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Old 07-01-2009, 08:19 AM
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Question Objective Side-by-side comparison of underwater / transom lights
There are a lot of new underwater lights on the market, and everyone seems to be looking for some definitive way to tell which ones are brightest and most effective.


I am planning to do an in-water comparison of some lights. We'll do an "under $500" category and an "under $1,000" category. We'll test products from Ocean LED amphibians, Abyss, maybe fish glow...
What other lights (brand and model) would you like to see compared?

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John, how about ScarabChris's products? They look pretty good.
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Perko makes a set,I just put a set on my boat.
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I'd like to also see the ones made for dock lighting.
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John, how about ScarabChris's products? They look pretty good.
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Those are the coastalnightlights.com in Mr. Demeanor's post right above yours.
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I would be happy to participate in the comparison. I have then in the under $500.00 (price is $190.00) range and under $100.00 (price is $99.00) range.


I will even loan you a couple or sell you a set at a nice discount if you plan to buy them.
Shoot me an IM or an email when you're ready.
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Thanks Guys!

I'll definitely include the Coastal Lights. I see that many people seem to like them. Chris - I'll be in touch. Thanks!

I know they sell a lot of those amphibians so we'll include those also. Any others?

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Thanks Guys!

I'll definitely include the Coastal Lights. I see that many people seem to like them. Chris - I'll be in touch. Thanks!

I know they sell a lot of those amphibians so we'll include those also. Any others?

John
Couldn't find your side by side comparison of Transom lights. Im about to buy. Any data to share?
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ShadowCaster. Not sure which category they're in.

And maybe Aqualuma as well.

Those are the two brands I have so I'm throwing them out there out of sheer curiousity in how they stack up.
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ShadowCaster. Not sure which category they're in.

And maybe Aqualuma as well.

Those are the two brands I have so I'm throwing them out there out of sheer curiousity in how they stack up.
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trying to get discounts on light... lame
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Prior to today, the last post on this thread was 07/02/2009
I don't see any results, so obviously he must be running some pretty intensive 2 year tests and I just thought I would add a few more test subjects.

Really I read/replied last night on my phone and didn't even notice the dates, my bad.
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"Most effective" at doing what?
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