Lighting design is
a science and an art, incorporate it into a yacht and there are additional
challenges and benefits. Yachts have their
own unique challenges when it comes to lighting. There are elements that need to be taken into
consideration – design, décor, heat, power consumption, durability, etc. There’s one type of light that can cover all
of these areas….LED lighting. LED lighting is the newest technology in
lighting. LED’s can be used to build
energy-efficient lighting products that save energy, help protect the
environment, reduce maintenance costs and make people and objects look much
more attractive than traditional lighting.
And they can last much longer than traditional lighting.
For the interior of
your yacht, LED lighting has the benefits of being small, flexible, durable,
and use less electrical energy on their own which in turn reduces the amount of
heat they produce. They also come in a
range of color temperatures to work with the design of your space. LED lights offer the range from warm lighting
to cooler lighting depending on the needs.
If your yacht has a crisp, clean all white interior, a cooler light will
set if off and give the whites a pure crisp look. If the interior is designed in warmer tones
with a lot of darker wood work you will want a warmer color to bring in the
warmth of the wood.
With the right
design, LED lights can have a lifetime of 50,000 hours and more in continuous
operation. Depending on how many hour-a-day they are operating, that can be
from 6 to 7 years to as many as 20 to 30.
The initial costs
of LED lighting are more expensive than traditional lighting but how do you
define expensive? Is it the up-front
cost of a light or do you factor in the cost of energy to run that light and
the cost to change the light bulbs?
You are cruising on
a warm summer night, the yacht is anchored and there are no mosquitoes buzzing
around yourself or the lights….Just another benefit of LED lighting. Studies have shown that insects fly less
towards LED lights than to traditional lamps.
Another perk of LED
lights on yachts is their durability in rough conditions. Other lamps have difficulties surviving the
water, salt, wave impact, vibration, UV radiation and the big temperature
differences on board. A correctly
constructed LED light can withstand the harshest conditions.
LED lights have the
ability to dim the light without flickering and they use less electrical
energy, which, on a boat, is the same as less diesel consumption. Electrical energy is a major issue when
designing a yacht, so anything you can do to reduce energy consumption is a
benefit – for the fuel use and the air conditioning.
The design element
with LED lighting is used to influence mood.
The programming of different LED colors can change the mood, or enhance
an experience. Applications include the
modification of a pool of illumination or a lounge light that changes according
to the time of day.
The interior and
exterior design of your yacht should be as unique, if not more, than your home.
For the interior of
your yacht, LED lighting has the benefits of being small, flexible, durable,
and use less electrical energy on their own which in turn reduces the amount of
heat they produce. They also come in a
range of color temperatures to work with the design of your space. LED lights offer the range from warm lighting
to cooler lighting depending on the needs.
If your yacht has a crisp, clean all white interior, a cooler light will
set if off and give the whites a pure crisp look. If the interior is designed in warmer tones
with a lot of darker wood work you will want a warmer color to bring in the
warmth of the wood. 
The initial costs
of LED lighting are more expensive than traditional lighting but how do you
define expensive? Is it the up-front
cost of a light or do you factor in the cost of energy to run that light and
the cost to change the light bulbs? 
LED lights have the
ability to dim the light without flickering and they use less electrical
energy, which, on a boat, is the same as less diesel consumption. Electrical energy is a major issue when
designing a yacht, so anything you can do to reduce energy consumption is a
benefit – for the fuel use and the air conditioning.
Lighting is the key
for any party. Properly placed lighting can define an outdoor patio while
adding stylish charm, creating a comfortable outdoor space that allows you and
your guests to enjoy the beauty of nature well into the evening. 
We have good news
for anyone that doesn’t like mosquitoes. LED lights DO NOT attract mosquitoes. YAY!!!!
Mosquitoes are attracted to fluorescent lights and other ultraviolet light
sources; and LED lights do not produce ultraviolet light. 
