Blue Mist '97
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Even though my boat is for sale, I can't stand it, so I have to figure out how to spend some money before spring. Therefore, I have decided to install some additional led lighting on the boat. Cockpit is already wired up in blue led strips, but I would like to light the motor compartment and update the cuddy cabin a bit.
Are there any preferences for brand? I am looking at Super Bright LED and Custom Dynamics "Stingerz" right now. Anyone used either of these brands? Other suggestions?
For those who may have installed lights already, how long a string do you need for the motor compartment. Would 4 strings 38-40" long be too much light? I would generally think that you can never have enough light in the motor compartment. At least when you get as old as me.
In cabin, I have taken out the OEM reading style lights that are mounted above and will put up 2 surface mount dome style led lights. I would also like to light the side compartments with a string each. Again would one 38-40" string be too much for that enclosed space? Would a 24" be better?
One other question. The cabin light switch is a 4-pin toggle switch. It is bad, so can I substitute a 3-pin toggle in it's place or must I replace it with a similar switch?
Are there any preferences for brand? I am looking at Super Bright LED and Custom Dynamics "Stingerz" right now. Anyone used either of these brands? Other suggestions?
For those who may have installed lights already, how long a string do you need for the motor compartment. Would 4 strings 38-40" long be too much light? I would generally think that you can never have enough light in the motor compartment. At least when you get as old as me.
In cabin, I have taken out the OEM reading style lights that are mounted above and will put up 2 surface mount dome style led lights. I would also like to light the side compartments with a string each. Again would one 38-40" string be too much for that enclosed space? Would a 24" be better?
One other question. The cabin light switch is a 4-pin toggle switch. It is bad, so can I substitute a 3-pin toggle in it's place or must I replace it with a similar switch?