LED Starr Light - Recess Mount Operates 9-16 Volt DC Systems Rated @ 100,000 hours of service life Requires 1.25" Hole Shock and Vibration Proof Cool to the Touch No Corrosion Rated for Underwater Use 3 LEDs 1.82" x 1.85" LED Color: Blue WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including STYRENE,Acrylonitrile which are known to the State of California to cause cancer, and 1,3-Butadiene which is known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to P65Warnings.ca.gov.

LED Starr Light - Recess Mount Operates 9-16 Volt DC Systems Rated @ 100,000 Hours of Service Life Requires 1.25" Hole Shock and Vibration Proof Cool to the Touch No Corrosion Rated for Underwater Use 3 LEDs 1.82" x 1.85" LED Color: White WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including STYRENE,Acrylonitrile which are known to the State of California to cause cancer, and 1,3-Butadiene which is known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to P65Warnings.ca.gov.

Maxillume tr150 LED Flood Light - Recessed Mount Rugged, reliable, with 20,000 measured lumens – the Maxillume tr150 LED work light will change the way you work at night. Your workers will be safer, faster, more effective, and more productive. Completely sealed to IP67 standards. Tested to military specifications for shock and vibration. The member of Lumitec’s Maxillume family is the standard for 150W LED spot/flood lighting. 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.

LED Courtesy Light - Surface Mount - Blue The light has an ABS housing featuring a diamond-cut lens and a white snap-on trim ring with blue LEDs. It is great for illuminating walkways or steps and is available in 12V only. Features: Blue LEDs with white trim 15 Lumens 12 Volt 0.5W IP65 *The "P" within the part number indicates retail packaging

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  

    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  

LED Bulkhead/Livewell Light "The Shortie" Bezels: White LED Color: Blue Operates 9-16 Volt DC Systems Rated at 100,000 Hours of Service Life Grommet requires 3/4" Hole Shock and Vibration Proof Cool to the Touch No Corrosion Rated for Underwater Use Can also be used as accent lighting on yachts, boats, RV's and trailers WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including BISPHENOL A (BPA) which is known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to P65Warnings.ca.gov.

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/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

Courtesy Light - 4 LED Surface Mount - Blue LED White Case Features: Operates 9-16 Volt DC Systems Rated at 100,000 Hours of Service Life Shock and Vibration Proof Cool to the Touch Energy Draw 30-65 mA depending on color No Corrosion Potted to Seal Out Moisture 4 LEDs WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including STYRENE,Acrylonitrile which are known to the State of California to cause cancer, and 1,3-Butadiene which is known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to P65Warnings.ca.gov.

3 LED Surface Mount Step Light - Blue with Black Case Features: Operates 9-16 Volt DC Systems 24 Volt Version Available Rated @ 100,000 Hours of Service Life Shock and Vibration Proof Cool to the Touch Energy Draw 26 Milliamps No Corrosion Potted to Seal Out Moisture 3 LEDs 1.69" x .65" x .40" 

3 LED Surface Mount Step Light - Blue with White Case Features: Operates 9-16 Volt DC Systems 24 Volt Version Available Rated @ 100,000 Hours of Service Life Shock and Vibration Proof Cool to the Touch Energy Draw 26 Milliamps No Corrosion Potted to Seal Out Moisture 3 LEDs 1.69" x .65" x .40" 

3 LED Surface Mount Step Light - Blue with Chrome Case Features: Operates 9-16 Volt DC Systems 24 Volt Version Available Rated @ 100,000 Hours of Service Life Shock and Vibration Proof Cool to the Touch Energy Draw 26 Milliamps No Corrosion Potted to Seal Out Moisture 3 LEDs 1.69" x .65" x .40" 

Deck and Dock LED Light Kit Operates 12 Volt DC systems Included transformer plugs into standard outlet Ideal for illuminating decks, docks, and walkways Low cost insurance for lighted pathways Can be expanded up to 26 total lights Amber colored LED lights Kit Includes: 1 AC/DC transformer with 60 ft. of attached wire 1 UL Listed junction box 4 3-LED Step Lights 12 LED Accent Lights 32 Stainless Steel Screws 34 Wire Snap Quick Connects 40 Insulated Staples

Deluxe LED Courtesy Light - Down Facing - Blue Large Deluxe LED Courtesy Lights are constructed of a lightweight plastic body and an investment cast 316 stainless steel cover for a modern, streamlined profile. Available with outward directed light or downward directed light. These lights feature 3 low amperage, long life blue LEDs with a 20 lumen output. Installs with two #6 FH fasteners (not included). 9–28VDC. IP67 waterproof rating. 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.