Boat Parade lighting

[fitz73222]

Hey guys,

Mama signed us up for a Christmas boat parade this year so I need to dress up the 22-2 for the parade. I dont really want to do the generator and 110 V lighting so what about a DC to AC inverter and run LEDS or 12 V LED Christmas lights or old style Incandescent but would probably eat up batteries. What are my options?

[jerryh3]

A 150 LED strand only uses about 7W, so you'll be fine with a small DC/AC inverter.

[Capt. Bob]

Interesting read.

http://forums.iboats.com/forum/boat-repair-and-restoration/electrical-electronics-audio-and-trolling-motors/539776-putting-christmas-lights-on-our-boat-for-the-first-time-looking-for-suggestions-pls

Don't forget a pic or two.

[kurantt]

So I am planning to be in a boat parade also, I connected three walmart led strands, 1-53', 2-20' to a 400W inverter and measured the current draw.  1.65A. That should not be an issue.  Picture attached. More to come next week!

[wingtime]

1.65 x 110V = 181 Watts. so your halfway there.  I can tell you I ran WAY more lights than that on my boat for the parades.  Here is a pic of my boat last year:

[fitz73222]

Holy cow Bruce!

[love2fish]

That lamp really ties the room together 

[wingtime]

"Aunt Clara's" bunny outfit put it over the top!