longy509 Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 Hi just wondering if anyone is using hand held led spotlights for boating of a night if so how do they go with distance /reflection etc there are some on ebay for around the $100 mark rechargable/12v 10w cree Thanks Longy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
locodave Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 Hi mate, I have the Yellow dorcy one with 3 leds. 12v chargeable too. Love it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longy509 Posted January 20, 2014 Author Share Posted January 20, 2014 Cheers mate what model is that one how many lumens/watts is it. is it a real blue light if so how does it go with reflection off the water and also can u run it while it is charging Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
locodave Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 It is 500 Lumens, you can use it while charging but I never have. Hold the charge quite well. Not sure about the reflection, I normally use it to check for buoys and rock edges. But I find it good. Goes good long distance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
locodave Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 Lumens: 500 Lumens Run Time: 6.5 Hours Beam Distance: 282 Meters Water Resistant: Yes IPX4 Drop Test: 1 Meter LED Type: 3 - XPE Q5 Batteries: Rechargeable 41-0796 Q6 Product Material: Plastic Product Dimensions: 7.4" L x 4.00" W Stands: 9" tall Bezel/Head Dimensions: 4.5 " Package Dimensions: 10.5" L x 5.75" W x 12.5" H Product Weight: 3.8 lbs Available Color(s): Gray with Black Trim/Yellow and black trim Switch: Trigger switch with lock control Additional Features: Battery saver technology, 6.5 hours run time, locking trigger switch, AC Charger, DC Charger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Incredible Hull Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 It is 500 Lumens, you can use it while charging but I never have. Hold the charge quite well. Not sure about the reflection, I normally use it to check for buoys and rock edges. But I find it good. Goes good long distance. +1 I also have this same spot light. It is extremely bright and shines straight over 100m. Charging is good too, as it will automatically stop charging when its full. I.e. the red led charge light will switch off when full. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Aussie007 Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 (edited) i use a standard LED dolphin style torch if u cant see what your looking for with this torch chances are your far enough away from danger u might get pulled up by maritime or water police and if they ask to see a torch they are pretty set on u having a floating dolphin torch, ive been pulled up a couple times in the last year over the torch issue, copped a warning too for not having the right torch Edited January 20, 2014 by gazza Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
locodave Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 (edited) Yea but this torch is my spotter. Its not the floating torch required. I actually carry a diving torch too. Comes in handy if you ever drop something or forget bungs at night Edited January 21, 2014 by locodave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longy509 Posted January 21, 2014 Author Share Posted January 21, 2014 Cheers everyone the Yellow dorcy sounds like it is worth looking at Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catchin Jack Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 I use led spotlights on the boat and love them, you can see better with them compared to halogen etc, i've also gotten rid of all my spotlights on my 4wd and replaced them with led light bars, would never go back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longy509 Posted January 21, 2014 Author Share Posted January 21, 2014 I use led spotlights on the boat and love them, you can see better with them compared to halogen etc, i've also gotten rid of all my spotlights on my 4wd and replaced them with led light bars, would never go back. What brand of spot lights are u using CJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rexaway1234 Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 these are the spotlights that the coppers requested on all their new noosacats built they from the US can get them here pretty cheap tho I have the GOlight HID Stryker model that much better than halogen with no bulb to blow and beam reaches 1.5 km! There plenty LED models also and most remote controled http://www.golight.com/products/stryker_hid.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longy509 Posted January 22, 2014 Author Share Posted January 22, 2014 these are the spotlights that the coppers requested on all their new noosacats built they from the US can get them here pretty cheap tho I have the GOlight HID Stryker model that much better than halogen with no bulb to blow and beam reaches 1.5 km! There plenty LED models also and most remote controled http://www.golight.com/products/stryker_hid.html They look good they would have to draw a few watts though wouldnt they Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rexaway1234 Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 nup, look at spec sheet only about 12 amp peak on startup then dies back to 6 or something...the HID system much better than halogen..and LED use no power at all but will not have as much reach I installed myself and the remote joystick very easy sits in dash console Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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