Underwater lights

The key, of course, is having the right lights. While navigation and safety lights are a legal requirement (and are usually installed when boats are manufactured), underwater lights are a completely different matter.

Firstly, the underwater environment is extremely harsh, so poor-quality products won’t last very long. More importantly, safety is an issue: electricity and saltwater don’t mix and getting this wrong can cause serious damage. And drilling a hole through the hull for a light fitting or cable opens up a whole range of potential issues around leaks and flooding.

There are other considerations – options vary depending on the size/type of boat and its construction material. And because of that old enemy, galvanic corrosion, metal boats have their own particular set of requirements. Trailer boats