Remote control deck lights

Started by oldjim, August 24, 2014, 01:05:41 PM

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oldjim

For club members only. Had several wanting deck lights so I put together parts for 3 sets in blue and three in red. Set has two 13 in strips and two 15 in sets plus remote control on/off switch or on/off plus dimmer switch. Front sets and switches come prewired and includes wire and connectors for second set. Switches are hidden under deck behind fish finder and wired thru boat power switch if boat has one (most modern boats have this). I will install free if you bring  boat to my house, but installation is really very simple and can be installed with out drilling the deck. 
Cost for set with on/off switch is $10 and cost for on/off plus built in dimmer is $12. Only have three of each kind of remote control switch, first come first serve. Pm me if you want a set, have blue now red next week. Pre wired connections are soldered with shrink wrap.
Oldjim

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Nutt

Doctor says I should stay away from other people.

oldjim

One set blue with dimmer sold, two left.
Oldjim

Ron Fogelson

What color is the best for night fishing and NOT bringing every bug from the lake to your boat?  I would think Red but thought I'd ask those who have been running these  ~gf

Russ199A

Red hands down.
If you want more protein in your diet then go with blue.  lo
I think we had a club member disable their blue led's on GB a couple months ago to get rid of the bugs.
2014, 2016 & 2017 TCTC AOY - With a little help from the man upstairs!

reconace33

Jim I'm definitely in for a set of blue if still available.
Trey

reconace33

Trey

oldjim

reconace33, All sets have r/c switch, the $12 set also has dimmer built into switch. The $10 set has only on/off.
FYI several web sites show that skeeters cannot see red and yellow light, but they often use carbon dixoide from our breath to find us.
those that have bow lights can really testify that the green side is the one that draws skeeters.
That said other bugs like mayfly will go to any light color.
I have had red on my boat for almost two years and it is definally better than blue if you want light, but fewer skeeters.
Blue is cool but as Russ said you will have more protein in your diet.
Pm me to orders lights.
Oldjim

Nutt

Jim, change mine to red, please.  I bring food with me when I fish.  Dont need extra skeeters or the protein.  LOL
Doctor says I should stay away from other people.

reconace33

I'll take the set with dimmer. Blue just looks to good. I'll thermocell those "woops"s to death lol
Trey

Russ199A

Quote from: reconace33 on August 26, 2014, 03:38:52 PM
I'll take the set with dimmer. Blue just looks to good. I'll thermocell those "woops"s to death lol
That's what I'm talkin bout.  ~roflmao
2014, 2016 & 2017 TCTC AOY - With a little help from the man upstairs!

reconace33

U free on Fridays Jim. I'm waiting on insurance adjuster so my boats out of commission. Good time to install some lights.  Also u got anything for the trailer both my blue legend illusion lights went out on the sides if my trailer.
Trey

oldjim

All red sets now sold.
Trey have a blue set done for someone who changed mind on color, I am retired so friday is ok with me.
Will pm you with how to find my house.

Oldjim

Bigwrench

I'd like to figure out how to wire mine with a remote !! That'd be slick and still need to add a dimmer.
Stop by the Garage and let me know if you have Maintenance issues that you need assistance with.

oldjim

Bigwrench
You can buy several types of RF units with built in dimmer, I get lower prices by buying thru E Bay. Really not to difficult to hook up I will be glad to help you. Pm me about what you need and how much you want to spend and I will show you where to buy and how to hookup.
Oldjim

Bigwrench


Quote from: oldjim on August 26, 2014, 09:52:16 PM
Bigwrench
You can buy several types of RF units with built in dimmer, I get lower prices by buying thru E Bay. Really not to difficult to hook up I will be glad to help you. Pm me about what you need and how much you want to spend and I will show you where to buy and how to hookup.
Oldjim
Thank you Jim I will try and message you tonight. I think remote control would be sweet !
Stop by the Garage and let me know if you have Maintenance issues that you need assistance with.

Chefpablo88

That was me that cut my Blue lights off the deck.... ~b~  Old Jim is right... DO NOT USE BLUE... lol

tha one

If u go blue get the dimmer switch lights r bright at night.   Dont know about red

oldjim

Will have all lights ordered ready for pick up sunday.
Have left three RC on/off switches with blue sets and bow lights.
I have included on all sets a manual disconnect so if lights are on and you drop controller in the water they can be turned off without cutting wires. The controllers are not waterproof. Also all controllers are on same frequency, so if your lights aren't doing what you set them for look around for some one pranking you.
Oldjim

Nutt

I picked up my set from John.  Thanks, Jim.  Now I just have to try to figure out how to install them.  Cant wait.
Doctor says I should stay away from other people.

Russ199A

If you need any help, Jim will help you get them installed.
2014, 2016 & 2017 TCTC AOY - With a little help from the man upstairs!

oldjim

Glad to help you put them on bring boat by my house in evening and we can get them on in an hour or so depending on boat type. Boats with out rod lockers on both sides are hardest to install, as you have to blindly fish out wires. Send me a pm when you want to bring boat and I will give you directions to house.
Oldjim

Nutt

Doctor says I should stay away from other people.

JMGullo

Ok guys ive given in and want some deck lights on my boat. As u know my boat is black white and silver or does the color of the boat really matter? I would like to do the trailer as well similar to Russ' s. Which color lights should I get??? Also Jim can we run some on the inside of my power poles? I think that would look awesome to have them lit up as well. If im going to do it I want to go all out lol. Jim get ready cuz im gonna need some help for sure.