Boat lighting with LED strip and aluminium profile

To maximise your safety and comfort, you should pay attention to your boat’s lighting. Depending on the boat, products suitable for 12V, 24V or 230V systems are chosen. This article presents the lighting that the team at LVI Dalton implemented with LED strip and aluminium profile for their boat. The LED strips were made ready for installation by LedStore’s LedPajka, which made the project much easier.

Versatile LED strip and aluminium profile to protect the LEDs

They wanted to bring light into the boat, not only to the roof spotlights but also to other areas. The solution turned out to be indirect LED strips mounted on an aluminium profile. The LED strips were installed indirectly above the group of sofas behind the curtain wall, so that the light source is hidden but the light opens up beautifully into the living area. This LED strip was installed on the straight wall of the boat. However, boats often have curved shapes, as is the case here. We also wanted to bring the light in through the floor under the curved cabinetry for an atmospheric effect. There were three options: a) to attach the LED strip to the curved shape to illuminate forward without a profile, b) to choose a strip that bends sideways and attach it without a profile, or c) to choose a low aluminium profile for the LED strip that bends to the curved shape. Option c) was chosen with a shallow surface profile, which is attached to the surface by means of screw clips. There are several advantages to attaching the LED strip to the aluminium profile: the aluminium profile is quite flexible so it can be made to conform to the shape of the surface. The profile extends the life of the strip, as aluminium conducts heat away from the strip. The LED strip adheres firmly to a flat metal surface. The profile comes with a matt white cover that diffuses the light and protects the LED strip from dust and bumps. The aluminium profile can also be cut to exactly the right size.

At LedPaja, LED strips were cut to size and the boat’s lighting was mounted on an aluminium profile and connected to wireless controllers.

Boat lighting was installed on both 12V and 230V supply

LedStore’s LED strips offer options for different systems. When purchasing a Led strip, you must choose between 12V or 24V. If the boat lighting will be on a 230V system, a transformer/power supply will also be connected to the led strip. The customer chose both 12V and 24V led strip, and transformers for the 24V strip.

The boat can easily be equipped with additional light for small spaces such as cupboards or drawers. If you want to avoid wiring altogether, go for a rechargeable multi-functional light, the Wanda. It can also be taken along on an excursion, as it attaches to the object with a magnet, and can therefore be easily detached to take with you. The photos below are from another customer who loved the versatility of the Wanda on a sailing trip.

Ask us more about boat lighting and come and see the options on site at LedSTore, or online at ledstore.fi!

Sanna Salmela

Lighting blogger and lighting consultant at LedStore since 2016. Background in marketing, sales and communications since 2006. I love how, one article at a time, we bring our lighting expertise to the public, opening up the world of light and its possibilities.

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