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Just ordered one. If anyone has a picture of how they wired it send a photo. I think i am just going to put a switch under the hatch and just turn it on when we need it. I went green.
 
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I ordered one too. It'll be a few before I install it though.
 
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Maybe a dumb question, but why not just put underwater transom lights?
 
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Outdrive1 said:
I ordered one too. It'll be a few before I install it though.
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it can't be too difficult. One positive and one negative connection from barrier strip at dash or engine compartment. Install switch in series in the power line. Done.
 
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whiteworks said:
Maybe another dumb question, how do you drain your bilge if you have one of these in that hole?
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It's just a wire lead, you'd leave enough slack to pull the plug out.

It looks super easy and like someone said, you don't have to cut any holes.
 
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Outdrive1 said:
It's just a wire lead, you'd leave enough slack to pull the plug out.

It looks super easy and like someone said, you don't have to cut any holes.
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Worst case just crimp on some waterproof quick disconnects.
 
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Phebus said:
They just replace the bilge plug. Still screw in and out.
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I haven't seen 1 but I would guess that it fits into the drain hole and maybe has an outer ring on the outside of the transom that holds the leds , and the plug screws in n out of the sleeve that goes through the transom ?

I haven't seen 1 does anyone have a link ?
 
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Outdrive1 said:
It's just a wire lead, you'd leave enough slack to pull the plug out.

It looks super easy and like someone said, you don't have to cut any holes.
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well, there you have it :)
 
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blt4spd2 said:
Just ordered one. If anyone has a picture of how they wired it send a photo. I think i am just going to put a switch under the hatch and just turn it on when we need it. I went green.
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Frank give Bob a call he'll xplain any ??? you may have , they've been installing a couple per week on customers boats ..








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ROZ said:
it can't be too difficult. One positive and one negative connection from barrier strip at dash or engine compartment. Install switch in series in the power line. Done.
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Exactly ROZ and leads are marked + & - to make it a no brainer ;)










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Just bought one.. Already receivied conformation of shipping. Great service.
 
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I didn't see a link to the site. Can you post one.
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this may help and the RDP classifieds as well :beer

http://www.ebay.com/itm/BLUE-LED-DR...028759&pt=Boat_Parts_Accessories_Gear&vxp=mtr

http://www.ebay.com/itm/LED-Drainpl...596082&pt=Boat_Parts_Accessories_Gear&vxp=mtr

http://www.ebay.com/itm/GREEN-LED-D...174232&pt=Boat_Parts_Accessories_Gear&vxp=mtr


http://www.ebay.com/itm/Yamaha-Jet-..._Accessories_Gear&vxp=mtr&hash=item2c646f8b2d

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Yamaha-Jet-..._Accessories_Gear&vxp=mtr&hash=item2c646f94ea

http://www.ebay.com/itm/RED-LED-DRA..._Accessories_Gear&vxp=mtr&hash=item2c63d9594e







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So I take it this is for boaters that don't remove thier drain plug after they take the boat outta the water????:headscratch:
 
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I bought a blue one too and have yet to install it. Im still deciding whether to run the power to my transom light so when i hit the nav lights it comes on OR just run it to my battery and put an inline toggle switch.

The problem for me with running it to my transom light is mine is behind the side panel and would have to remove all 3 batteries, then the rear bench seat to just to remove the side panel.

The issue with running it straight to my batteries with an inline toggle switch is the toggle switch's i have seen on the internet are kindy bulky and are for lamps. The toggle switches i have seen at auto parts stores are for ones that you would mount in the dash and im not gonna go through that headache.

The inline toggle switch is nice though cause from what i have heard on another thread about this exact topic is that its illegal to run those lights. So if you do get stopped you can just raise the hatch and switch it off real quick.

Here is the other thread talking about all the same stuff we are talking about here:


http://www.riverdavesplace.com/forums/showthread.php?t=69643&highlight=led+drain+plug
 
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fed4life said:
I bought a blue one too and have yet to install it. Im still deciding whether to run the power to my transom light so when i hit the nav lights it comes on OR just run it to my battery and put an inline toggle switch.

The problem for me with running it to my transom light is mine is behind the side panel and would have to remove all 3 batteries, then the rear bench seat to just to remove the side panel.

The issue with running it straight to my batteries with an inline toggle switch is the toggle switch's i have seen on the internet are kindy bulky and are for lamps. The toggle switches i have seen at auto parts stores are for ones that you would mount in the dash and im not gonna go through that headache.

The inline toggle switch is nice though cause from what i have heard on another thread about this exact topic is that its illegal to run those lights. So if you do get stopped you can just raise the hatch and switch it off real quick.

Here is the other thread talking about all the same stuff we are talking about here:


http://www.riverdavesplace.com/forums/showthread.php?t=69643&highlight=led+drain+plug
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Run a serperate switch for the light. You really don't want to get popped every time you drive the boat at night....
 
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RUNNINHOTRACING163.1 said:
this may help and the RDP classifieds as well :beer

http://www.ebay.com/itm/BLUE-LED-DR...028759&pt=Boat_Parts_Accessories_Gear&vxp=mtr

http://www.ebay.com/itm/LED-Drainpl...596082&pt=Boat_Parts_Accessories_Gear&vxp=mtr

http://www.ebay.com/itm/GREEN-LED-D...174232&pt=Boat_Parts_Accessories_Gear&vxp=mtr


http://www.ebay.com/itm/Yamaha-Jet-..._Accessories_Gear&vxp=mtr&hash=item2c646f8b2d

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Yamaha-Jet-..._Accessories_Gear&vxp=mtr&hash=item2c646f94ea

http://www.ebay.com/itm/RED-LED-DRA..._Accessories_Gear&vxp=mtr&hash=item2c63d9594e







ROCK ON IRISH 69 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Thanks for the link. I didn't realize you guys did plug led. I thought only underwater transome lights.

We'r usually off the water by dusk, but I'm going to get one anyway. Ya never know when it may come in handy.

Plus it will help remind me that my plug is in :D
 
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rivergames said:
Run a serperate switch for the light. You really don't want to get popped every time you drive the boat at night....
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no problems so far in Illinois with the different colours but a seperate switch is a great and simple solution ... guys have also bought different colors and wired them with bullet connectors (quick disconect) and switch colors weekend to weekend .
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rivergames said:
Run a serperate switch for the light. You really don't want to get popped every time you drive the boat at night....
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I agree, this is what im going to do. Now if somebody can come up with a trick little inline toggle switch that would be sweet!!!

RUNNINHOTRACING163.1 are you listening????? LOL
 
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ROZ said:
Thanks for the link. I didn't realize you guys did plug led. I thought only underwater transome lights.

We'r usually off the water by dusk, but I'm going to get one anyway. Ya never know when it may come in handy.

Plus it will help remind me that my plug is in :D
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Off the water by Dusk ???? Lochness monster out west :eek: the party just starts getting good at Dusk :D:D








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I would either install a dedicated switch, or run it off the anchor light position on the running light switch. Most running light switches have a position that turns on the stern light without the bow lights.
 
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Phebus said:
I would either install a dedicated switch, or run it off the anchor light position on the running light switch. Most running light switches have a position that turns on the stern light without the bow lights.
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I'm going to put mine on its own switch.
 
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fed4life said:
I agree, this is what im going to do. Now if somebody can come up with a trick little inline toggle switch that would be sweet!!!

RUNNINHOTRACING163.1 are you listening????? LOL
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i'm Listening :thumbsup mmmm inline toggle switch :eek: i emailed the thread to the Boyz (Bob) that'll give em something to do on Easter LOL they been working 80 hour weeks since March .





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Blue lights are definitely considered emergency lights. Back in high school, I had a baja bug with a polished aluminum firewall and a bunch of polished/chromed parts. I had a couple of green lights tucked up by the engine and luckily had them on a toggle switch. I got pulled over in Dana Point by the Sheriff because of my "illegal emergency lights" and said my green lights looked blue from a distance. And believe it or not, I was a smart ass back then too. :p I asked the cop if someone was really going to mistake a hugger orange 1964 baja bug for an actual emergency vehicle. The cop pulls out a knife and says "I can cut them for you right now if you like." :p I said no need, they are on a switch.

The spirit of this law is meant to be around people running lights to look like they are official emergency or LE vehicles/vessels....not to stop people from running LAM lighting that is obvious to a blind guy from 30 miles that the lowered civic with blue LED lights in his fender wells is not an actual emergency vehicle.
 
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Phebus said:
I would either install a dedicated switch, or run it off the anchor light position on the running light switch. Most running light switches have a position that turns on the stern light without the bow lights.
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good point ...:champagne:







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Phebus said:
I would either install a dedicated switch, or run it off the anchor light position on the running light switch. Most running light switches have a position that turns on the stern light without the bow lights.
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While i agree with you and that would be the best way to do it, for ME it would require removing alot of shit just to do that, i.e batteries, bench seat, all the side paneling on driver side as well my driver seat. To much of a pain in the ass for me to do that.

Im gonna do the inline toggle switch idea if i can just find a nice inline toggle switch.
 
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fed4life said:
While i agree with you and that would be the best way to do it, for ME it would require removing alot of shit just to do that, i.e batteries, bench seat, all the side paneling on driver side as well my driver seat. To much of a pain in the ass for me to do that.

Im gonna do the inline toggle switch idea if i can just find a nice inline toggle switch.
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fed4life said:
While i agree with you and that would be the best way to do it, for ME it would require removing alot of shit just to do that, i.e batteries, bench seat, all the side paneling on driver side as well my driver seat. To much of a pain in the ass for me to do that.

Im gonna do the inline toggle switch idea if i can just find a nice inline toggle switch.
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No way to run a fish tape down the gunnel from front to rear?
If not, it would be easy to make a little mounting plate for a google and just mount it in the bilge.
 
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Phebus said:
No way to run a fish tape down the gunnel from front to rear?
If not, it would be easy to make a little mounting plate for a google and just mount it in the bilge.
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thats what makes it nice in the Skater with that 4" PVC front to rear :thumbsup ;) now whats a google ??? that switch Link comes with mounting plate, toggle switch, & indicator light for $4 bucks :eek:
 
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RUNNINHOTRACING163.1 said:
thats what makes it nice in the Skater with that 4" PVC front to rear :thumbsup ;) now whats a google ??? that switch Link comes with mounting plate, toggle switch, & indicator light for $4 bucks :eek:
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Google is an iphone autocorrect for toggle. :p
 
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I put one in the boat this week, tried it last night at the lake you can hardly see it, not very bright.
 
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