Transom Lights

[02HoWaRd26]

For those who’ve done transom mounted led lights, most I’ve seen are further out (green) but curious about going closer in (red) to the drive. Mainly thinking closer will look better when on trailer because these lights are black. But they are permanent so i really want to be sure where and which location.

 

[Bpracing1127]

I think closer.... but what do I know lol

 

[RiverDave]

I’d do it closer..

 

[fishing fool]

A lot of it where you have access to on the inside of the boat.

Have you looked at safeglow lights?

 

[02HoWaRd26]

I think closer.... but what do I know lol

I’d do it closer..

See that’s my exact hunch but........... seems all I’ve seen are way out. Wish this shit wasn’t so permanent. Hmm guess Pedro could always fix it if i don’t like it

 

[fishing fool]

The wider they are the more area they cover. If you are not worried about covering a wide area and just want it bright right behind the boat put them closer.

See that’s my exact hunch but........... seems all I’ve seen are way out. Wish this shit wasn’t so permanent. Hmm guess Pedro could always fix it if i don’t like it

 

[Clearmax]

Here is a pic of mine

 

[02HoWaRd26]

A lot of it where you have access to on the inside of the boat.

Have you looked at safeglow lights?

I already have all Rigid Industries through whole boat so already bought these Wake Flames.

 

[ONE-A-DAY]

I can’t see dropping $566 on one of those lights, I have a couple of the drain plug deals and they work great for $200 for both

 

[02HoWaRd26]

Here is a pic of mine View attachment 846900

Any pics illuminated? Do they glow across whole rear when just floating? Of course i bought blue so don’t think I’ll be able to use offer but ........... everything else is blue so

 

[02HoWaRd26]

I can’t see dropping $566 on one of those lights, I have a couple of the drain plug deals and they work great for $200 for both

I already have them.

 

[zx14]

 

[Clearmax]

Any pics illuminated? Do they glow across whole rear when just floating? Of course i bought blue so don’t think I’ll be able to use offer but ........... everything else is blue so

yes they glow across whole rear.

 

[02HoWaRd26]

yes they glow across whole rear.
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It’s settled!! Thank you

 

[02HoWaRd26]

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Yours wide or narrow location

 

[zx14]

Yours wide or narrow location

 

[02HoWaRd26]

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Yore wiener a boy or a girl? Have a perfect jacket if it’s a girl!

She outgrew before even getting to get it wet.

 

[rush1]

I have led lights in my drain plug using a brass Y and turn them on and off with a remote work awesome and didn't have to punch holes in the boat.

THE Y-KNOT TYPHON OSS CENTER DRAIN

Utilizes your 1/2" NPT drain plug (physically measures 3/4") in the middle so you can still drain the boat! 2400 lumens of light! This light will illuminate your wake and still have the ability to drain your boat. Simply use your drain plug and install it in the center. The light is made of...

www.boatpluglight.com

 

[ONE-A-DAY]

Just one in the middle drain plug works fine for me.......$120, wireless remote so you can do all kinds of disco shit and change the colors.

 

[zx14]

Yore wiener a boy or a girl? Have a perfect jacket if it’s a girl!
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She outgrew before even getting to get it wet.

Frank is a unic

 

[BUDMAN]

Yore wiener a boy or a girl? Have a perfect jacket if it’s a girl!
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She outgrew before even getting to get it wet.

Who asks another man about his wiener

 

[Springfield]

For those who’ve done transom mounted led lights, most I’ve seen are further out (green) but curious about going closer in (red) to the drive. Mainly thinking closer will look better when on trailer because these lights are black. But they are permanent so i really want to be sure where and which location.
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Glad you ask, I want to know also as I am getting ready to add them.

 

[QC22]

Before I got this boat (270) some idiot mounted them right where steering rams should go.

 

[02HoWaRd26]

Who asks another man about his wiener

I figured with Grads gone i may as well.

 

[02HoWaRd26]

Glad you ask, I want to know also as I am getting ready to add them.

Looks like I’m going centered between the low of the tunnel and the exhaust and centered in width to exhaust. Got it all sharpied out. Talked to Headless about some fine tuning so may cut and resin tomorrow.
Come on over you can help.

 

[02HoWaRd26]

Frank is a unic

Wife said we have a blue shark one also. They don’t fit our idiots so rather give to someone that can use them.

 

[HALLETT BOY]

Here is a pic of mine View attachment 846900

How the heck did you get that boat backed into that spot ??

 

[sirbob]

Here is a pic of where ours are mounted ...

And here is the spread from the lights in use - I like the way they light and feel like they are positioned well for us and our boat.

Ours are positioned lower than your green and spread apart more than your red - they are mounted towards the bottom / lower edge of each sponson.

 

[Clearmax]

How the heck did you get that boat backed into that spot ??

Lol, skills. usually have my wife on one side and my son on the other.

 

[Springfield]

Looks like I’m going centered between the low of the tunnel and the exhaust and centered in width to exhaust. Got it all sharpied out. Talked to Headless about some fine tuning so may cut and resin tomorrow.
Come on over you can help.

Go ahead and get started and I’ll catch up.
And stay out of Hula’s way, he is a git r dun kinda guy.

 

[Springfield]

Wife said we have a blue shark one also. They don’t fit our idiots so rather give to someone that can use them.

BTW, I’ll take those idiots off your hands, black female and then thelittle hyper gray guy, you just get smaller dogs to fit the vests. Problem solved.

 

[02HoWaRd26]

BTW, I’ll take those idiots off your hands, black female and then thelittle hyper gray guy, you just get smaller dogs to fit the vests. Problem solved.

Right your wife already tried to take over Milo, idk that my wife would stop her this time.

 

[02HoWaRd26]

2 1/2 hours to mark out and get both sides exactly where i wanted and equal to each other. Got drill all ready to go...... let’s look inside real quick Yep would’ve been straight into the stringer. So i can go higher or towards center of boat, but think that’ll look wack and just not ok as will be far from centered to exhaust so now looking at either outer edge of the relief at same height or, into the lower of the outer pods.

 

[JayBreww]

2 1/2 hours to mark out and get both sides exactly where i wanted and equal to each other. Got drill all ready to go...... let’s look inside real quick [emoji1749]Yep would’ve been straight into the stringer. So i can go higher or towards center of boat, but think that’ll look wack and just not ok as will be far from centered to exhaust so now looking at either outer edge of the relief at same height or, into the lower of the outer pods. [emoji2959][emoji3061]
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Good thing ole fishin fool warned yuh....


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[Mcob25rg]

I have a really hard time drilling holes in my boat, especially below the water line!!! Do they look cool, yes, have you ever had to grind out the rotted wood from the transom to replace? I have, and it's a memory i can't let go of, so i'm not going to be as cool as i could be

 

[Groper]

I have a really hard time drilling holes in my boat, especially below the water line!!! Do they look cool, yes, have you ever had to grind out the rotted wood from the transom to replace? I have, and it's a memory i can't let go of, so i'm not going to be as cool as i could be

That's ok Mcob25rg we have meetings the third wednesday of every month discussing this very issue it helped me get through drilling holes in Hull Transoms, Bottoms and RV Roof's you will be ok and I've been worry free for some time now, sometimes you just have to let it go 13 times and you'll be fine

Note: I'll be drilling a 3/4 hole in the bilge tomorrow morning for a washdown and too date I have zero leaks

See you soon.

Thanks Bill

 

[Mcob25rg]

LOL!!! Can you also fix my catholic guilt issues, adult ADD, as well as various OCD and bing drinking? I’ ll have to make a priority list at the first meeting! U made my day - needed to laugh - THANKS!!

 

[02HoWaRd26]

I have 3 of these will take 600$ for all three.

 

[Shlbyntro]

Put a few of these in your sponson and pod plugs and call it a day!

 

[twocents]

If you want any tips on how to install, you might spend ten minutes and read the new article on RDP's homepage, "Let There Be Light" -- should answer any questions and lots of pictures.

 

[franky]

GAF. IMO

 

[02HoWaRd26]

If you want any tips on how to install, you might spend ten minutes and read the new article on RDP's homepage, "Let There Be Light" -- should answer any questions and lots of pictures.

Sold that boat, still have the lights, selling the lights now.

 

[Springfield]

Put a few of these in your sponson and pod plugs and call it a day!

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Curious if anyone has these? Pros n cons of?

 

[Shlbyntro]

Curious if anyone has these? Pros n cons of?

I actually do. I have 3 of them in red on a 3way spreader on the back of my 35pc.

Super easy to install, very affordable, great quality, pretty descent brightness as well considering they are about the size of a champaign cork, 1200lumens each. Mine have been underwater for 2 years with no issues.

Only con is they are not flush mounted and stick out about 1.5-2inches

 

[ONE-A-DAY]

Curious if anyone has these? Pros n cons of?

I have them, cheap simple and no switch to wire, no holes in your boat, they have a wireless remote, just connect to your battery and your good to go. I used just one in the center sponson drain on this boat, could go with three but one was fine.

 

[Springfield]

I actually do. I have 3 of them in red on a 3way spreader on the back of my 35pc.

Super easy to install, very affordable, great quality, pretty descent brightness as well considering they are about the size of a champaign cork, 1200lumens each. Mine have been underwater for 2 years with no issues.

Only con is they are not flush mounted and stick out about 1.5-2inches

I have looked at these online a few times now, I was concerned with longevity and the rest sounds great.

I have them, cheap simple and no switch to wire, no holes in your boat, they have a wireless remote, just connect to your battery and your good to go. I used just one in the center sponson drain on this boat, could go with three but one was fine.

That appears pretty bright for just one and like the no holes drilled and wireless remote. I see you went with red also, guessing blue causes a PD panic?

 

[ONE-A-DAY]

I have looked at these online a few times now, I was concerned with longevity and the rest sounds great.


That appears pretty bright for just one and like the no holes drilled and wireless remote. I see you went with red also, guessing blue causes a PD panic?

Boat was red, and yeah too much drama with running with them on here so they are only when parked, in that case may as well color coordinate

 

[ONE-A-DAY]

This was one I used in the red boat, I’ve bought their cheaper typhon model as well and used two, one in each sponson, I tried this one this time and it worked fine, simpler with just the one

 

[rivermobster]

@OCMerrill boat looked pretty cool last night Maybe he will post up what he used...

 

[Springfield]

This was one I used in the red boat, I’ve bought their cheaper typhon model as well and used two, one in each sponson, I tried this one this time and it worked fine, simpler with just the one
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I like that, offered in stainless also.........order up.