Underwater lights

[capn_billl]

Yeah, I would go with the small hole.

A large brass body with a tiny 3m'd hole for the wires you can fix with a golf tee is pretty low risk.

Any suggestions on placement for a cat?

[LeeV]

Under the stern steps (“sugar scoops”), with access from the engine compartments.

[capn_billl]

Originally Posted by LeeV

Under the stern steps (“sugar scoops”), with access from the engine compartments.

Good, and an added bonus, my engine compartments have a watertight bulkhead from the rest of the boat.

Ask me how I know that ;(

[aqfishing]

Can you not box in behind the light, the only have a small hole leading out the box with a good quality stainless gland? Better still, glass in a conduit that runs from the box till well above the waterline, then put the gland there.

[aqfishing]

Originally Posted by Simi 60

We don't have or need a/c and holding tank pump out is above water, not pretty but its how its done. All toilets go into holding tank.
Only underwater through hull on a 60fter is 1 engine and 1 genset.

And that genset is for your convenience? Maybe the engine too?

[Simi 60]

Originally Posted by aqfishing

And that genset is for your convenience? Maybe the engine too?

Nope
Boat won't go without an engine.

[Nahbrown]

Originally Posted by Simi 60

Nope
Imho drilling holes in your boat for nothing more than entertainment or "look at me" value is something no sane or sensible person would do.

Noted.

[Nahbrown]

Originally Posted by Dave_S

I like the idea of drop in lights.

Which ones do you have, why were they a pain?

I cant find the ones we bought but these are similar. I added 12v plugs instead of the battery clips.

https://www.amazon.com/Samdo-Underwa...887049&sr=8-27



Here are a few shots of them in action.

https://www.instagram.com/p/Bx7rlx9A...=1ha021xnsbm21

https://www.instagram.com/p/Bx7jC9JA...=18hi5xye8vpeh

[Nahbrown]

Looks like these are the way we are going. 6000 lumens in white, less in blue Im sure. Only a very small hole for wires needed.


https://www.amazon.com/Lumitec-Light...ef_=ast_sto_dp

[Roy M]

I'm surprised no one has included my three favorite reasons for underwater lights.

One: I will be installing a pair forward of the prop, when I haul out this spring. It allows one to quickly confirm that there is no captured kelp, sheet or lobster trap buoy line wrapped around the prop at night. And, if there is, you don't need an underwater flashlight (and a third hand) to clear the problem.

Two: coming up to the stern of the boat in your dinghy at night, the indirect lighting of the water around you makes for plenty of light to see all you need to off/onload crew and cargo, without being blinded.

Three: underwater lights, like strobes on the masthead, make identifying one's boat in a crowded anchorage a dependable and useful aid in location. Maybe I can figure out a circuit like a garage door opener to remotely turn it on when returning to the mother ship after dark.

[Nahbrown]

Originally Posted by Roy M

I'm surprised no one has included my three favorite reasons for underwater lights.

One: I will be installing a pair forward of the prop, when I haul out this spring. It allows one to quickly confirm that there is no captured kelp, sheet or lobster trap buoy line wrapped around the prop at night. And, if there is, you don't need an underwater flashlight (and a third hand) to clear the problem.

Two: coming up to the stern of the boat in your dinghy at night, the indirect lighting of the water around you makes for plenty of light to see all you need to off/onload crew and cargo, without being blinded.

Three: underwater lights, like strobes on the masthead, make identifying one's boat in a crowded anchorage a dependable and useful aid in location. Maybe I can figure out a circuit like a garage door opener to remotely turn it on when returning to the mother ship after dark.

Yes, all great reasons however my #1 reason is still that its our boat and we like them. The “another hole in your boat” argument is silly these days. 1\4” for wires is all it takes these days.

[smj]

Originally Posted by Nahbrown

Yes, all great reasons however my #1 reason is still that its our boat and we like them. The “another hole in your boat” argument is silly these days. 1\4” for wires is all it takes these days.

The “another hole in your boat” argument these days hasn’t changed from the old days, just common sense. Drill a 1/4” hole in the bottom of your boat and notice how quickly the water comes in.

[capn_billl]

Watch how quickly the water comes in a 1/4" hole with a sheared Beldon cable end, and a goober of 3M stuck in it.

[smj]

Originally Posted by capn_billl

Watch how quickly the water comes in a 1/4" hole with a sheared Beldon cable end, and a goober of 3M stuck in it.

Now that sounds secure! [emoji23]

[Simi 60]

Originally Posted by Roy M

Three: underwater lights, like strobes on the masthead, make identifying one's boat in a crowded anchorage a dependable and useful aid in location. .

Not when every other boat has them as well.