I picked some up off amazon to install on my Ranger 188vs, as I am always having trouble with my current bow light going off (tried replacing entire mounting base with new from manufacturer and it still doesn't work right - New replacement light is $100+ vs $15 amazon led strip).
So, I want to know how others have installed them.

I have an accessory switch at the bow and console, was wondering how difficult it would be to hook it up to that or,

is it easier/better to tap into the existing wiring from the bow light base (im not sure which wire is which on the base but if I could somehow figure it out that might be the easiest?).

I saw one person cut out the rub rail and was thinking another option could be to run the wires through the channel to the back of the boat and into the battery compartment.

What did you guys do? Let me know!


Thanks!