributes heat away from internal components and avoids potential corrosion issues associated with metal housings. Multivolt™ circuitry provides constant illumination and circuit protection from 9-33V DC, even under severe voltage fluctuations. Sea Hawk-XL lamps are pre-wired with three core marine cable and completely sealed for reliable operation in exterior applications. Hella Marine Sea Hawk lamps offer class-leading energy efficiency, unmatched durability and are supported with a 5-year warranty for a total ‘fit and forget’ solution and complete peace of mind. Specifications: Housing Material: Thermally conductive polymer housing Lens Material: Heavy duty Grilamid lens Bracket Material: 316 Stainless Steel Operating Voltage: 9-33V DC Power Consumption: White LEDs <12W, Red <2W, Blue <4W Light Output: 750 lumens Color Temperature: 5000K (White) Degree of Protection: IP 67 - Completely Sealed Cable: Pre-wired with 2.5M of tinned marine cable Approvals: CE

Polished Puck Surface Mount Light - Warm White - 12/24VDC Indoor/Outdoor 400 Lumen 5 watt attractive compact fixture produces high output warm white light. Measures only 60mm x 15mm Features: Easy to Mount Polished Finish Warm White Light 400 Lumen, >85 CRI 12 & 24VDC Input

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  

Surface Strip Light w/Switch - White LED - 12V The Surface Mount Strip lamps from Hella marine feature an innovative waterproof switch for reliable operation. Completely sealed, UV and corrosion resistant and an ultra-low profile these install lamps are easy to install and ideal for interior or exterior applications. Offering exceptional light output and an ultra-low power consumption of <3W, these lamps are an ideal replacement for bulky fluorescent lighting. Producing 250 lumens (White) and offering a leading CRI rating of 85 these LEDs will enhance the appearance of your vessel and provide bright and accurate illumination. The sealed switch system prevents moisture and other contaminants from effecting electronics, while the low profile design offers an effortless surface mount installation almost anywhere on board. Fastenings at each end of the lamp body are covered by snap-on end caps for a clean and modern appearance. Purpose designed for the harsh marine environment, surface mount strip lamps are salt water durable and thoroughly tested to withstand high levels of vibration, impact, and shock loads. The housings are precision manufactured from advanced UV resistant acrylic and are completely sealed, therefore ideal for interior and exterior, wet or dry applications. These lamps are an excellent for chart lamps, above bench tops, bulk head lamps and around bait boards to name only a few applications. Hella marine surface mount LED strip lamps offer class leading energy efficiency and unmatched durability and are supported with a 5 year warranty for a total ‘fit and forget’ solution and complete peace of mind. Specifications: Lens Material: UV resistant enhanced impact acrylic Color Temperature: 5000K (White) 2700K (Warm White) Power Consumption: < 3.0W ( < 0.25A @ 12V / < 0.16A @ 24V ) Operating Voltage: 12V DC or 24V DC Dimming: Hella marine Dimmer 5XA 998 572-001 Cable: Pre-wired with 500mm of twin core cable Degree of Protection: Completely Sealed IP 67 Installation: Surface Mount Weight: 75g (including cable) Approvals: CE

“ZERO EMI” Recessed 3.5” LED Light - Warm White, Blue with Polished Stainless Steel Bezel - 12VDC “ZERO EMI” Indoor / Outdoor Recessed 3.5” LED Light 2700K 85 CRI Dimmable LED Replaces 50W Halogen NO EMMISSIONS All light, no EMI! With Zero radio emissions these lights can’t interfere with your communication and navigation equipment. Powerful without the hot spots. The 0A series produces a soft, high color rendering light that fills the area. Comes in Polished, Brushed and White finish with frosted lens. Digitally dimmable designed into the electronics means you will not need special circuitry. Three screw mounting compatible with the most popular models. Warm White or Warm White/Red available. Two or Three wire configurations. Simply reverse polarity to switch between colors or wire both white and red directly. Features: Zero AIS & VHF Interference Lower profile design then other halogen and LED offerings. 600 Lumen, 2700K Warm White, >85CRI IP65 Indoor/Outdoor

“ZERO EMI” Recessed 3.5” LED Light - Warm White w/Brushed Stainless Steel Bezel - 12VDC “ZERO EMI” Indoor / Outdoor Recessed 3.5” LED Light 2700K 85 CRI Dimmable LED Replaces 50W Halogen NO EMMISSIONS All light, no EMI! With Zero radio emissions these lights can’t interfere with your communication and navigation equipment. Powerful without the hot spots. The 0A series produces a soft, high color rendering light that fills the area. Comes in Polished, Brushed and White finish with frosted lens. Digitally dimmable designed into the electronics means you will not need special circuitry. Three screw mounting compatible with the most popular models. Warm White or Warm White/Red available. Two or Three wire configurations. Simply reverse polarity to switch between colors or wire both white and red directly. Features: Zero AIS & VHF Interference Lower profile design then other halogen and LED offerings. 600 Lumen, 2700K Warm White, >85CRI IP65 Indoor/Outdoor