BumbleBee180 Posted May 13, 2015 Report Share Posted May 13, 2015 I'm about to order some LEDs. I'm looking at the blue water Night Blaster Deck system ($89.99) and the bps boat LED kit which is on sale for $59.97. Does anyone have either or know which would be the brightest or really any thoughts on either of them or another brand? Lol. I'll be getting the lights in blue. Thanks in advance for the help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G31754sc Posted May 13, 2015 Report Share Posted May 13, 2015 blue water the cheap stuff wont last i know ive used both blue water is best Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveHTN Posted May 13, 2015 Report Share Posted May 13, 2015 I have the bluewater nav lights on the front of mine. Though I haven't tried the bps, IMO, just looking at em I can tell a big quality difference. Bps don't look near as well made, nor as streamlined. Typically get what you pay for but that's my .02 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie De Vera Posted May 13, 2015 Report Share Posted May 13, 2015 Typically get what you pay for +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BumbleBee180 Posted May 13, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2015 Thanks guys. Blue water was what I had in mind just saw the bps and got curious. I also agree you get what ya pay for. I'd rather buy lights that will hold up and look good. I'll probably order the blue water deck lights plus some compartment lights in the next couple of days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeP Posted May 13, 2015 Report Share Posted May 13, 2015 Almost every LED sold in America is made by Cree so regardless of the name on the package it's probably the same stuff. The people that pay $1200 for a Rigid light bar make me laugh because they're buying a $300 light bar by Cree with $900 worth of marketing and sponsor dollars.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trackertxw175 Posted May 14, 2015 Report Share Posted May 14, 2015 The kit i used is from BPS. Bought two separate UV strips and green strips to add to outside. Used them night fishing last week and they are very bright. As far as how durable, only time will tell at a later update. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MOONlite Posted May 14, 2015 Report Share Posted May 14, 2015 (edited) Almost every LED sold in America is made by Cree so regardless of the name on the package it's probably the same stuff. The people that pay $1200 for a Rigid light bar make me laugh because they're buying a $300 light bar by Cree with $900 worth of marketing and sponsor dollars.... very few lights made in china use Cree LEDs. most companies do not build their own lights. they contract the lights from china with their name put on but most do not list the manufacturer location. you are correct about the pricing. they buy basically the same light as the discount lights, triple the price, and pay websites and snake oil salesmen to pump their product. with the higher pricing, they can offer extended warranties. very few list the lumen output, wattage, or other specs and even if they did, most over rate their lights. the only true test is a side by side comparison. Edited May 14, 2015 by MOONlite Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BumbleBee180 Posted May 14, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2015 Thanks to everyone who has relpied to my question. That bps kit looks great on your boat! I'm glad I now know the bps looks good. I may go that route now. Whatever I buy I will try to get pics put on here when I get the lights on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
softbaitmaker Posted May 14, 2015 Report Share Posted May 14, 2015 My Skeeter is all BPS lights and they are great for what I was looking for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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