New LED lights

wowzer52 · Post by **wowzer52** » Tue Feb 16, 2010 11:45 pm

I just installed all new replacement LED cabin lights. They are definetly a different kind of light but after getting used to them I like them much better than the old lights and I should save a lot of battery power. Check them out.

They go great with the new cushions and carpet I just put in.

Rodman · Post by **Rodman** » Tue Feb 16, 2010 11:59 pm

Those will work nicely. Not draw any power at all. Where did you get them?

LSP · Post by **LSP** » Wed Feb 17, 2010 6:01 am

nice job .... same carpet throughtout? .... salon too?

wowzer52 · Post by **wowzer52** » Wed Feb 17, 2010 9:53 pm

A local distributer assembles and sells these lights to RV manufacturers (Winnebago) and RV supply stores. A friend of mine works there and got them for me. I still need to get the LED anchor light but that is just a replacement bulb.
The carpet in the salon is just a little darker than the carpet in the galley but I am the only one that can tell the difference. I found remnants that were the right size and cut in the hatches. The hatch seams match so well that with the hatches closed you can't tell they are even there.
The cushion covers were a little spendy though. My wife picked out the material ($450.) and the apholstry work was another $500. for labor. But when mama's happy everyones happy and the new carpet makes it warmer and quieter so my wife is more comfortable on the boat which means more boat time.

LSP · Post by **LSP** » Thu Feb 18, 2010 6:02 am

It sure turned out nice.

foofer b · Post by **foofer b** » Thu Feb 18, 2010 9:42 am

Are the lights significantly brighter? With less current draw?

randyp · Post by **randyp** » Thu Feb 18, 2010 4:57 pm

I switched over to LED fixtures for the reading lights over both sides of our v-berth, but was disappointed in the output of those. I cheaped out and should have spent some money on them. On the other had I installed an LED red/white overhead light on the inside of the hardtop and that has been a great addition. Also replaced the all-around/anchor light with an LED and the output has been the same if not a bit brighter than the old incandescent fixture. Current draw on these fixtures is in the milliamps range so they are real battery savers. I like those lights you installed in the cabin. I'll start searching the RV sights more often.

wowzer52 · Post by **wowzer52** » Thu Feb 18, 2010 10:32 pm

LEDs are more directional than the old lights but I turned these sideways for a better wash. These shine farther sideways than lengthways but the light is more of a daylight type of light and where there was a single I put a double for more of an even wash. You really can't tell what they are like until after dark because the light from these blends with the daylight more than the incandescents. All of the cabin lights together use about the same amount of power as one of the old incandescent bulbs and LEDs don't produce heat until you get about twenty or so together and then the temperature is just warm to the touch. It took about an hour for me to get used to them but now I wouldn't change back for anything. I have noticed that some yacht builders are installing LED cabin lights but the lights they use are smaller and it takes several more of the small lights to do the same job as the incandescents. If any of you are interested the web site is http://www.kaperII.com The phone number is 800-336-2011, Don't forget the time difference for the west coast if they don't answer. I was told that these lights are a farely new addition so they might not be in there catalog.

randyp · Post by **randyp** » Fri Feb 19, 2010 10:32 am

Thanks. Just added the site to my favorites. I'll check em out when the snow melts!

alexander38 · Post by **alexander38** » Thu Dec 09, 2010 6:46 am

2 post both about led lighting ? Do I smell spam ?

prowlersfish · Post by **prowlersfish** » Thu Dec 09, 2010 6:51 am

Penthea , What type of boat do you have ?

Stripermann2 · Post by **Stripermann2** » Thu Dec 09, 2010 8:39 am

prowlersfish wrote:Penthea , What type of boat do you have ?

Welcome Penthea.
I see you have posted twice now. Tell us a bit about yourself with an introduction. Most folks introduce themselves when they join and offer some information so we can get to know them.

Thanks.

rossjo · Post by **rossjo** » Thu Dec 09, 2010 8:49 am

I've replaced most of my lights with LEDs now. Many of my ceiling unit shave provision for switching on 1 bulb, and then the 2nd. Since I hate the white LED light, I leave an incandescent bulb in he 2nd position and only turn on the 2nd bulb when eating or entertaining.

In the saloon, I found light strips with white and yellow LEDs intermixed. It creates a very 'warm" light, much like an incandescent bulb, and we love it. Need to find more of these.

I use while LED light strips in the "engine room" as well.

Paul · Post by **Paul** » Thu Dec 09, 2010 10:47 am

Saloon??? Shouldn't there be ceiling fans in a saloon?

boatman2100 · Post by **boatman2100** » Thu Dec 09, 2010 11:03 am

They look great!