LED Rope Lights for Under Gunnel

[TimeFlies]

I'm interested in getting some LED lights to go under the gunnel (for a 23SE). I figure I can use one long LED rope light that would continuously run around the boat. With 46+ feet (can be run up to 65') and one electrical connection, it seems pretty easy to do. I'm thinking about these lights (link below). Has anyone used them (does the quality seem OK)? I know many people have installed different LED lights, but this seems like a good alternative. I'm leaning toward blue instead of red (possible safety concern). Any thoughts would be appreciated. Thanks.

http://www.yachtlights.com/item--LED-Rope-Light--RL-LED

 

[grouperjim]

96TL would be your man in this department. I think he might even have some leftover LEDs for sale.

jim

 

[TimeFlies]

In case anyone "searches" this topic in the future, I actually bought these lights (same as other ones, but a little cheaper) and had to do two runs (limit is 32') not one continuous run. The blue color was 2X the price of red, but they should give off plenty of light and look great.

http://www.imtra.com/product/marine_lig ... _12led.htm

 

[96TL]

I was originally using nine 16" 25 LED Acolyte tubes on my boat in white. I really wanted blue, and the white was a little too blinding for nightime use anyway. I decided to switch to blue. About 2 weeks ago, I order a 50' string of blue LED rope lights for $129.99 from eBay.The light output was pathetic compared to the original Acolytes I was using. I returned them promptly and luckily got a refund.

Last week I order six 31" 50 LED Acolyte tubes in blue. The light output is ridiculous! I will post pics for you guys later today.

Acolyte is the only way to go IMO. You can get them on eBay. Don't buy them at the stated price. Use the "Make offer" option. I offered him $30.00 per tube (instead of $38.00) and he accepted. I wonder if I could've went cheaper! It takes them about 4 days to ship out, and they leave from NJ. I won the auction Sunday, and got them on Friday. Six tubes will be a little easier to wire and install than nine, and the floor pattern will be much more uniform. Just make sure you buy the 12VDC units, because he also has them in 110AC.

http://stores.ebay.com/Acolyte-Industries-Incorporated

The light pattern was actually much brighter and smoother in person. They looked pretty awesome and I cannot wait to see the blue ones! I sold these white tubes on THT within 10 minutes of posting them!

 

[TimeFlies]

96TL, What type of rope lights did did originally buy? Everyone I talked to said they love 'em. I don't know much about lights, but am wondering if the ones you bought had a different output or something?

 

[Keith FDNY]

Well on my 2120 i have just installed LED tubes each side of gunnel 4ft on each and i had 2 2footers left over so what i did was put then inside the lower cabin gunnels and looks great they lite up red and have a multi patteren switch to make them change sytle of lites solid,blink,like a run away patteren and so on,i got mine on ebay as well!!! I will post pics as soon as i take some!!!

 

[boondoggle]

I bought 12 V red LED rope lights from Platinum Lighting Inc. They worked great in my duck boat. They're on sale now

http://www.platinumlightinginc.com/Rope/12vindx/12vRed/12vred.html

 

[96TL]

96TL, What type of rope lights did did originally buy? Everyone I talked to said they love 'em. I don't know much about lights, but am wondering if the ones you bought had a different output or something?

Could be. I got them off eBay. I honestly don't think any rope lights will compare the the Acolytes though.

 

[John_Madison CT]

96TL: Could you please post a link to the specific lights you're talking about? I can't seem to find them on the link you provided.

Thanks,

John

 

[96TL]

Sure. I’ll post the links for the 25 LED & 50 LED tubes, both in 12 volt. Once you decided which model you’d prefer, pick a color you like, find the auction, click the “Make offer” button, enter the quantity you need, and the price you’re willing to pay. Again, I offered $30.00 for the $38.00 tubes, and Acolyte accepted it. That’s 21% cheaper. You might be able to go even less. Also, if you can't find the color you're looking for, just send him a message and ask him to set up an auction for you. Good luck!

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

These auctions are for the 16” 25 LED tubes. The first time, I used nine of these tubes total. Three on each side, and three for the rear. As you can see from the pics I posted above, the coverage was very good.

http://stores.ebay.com/Acolyte-Industri ... idZ2QQtZkm

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

These auctions are for the 31” 50 LED tubes. This time around, I am going to use six tubes total. Two on each side, and two for the rear. I’ll actually have a higher amount of LEDs (300 vs 225), so I expect the coverage to be even better than before.

http://stores.ebay.com/Acolyte-Industri ... idZ2QQtZkm

____________________________________________________________

Dom 8)

 

[Keith FDNY]

Dom your like the led lite king!!!HaHaHa your boat must look good with all the stuff you have done i need to see your boat man!!!Get some ideas!!

 

[96TL]

Dom your like the led lite king!!!HaHaHa your boat must look good with all the stuff you have done i need to see your boat man!!!Get some ideas!!

Sure. Come down and check it out next month. Mid-April should be good.

 

[Keith FDNY]

Oh most def. Dom, i def want to check it out,when you putting boat in water,i just got my slip over weekend and putting it in in between the 18 and the 20 of april!!! I cant wait

 

[96TL]

I'm hoping to be in by April 5.

 

[Keith FDNY]

I might have to jump on your rig for a fishing trip!!! Since you will be in water before me!!!

 

[96TL]

I'm usually in earlier than that, but they boxed me in this winter. :evil:

 

[Keith FDNY]

Oh ok but now you have time to do what you want to to the boat before hand,I still see the other Parker at Gateway still Dry docked so i am uncertain who it is yet!! I am looking foward to a great year with the boat!!

 

[John_Madison CT]

96TL: When I look at the 50 light link I only see green lights available. Am I reading that right?

John

 

[96TL]

You're right. Looks like he only has white & green up right now. Are you an eBay member? Log in, and send him a message requesting he setup an auction for whatever color you want. He's pretty quick. It'll probably get done today.

 

[John_Madison CT]

96TL: THanks, I'll do that.

John