Yes, through your marine display and the SCM-MFD-LC-KIT you can configure and control your entire boat lighting system. The SHADOW-CASTER™ system can be custom configured for up to six zones of lighting control. Note that one advantage of the SHADOW-CASTER™ multi-zone controls is that the system will not require any power switches as the system sends digital messages to all devices to tell them to turn on and off, along with color and brightness information.

Users that want to step up the level of control for their underwater and interior lighting should consider the SHADOW-CASTER™ Multi-Zone Lighting Controller. The SCM-ZC-KIT, is a 4-zone push button controller coupled to the SHADOW-CASTER™ Multi-Zone Lighting Controller. This kit provides the ability to control 4 zones of RGB lighting or SHADOW-CASTER™ products such as their underwater lights. With up to 15 amps over 4 zones, it provides enough capacity to light an entire boat. The multi-zone control also provides several options for color rotation and synchronizing lights to music.

Yes, Shadow-Caster has the SCM-SNLC Single Zone Lighting Controller that will output digital commands to underwater lights, and control up to 20 amps (250 watts) of RGB lighting.

All SHADOW-CASTER™ products, both single and multi-color, will work from a standard switch. In multiple light installations, current demand can add up quickly and exceed the capability of a standard switch. (2 SCR 24s on a 12 V system = 16 amps) In these cases consider a SHADOW-CASTER™ power box such as the SCM-PD-RELAY-4 to switch the current for up to 4 lights, or a SCM-PD-PLUS which will handle 6 lights. This provides not only a convenient way to connect and fuse multiple light installations, but a way to handle the high currents using a normal switch. In either case, simply toggling the power on or off will step the light to the next color.

By far the most popular choice is a full color light that will do any color and can accommodate any water condition. Bimini blue is the most popular single-color light. It creates a pleasant island glow around your boat regardless of water conditions. Generally, white is only recommended where pristine clear waters are abundant. Consider our blue and white for this condition as well. Green is a popular choice for in-shore fisherman as a way to attract bait fish. Red and ultra-blue are great when doing a red or violet themed lighting design for the entire boat

Certainly, more lights spaced close together will provide a more even and continuous glow. The SCM series come in a range of sizes of 4,6, and 10 LEDs. Smaller boats from skiffs up to 21ft (6 m), can be covered with one light on either side of the transom. The size of fixtures chosen typically depends on budget and desired brightness. Smaller skiffs are often adequate with one light in the middle. For larger boats using the SCR series, typical installation starts with two lights and one for every additional 5ft (1.5) of beam width over 3 meters.