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JLags
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Posted: September-18-2014 at 9:54pm |
Who has done them and what obstacles am I facing? I have 96 Sport Nautique, I'm looking at putting underwater lights under the swim platform. Is there a way to mount them to platform and get the wires in the boat without putting holes in the boat?
Also any recommendations on which light to purchase? Thanks |
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69barri
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I have two Amphibian A-3's that I bought a few years ago on my boat. I had them mounted directly to the hull and drilled a hole for the wires. The picture is of my boat on Lake Hartwell at dusk in fairly cloudy water. The lights shine pretty bright even in less than ideal water conditions.
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JLags
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Those look great! That's what I'm looking for, as I'm doing more night boating I really see the need for them. I'm just not sure about the mounting location with the transom cups in the way doesn't leave much room back there.
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Double D
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I dont have a SN but was brought up on them and ski one every other time out so I'm think I'm allowed to be here... :)
I did add 9W lights to the stern of my MC. It wasn't that difficult as long as you can access where the wire comes in. (4) holes per light and three for screws. Used 4200 to seal them up. I could have gone brighter buts also more money! I plan to add a brighter one in the middle. Our Ohio water isn't the clearest water... I'm not sure where to place if you have the single exhaust. |
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Gary S
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Not a big fan of lights,what's next rod holders--- but how about removing the lift rings using a SS carriage bolt to fill one hole and using the other for the wiring run,then mount the light to the cup??
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boardersdad
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I'm not following... what need is there to light behind the boat? I thought these were purely aesthetic, except maybe for scuba divers or something. Really... not being a smarta$$... would like to learn what these are useful for. |
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Orlando76
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I don't mean to hate but I don't understand the need for it on a ski boat either. Back in the day the purpose was two fold: attract baitfish when you're fishing and to assist Scuba divers while approaching the boat so you don't get a bobbing platform drivin in your head while ascending on a rough night. I installed 2 Ocean Led's, the round style about 15 watts on my last offshore boat. 4200'd them in. My advice, spend some coin on a good light such as the Ocean. You don't want a cheap one installed, start leaking internally then try to find another to match the hole size and bolt pattern. They are neat when docked at the marina at night in south Florida and watch the big snook under your boat but no way would i spend the $ and time for a ski boat... which in reality has no business running at night and takes away the originality of it.
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JPASS
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I think people like them simply for how they look. I've seen several newer nautiques on the lake I mainly go to that have them installed.
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hotboat
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Perhaps for a peek while the gals are dipping?
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JLags
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I not surprised this upsets a few folks. I understand it takes away from the original Nautique. I get it it I really do I watched Correct Craft build and test boats on Lake Conway growing up. But here's the reality the newer boats do have them and I use the boat at night allot. If had another boat I would use that one instead but I don't so I use my ski boat for other purposes. I know it sounds crazy but it's also a great leisure boat for the lakes and when I'm out at night it would be nice to see what's under the water around me and it adds some light in the darkness around. I looking at the OceanLed lights but there is limited space on the transom for them seems to be the biggest issue.
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JLags
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That's seems like a plus, hadn't thought of that one.
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I suspect you might hate what I do for the parade in December too, but I'm going to share it anyway.
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JPASS
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I think I saw you last year at the christmas parade. Do those lights move? We saw a cool boat last year that had multicolored lights that chased each other around the windshield. Looked pretty cool. Still trying to find something for the parade for our boat this year. |
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That was me, they all move and change colors with 200+ patterns.
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peter1234
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i think its your boat to do what you want and other than some keep it original guy 25 yrs from now having to fill in a wire hole or 2 does it even matter? i think the lights look great sitting in the water at night i love the under swim platforms when they are at a dock at night.
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tullfooter
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+1 I think that lighting looks great. I installed a system on my pontoon and love it. As Hollywood says, "Bend the Trend" |
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where'd u get the light kit? |
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halfnelly
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Lots of newer boats have them for night time wakesurfing. There's plenty of write-ups on installs on wakeworld and planetnautique.com.
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JLags
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I built it myself with a control box and waterproof led strips. I only have it on for a few weeks for the parades then take it off. Realizing another boat last year attempted to duplicate what I've been doing I'm going to have to step it up this year.
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GlassSeeker
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The underwater lights are typically cost prohibitive unless youve been hit in the head with a wakeboard.
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boardersdad
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James, it doesn't upset me at all, I was just asking what use they have. I am definitely not in the "keep it original" camp.
Steve (tullfooter), what kit did you put on your pontoon? I've been thinking about it for our pontoon. Nighttime wakesurfing--is it legal? Would be great to have an after-sunset activity for the SN. Thanks, guys. Steve |
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MustangMadness
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I see no problem with them at all; frankly, they're kind of cool looking. I just would never drill a hole below the water line just to have them..
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