Why Underwater Lighting?

• Signature night-time look – Create a luxurious, camera-ready halo with adjustable colors and beam angles.
• Safer nights – Illuminate the waterline for swimming, tender ops, and marina maneuvering.
• Marine life moments – Blue/green wavelengths often draw fish for magical evening views.
• Efficient & durable – Low-draw LEDs with long service life, robust thermal management, and corrosion-resistant housings.

What We Do (yachtservice.me)

• Concept & photometrics: Layouts for even coverage with minimal glare/hotspots.
• Professional installation: Flush, surface, or thru-hull mounting with ABYC-compliant wiring.
• Smart controls: RGB/RGBW, zones, dimming, scenes, music-sync, and remote/app control.
• System optimization: Voltage conditioning, surge protection, EMI/RFI hygiene.
• Maintenance & retrofits: Resealing, rewiring, lens cleaning, fixture upgrades.

Design & Installation Steps
Survey & Planning
Hull material/shape, transom geometry, swim platform, draft, and access paths. Confirm DC system capacity and breaker strategy.
Fixture Selection

• Mount: flush / surface / thru-hull (bronze, 316L stainless, anodized aluminum options).
• Output: 3,000–20,000+ lumens per fixture (real luminous flux, not “LED chip” claim).
• Optics: narrow (penetration) vs wide (wash); asymmetric beams to avoid glare.
• Color: single (Ice White/Deep Blue) or RGB/RGBW for full palette scenes.

Placement & Spacing
Uniform coverage across transom and quarters; avoid exhaust/strakes and turbulent flow. Typical spacing: 0.8–1.2 m between centers on the transom, plus side lights as required.
Power & Controls
Tinned marine cable, waterproof glands, dedicated fused circuits, solid-state relays/DMX or CAN bus as applicable. Voltage regulators and surge suppressors to stabilize under load.
Commissioning
Pressure/leak checks, polarity/grounding verification, thermal test at idle and after cruising, scene programming, and owner handover.
Tech & Compliance Notes

• Ingress protection: IP68/IP69K fixtures, pressure-tested seals, marine-grade potting.
• Standards: ABYC E-11 (DC systems), CE marking where applicable.
• Corrosion control: Anode strategy aligned to hull metals; isolate dissimilar metals; verify bonding system.
• EMI/RFI: Twisted pairs, proper routing, ferrites as needed to protect nav/audio systems.
• Thermal management: Heatsinking and cutback logic to protect LEDs during shallow or warm-water operation.

Smart Lighting Features

• Scene presets (Harbor, Swim, Cruise)
• Music-reactive mode (when tied to onboard AV)
• Geo-fencing (auto-on at mooring)
• App & panel control, voice-assistant bridges where desired
• Integration with MFDs and boat management systems (where supported)

Common Issues We Solve

• Uneven lighting / dark bands: Re-layout optics and spacing; correct aiming and output balance.
• Flicker or color shift: Stabilize supply, replace corroded connectors, add regulation.
• Water ingress: Reseal glands, replace compromised fixtures, improve bedding and torque spec.
• Control glitches: Firmware updates, bus termination fixes, re-addressing of nodes.

Care & Maintenance

• Rinse after saltwater use; periodic lens clean with non-abrasive agents.
• Inspect glands and cabling every 100 engine hours or quarterly in heavy use.
• Check zinc/anode wear and bonding continuity each season.
• Recalibrate scenes after any electrical work to maintain brightness uniformity.

FAQs
How many lights do I need?
Depends on beam angle, transom width, and desired brightness. Many 12–16 m yachts look balanced with 4–6 transom units plus optional quarter lights.
Can I install on any hull?
Yes—GRP, aluminum, and steel all work with the correct fixture body and isolation plan. We design the bonding/anode strategy accordingly.
Will lights overheat in shallow water?
Quality units include thermal throttling; we also place fixtures to stay submerged and test after installation.
Do they attract fish?
Blue/green wavelengths often draw baitfish and squid—results vary by location and season.
Any legal constraints?
Some marinas restrict high-intensity/strobe effects. We add presets that comply with local guidance.
Warranty?
Fixtures typically carry 2–5 years manufacturer warranty; our installation warranty covers workmanship per contract.
Packages (Typical Scopes)

• Essentials (single-color): 4× high-output transom lights, fused circuit, helm switch, commissioning.
• Signature (RGBW + zones): 6× lights, smart controller with scenes/dimming, app control, music-sync.
• Premium (wrap-around): 8–10× lights incl. quarters, multi-zone DMX/CAN, MFD integration, custom scenes.

(We’ll spec exact models/output after survey to match your hull, power budget, and aesthetic goals.)
Get Started
Ready to give your yacht that unmistakable night-time signature?
Contact yachtservice.me for a quick survey and tailored layout proposal with photometrics, power plan, and timeline.

• Design & installation by certified marine electricians
• ABYC-compliant wiring and sealing
• Smart control integration and owner training
• Post-install care and seasonal service

Let’s illuminate your yacht with elegance and reliability.