www.iFourWinns.com

Greetz... I just finished installing a couple of oznium led lights. (oznium.com) So I guess I am ready to splash tomorrow. The hardest part was drilling holes in a perfectly good boat, running the wires and getting the LED lights working. Other than that I was a great weekend project.

Here are some pic.

This is a picture of the light screwed into the hull... I put them this close together because on the inside of the boat, in the engine compartment, that is where it is easily accessible and I didn't think I would drill into anything of importance.

Here is closer view.



The cat decided it need to help.


Dropping the ceiling compartment made a big difference in running the wires from the dash board, fuse box and the back of the engine compartment.



In the engine compartment I ran the wire around the water tank.


Here is the fuse box in the 2006 Four Winns Vista.


Here is the led lights installed and chalked.


Almost done.


Finished product I will follow up with some picture of the boat in the water.



I am still waiting for the toggle switch, right now I am using a toggle switch from WalMart.

I'll post that as well.

Hope this help some other folks thinking doing the LED project.

Happy Boating.

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2004 268 Vista "Satisfy My Sol"

I would love to see pictures of them in teh water at night. I looked at the same lights but I wanted to see someone elses first.

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"Where Da Go"
2002 248 Vista
Lafayette, IN
http://blueoceanlife.worldventures.biz

Hopefully, I will get some picture tomorrow. If so I will post them.

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2004 268 Vista "Satisfy My Sol"

Sweet mod. Price isn't bad either. I can't wait to hear how these work in the water....

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2007 358 T-5.7GXi IB
Previous Boats
'08 H240, '08 V318, '04 268, '04 225

why did you go with these two lights vs a strip of LEDs?

This is a project I want to do very soon, would like to see your night photos as well.

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2000 248 5.7L DP
'92, '94 SXI 750, '08 STX 15F, '12 Ultra LX 300
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powellcrazy -- there was no real reason going with the these led's bulbs over the strip. looking back now, i would have only had to drill one hole instead of two with the led bulbs. i think that one that i have install will be brighter and will show further back on the boat. i am not sure how the green will contrast on the water, but i will find out tonight. if i can get some decent night pictures i will post them... my camera is not that good.

also, noticed i installed these above the water line... it is less worry...

scott

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2004 268 Vista "Satisfy My Sol"

Interesting they did not design the spotlights to allow the wiring to go through the hull behind
the unit itself. Thus having no wires exposed on the outside of the boat. The pics on their website look like your lights will be nice and brite. Good work.

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One of 4 Previous (Sold) Boats:
2000 Four Winns 268 Vista

Current Boat: 2004 Chaparral 235 ssi cuddy

Are these lights not meant to be submersed?

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Walter

2003 248 Vista - VP 5.0 GXi
2009 Toyota Tundra SR5 5.7L 4x4

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One of 4 Previous (Sold) Boats:
2000 Four Winns 268 Vista

Current Boat: 2004 Chaparral 235 ssi cuddy

Thanks CaptM.

I guess if installed above the waterline as Scott did you would get more of a spread glow versus the beams you see on their website. That should look pretty cool! Looking forward to your update w/ pics Scott.

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Walter

2003 248 Vista - VP 5.0 GXi
2009 Toyota Tundra SR5 5.7L 4x4

Yes... they can be submerged... I just didn't feel comfortable drilling holes in my boat and having them below the water line, too. The location also allowed me to drill without having to worry about hitting any wires, pvc tubes, etc.

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2004 268 Vista "Satisfy My Sol"

hey Scott, were you able to get some pics?

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Walter

2003 248 Vista - VP 5.0 GXi
2009 Toyota Tundra SR5 5.7L 4x4

I went down to the marina last night... and my camera did really capture the lights, I think the camera flash is hurting the pic. . It might not have been dark enough... They do look really cool. I'll try again this weekend. I did notice that I had to have the outdrive straight. If I had it turn to one side it will block the led light. So if you're going to install them you might want to spread them out. The do work well above the water line.

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2004 268 Vista "Satisfy My Sol"

so your giving oznium the thumbs up, cool.

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Walter

2003 248 Vista - VP 5.0 GXi
2009 Toyota Tundra SR5 5.7L 4x4

Thanks for the feedback, still want to see a photo or two

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2000 248 5.7L DP
'92, '94 SXI 750, '08 STX 15F, '12 Ultra LX 300
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