deck lighting

[ctyler57]

Has anyone used license plate lights on their decks for lighting. Seems to me with the shroud it would be a good way to cut out the glare from the lights. The problem is I dont think they will be bright enought to really help. If anyone has done this or has an opinion let me know

[Williep99]

My worry besides the light being limited would be that it will stick out too far. That’s a recipe to catch rods, line, net or feet. I think at some point it will get broken off.

[catdude28]

Have a look at the Oznium bolt type lights. Very onubtrusive, very bright, and inexpensive. Lots of info here on BBC on them and lot use them.

[BrotherJim]

I put ozoniums on my deck very pleased
Recommend dimmer switch

[jpt7779]

https://thmarinesupplies.com/collect...d-applications

Bluewater LED has great kits.

Green and Red are the best colors to preserve your night vision.

[AndrewM-Fishing]

I purchased the Bluewater Kit for my skeeter. They are awesome. A buddy put together an identical kit with cheap amazon specials. Lights are virtually identical but he paid 1/4 of the price I did. Maybe longevity of the amazon ones would be questionable but it's been a year and no issues yet. If I could do it again I'd save the money and go the route he did.

[@Reel_Chris]

$40 on Amazon gets you enough LED strip lights to do the gunnels of a 19 foot boat

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[bhmsupra]

Blue Water LED (white) with a dimmer switch. Do it once and do it right.
Don't do RED or Blue. It messes with your eyes all night.
Been here, done this.

[jpt7779]

Blue Water LED (white) with a dimmer switch. Do it once and do it right.
Don't do RED or Blue. It messes with your eyes all night.
Been here, done this.

As a professional aviator for 45 years, in the USAF (F16s) for 22 years and 23 years at American Airlines, with thousands of hours of night flying, I can emphatically tell you green and red are the best for preserving night vision at low illumination levels! I was a NVG (night vision goggle) instructor for years. Why do you think all NVGs, HUD (heads up display), helmet mounted displays are green and cockpit instruments are predominantly red background? Any lights turned up too high are bad no matter the color. The purpose of the lights on a bass boat are to simply illuminate the hull so as to not fall out, not pimp your ride! White inside all the boxes and live wells for sure. Blue, purple, etc are terrible for night vision but look cool……..The headlamp I wear on my hat is off until I need it to tie on a bait, remove a hook etc and always takes a minute or two to get good night vision back. Keep all lights as dim as you can stand it. High illumination levels of any color ruins your night vision and will certainly drive you nuts.

[bqtoot]

As a professional aviator for 45 years, in the USAF (F16s) for 22 years and 23 years at American Airlines, with thousands of hours of night flying, I can emphatically tell you green and red are the best for preserving night vision at low illumination levels! I was a NVG (night vision goggle) instructor for years. Why do you think all NVGs, HUD (heads up display), helmet mounted displays are green and cockpit instruments are predominantly red background? Any lights turned up too high are bad no matter the color. The purpose of the lights on a bass boat are to simply illuminate the hull so as to not fall out, not pimp your ride! White inside all the boxes and live wells for sure. Blue, purple, etc are terrible for night vision but look cool……..The headlamp I wear on my hat is off until I need it to tie on a bait, remove a hook etc and always takes a minute or two to get good night vision back. Keep all lights as dim as you can stand it. High illumination levels of any color ruins your night vision and will certainly drive you nuts.

Roger that!

[TroyBoy30]

red is awesome for night and does not attract bugs