Concept 39 Open Ultimate Lighting Upgrade Is the Concept 39 Open a luxury cruiser, a high-performance go-fast boat, or a serious offshore fishing machine? The truth is, it’s all three. With its custom-built nature, hybrid deep-V stepped hull, and the ability to hang quad outboards on the transom, this 39-foot center console is a blank … Read more
It’s intimidating for sure. But still, there are times when you need to drill a hole through the fiberglass of your boat. If you’re adding transom lights underwater or new hardware, you’ll need to drill some holes. To make this less frightening, it helps to know what lies beneath the gelcoat. Once you know if … Read more
Is your boat’s lighting system more annoying than helpful? Many owners struggle with lights that are too bright, the wrong color, or hard to control. Here’s how to fix your boat’s lighting with Shadow-Caster’s simple system of zones, modes, and scenes. A good lighting setup makes your boat feel more personal and enjoyable. Whether you … Read more
The only thing modern LED lights have in common with their incandescent cousins is that they both produce light. LEDs are smaller, brighter, cooler, and much more efficient than the traditional, power-hungry bulbs that have dominated the lighting market for over a century. LEDs have been a boon for boaters, offering superior lighting in a … Read more
By themselves, RGB lights are just lights with three colors—not very interesting. To get the most out of your RGB lights, they need to be paired with RGB LED controllers. RGB LED controllers are at the heart of any great light display. Three colors turn into a dozen, twenty, or over a million with the … Read more
LED Boat Light Wiring: Tools, Techniques & ABYC Basics Upgrading your boat’s lighting to LEDs is one of the easiest and most effective ways to improve both style and safety. This guide will walk you through the tools, hardware, and techniques required to wire LED lights in accordance with ABYC E-11 standards, ensuring a safe … Read more