Ha! Minimal oversight? (28’)

I use a “strap wrench” to tighten and remove it. You can grab one from most any hardware store. The light itself is filled with epoxy so it appears to be pretty leak proof (if there is such a thing). I haven’t had any leaks with the light in the couple years I’ve been using it.

Hahaha. Could use some fresh bottom paint. Or I can just turn off the light and pretend I’ve painted it!

Thanks. And, I agree. It’s not for everyone. But, given how it worked out, I think it can be done by many more people than would do traditional lights and drill holes in their boat. Start small and you may surprise yourself at how much you can do!

I actually looked at those. My worry was that with how low the drain plug is, the Y would hang the back of the light into the water stream below the hull. That seemed like it could put a lot of strain on the light and the bilge drain fitting. Didn’t want to risk it. But, that setup may work great on another hull design.

Totally. Sometimes we have to do the same depending on the steepness of the ramp. Good tip!

Thanks! Couldn’t agree more. The unit definitely splits the light in two. It gets a little brighter if I trim the unit in the slip.

Thanks!!! Good luck!

Thanks! It worked better than I thought it would.

8’6” so it can be trailered without wide load status

Thanks! I have some shot that I need to edit. Going to try to get them out soon.

Wow! Good eye! A gift from the wife.

Thanks!!! Really appreciate it!

Fascinating! The underside is already white, but reflective could be interesting.

Thanks, SuperFlyfisher101! I agree! Super worth it.

Glowy glow is a good thing! Oddly, we don't run much at night. Usually on the hook or at a dock once it gets dark. Did a lot more moving at night in our previous boat. Mostly day trips then.

Big boat. Big truck. A guy can dream!

So glad you enjoyed it! I'm the same. Hate drilling holes if I don't have to.

Thanks so much Phil! Really appreciate it!

Hey Alex, I absolutely would. We had one issue with the power supply dying on the blue light, but the manufacturer replaced it at no charge. We also bought a white one that is still going strong. I switch them back and forth between trips as the mood strikes me. Thanks for checking in!

Thanks a ton! Great to “meet” a fellow New Jersian(?). Go Phils!

Thanks so much! I’m glad you enjoyed it!

Can’t say for sure, but I found the white one looks brighter than the blue. The brightness is also really dependent on what’s suspended in the water. We’ve seen it go from pretty average looking to really bright over two different nights in the same slip but with different currents.

Thank you! Great suggestions! For the brightness, it depends. I later bought a white light from them which definitely looks brighter than the blue. The slip in the video was pretty shallow with a silty bottom. We’ve had the light look brighter in clearer water and deeper slips. Also found the white light tends to attract more fish than the blue. Thanks for watching!

Congratulations!!! You’ll love it. There’s certainly a lot to get used to, but off the top of my head: don’t skimp on brakes (stopping is usually more important that starting), pay attention to the tow vehicle’s max towing capacity taking into account both the trailer and the boat weight (along with anything in the boat), and I really think 4WD is important. Too many times I’ve seen trucks struggle to get back up a ramp that’s a little slippery or when they get their back tires wet. 4WD with a “low” setting locks you hubs and gives you extra torque at all four wheels. It had made some pretty steep ramps really easy for us. Good luck! Check in on how it’s going.

So glad it was helpful for you!

Thanks for the suggestion. FYI, she’s just under 28 feet - with an 8 1/2 foot beam to keep her under the wide load laws in many U.S. states.

@@foveaaero1978 thank you

I use a strap wrench to take it out and tighten it. It's a little more work than a standard plug, but very doable each time. Maybe 45 seconds instead of 30. Once it's out, l'Il let it hang on the wire which I fastened in the bilge. It would be a bit of a pain to disconnect the wire each time.

So glad it was helpful! The blue is “subtle”. The white light is a good bit brighter, but maybe less cool depending on what you’re looking for.

Totally get it! Definitely not as bright as a few lights. I saw kits to put lights on the end of the trim tabs. 🤔

Thanks! Me too!!!

Awesome! So glad you like it. Definitely pleased given how easy and cheap.

It is an interesting thought. I’m familiar with weight distributing hitches on travel trailers. Unfortunately, most boat trailers are not compatible with weight distributing hitches. Boat trailers typically have surge brakes which wouldn’t work with one. To be safe, we made sure we are within towing limits for the truck, we have disc brakes on all wheels, and we beefed up the rear suspension on the truck with SuperSprings. It actually pulls (and stops!) nicely.

Maybe. Wouldn’t get the “glow” from underwater lights, but might have a cool shimmering effect. 🤔

Thanks John! I have a hard drive with me on the boat right now to do some editing. 🤞

@@boatingcavu6127 that would be awesome!!! I watch all of your videos in a row just now lol Love the way you explain everything. Hope to see some soon. Can you make one with a walk around of your truck and boat? I subscribed and hit the notifications so I won’t miss when you post lol

Awesome! Thank you! Will do.

RawPah Thanks for the feedback! We’re dropping a video that goes into more detail on how we launch and recover and what we look for in boat ramps. We’ll definitely include more details on both trailering and boating. Thx!

Great questions! We’ll include more trailering and boating tips and tricks this season. We would love to see more people feel comfortable getting into trailering and experience all the benefits it provides! Thanks again!

That is awesome! It’s an underrated but amazing way to experience a wide variety of places with your boat. More people should try it!

What size vehicle do you use? Thanks

@@brandongunnells7175 I would get a 2500 or 3500 High output diesel dodge is king right now on trailer capacity

Launch it at a ramp?

@@tylerhargett1425yep!

Love it! It’s super easy to add them to your boat using the drain plug light if you decide to go that way.

Congratulations! The Rinker 270 was on our short list. Great boat! Best of luck with your rig. Sounds like you’ll be all set for some amazing boating.

Hi! That’s Navionics. I use it for navigation, tides, and to ensure we’re not dragging. There’s more about it in our anchoring video.