{"product_id":"shadow-caster-sc3-great-white-pontoon-light-12v","title":"Shadow Caster SC3 Great White Underwater Pontoon LED Light","description":"\u003cp class=\"nvn-hero\"\u003eThe Shadow Caster SC3 is a 3 inch underwater LED built for aluminum pontoon boats. Up to 3,000 lumens of Great White light, a wide 120 degree beam, and a made-in-America build that lives below the waterline without complaint. It's the clean, tough way to light up the water off the back of your pontoon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Shadow Caster SC3 is a 3 inch underwater LED built specifically for aluminum pontoon boats, and it's made right here in America. Drop up to 3,000 lumens of Great White light off the back of your pontoon and the water behind the boat lights up in a clean, wide glow. The 120 degree beam spreads that light out instead of throwing a tight spot. On a summer evening at the sandbar or tied up in a quiet cove, that glow is what turns an ordinary night on the lake into something people remember.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePontoon owners tend to fall for underwater lights the first time they see a neighbor's boat glowing at dusk. The SC3 is the version of that upgrade done properly. It's not a stick-on novelty. It's a purpose-built fixture that Shadow Caster designed around the exact bracket and single-bolt mounting an aluminum pontoon uses, which is why the fit and the finished look come out so clean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat sets this light apart is how it's built to survive. The whole unit is filled with a proprietary clear gel, injected all the way through, so there's no air space inside for condensation to form or water to work its way in under stress. The lens is tempered glass. The housing is hard anodized aluminum that shrugs off acetone, solvents, and the kind of abuse a working boat sees. It's an IP68 fully submersible design, so it lives below the waterline full time. That construction is why boaters trust it down there and forget it's even in the water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe electronics are protected too. You get transient surge and reverse polarity protection built in, which quietly saves the light the first time someone wires it backward or the system sees a voltage spike. There's also integrated thermal protection, so if you flip the lights on while the boat's still on the trailer or the lift, the SC3 won't cook itself. That matters on a pontoon, because these lights spend real time out of the water between trips.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstallation is about as simple as underwater lighting gets. The SC3 uses a single 0.75-16 bolt through a standard pontoon bracket, and it ships with the mounting nut, washer, and rubber gasket you need, plus a 3 foot cable. The small 3 inch diameter means it tucks in without a big cutout. One tip from the dock: bed the mount with a quality marine sealant when you set it, and snug it down properly. That's cheap insurance against a slow leak down the road. Run the cable to a switched, fused circuit and you're done.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere you place them matters. Two lights, one on each side of the transom, give an aluminum pontoon a balanced wash of light across the stern. Because the beam is 120 degrees wide rather than a narrow spot, you don't need a row of fixtures to get an even glow. Space them for symmetry, keep them below the waterline, and let the water do the rest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're wiring up more than one, plan the circuit. Each SC3 pulls about 1.5 amps continuous at 12 volts, so a pair is easy, but once you're adding three or more you'll want to check that your fuse panel and wiring can carry the load. Keep an eye on battery voltage on long nights, as well. When the bank sags well below 12 volts on a long run, you'll see the output dim a little. A healthy, charged 12 volt system keeps these lights at full brightness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne important note, and we won't bury it: the SC3-ALTB is designed for freshwater use on trailer and lift kept boats only. This is a lake and river light for aluminum pontoons that come out of the water between outings, not a saltwater fixture and not something to leave submerged in a slip season after season. If that's your setup, and for most pontoon owners it is, the SC3 is a clean, tough, made-in-America choice that'll light up the water for years. And it just looks right on an aluminum hull.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"nvn-features\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUp to 3,000 lumens of Great White output for a bright, even wash of light off the pontoon transom\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWide 120 degree beam angle spreads light across the water instead of a tight spot\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1.5 amps continuous draw at 12 volts keeps the load easy on your house bank\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eProprietary clear gel-filled construction injected through the whole unit stops condensation and water intrusion\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTempered glass lens and hard anodized aluminum housing shrug off acetone, solvents, and demanding conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTransient surge and reverse polarity protection guards the electronics and extends unit life\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIntegrated thermal protection allows safe operation even when the boat is out of the water\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIP68 fully submersible rating for permanent below-waterline mounting\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCompact 3 inch (76 mm) OD with single-bolt install fits standard aluminum pontoon brackets\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIncludes a 3 foot cable, 0.75-16 mounting nut, washer, and rubber gasket\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMade in America\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-trust\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy from NVN Marine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAuthorized Shadow Caster reseller, full manufacturer warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNMEA member and ABYC certified, advice from real boat techs\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSame-day shipping before 3 PM ET on in-stock items\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNY headquarters and Fort Lauderdale flagship retail store\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-faq\"\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eIs the SC3 made for saltwater use?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eNo. The SC3-ALTB is designed for freshwater use on trailer and lift kept boats only. It's built for lake and river pontoons that come out of the water between outings, not for a saltwater slip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow bright is it, and how wide is the beam?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eUp to 3,000 lumens with a 120 degree beam angle. That wide beam gives you an even wash of Great White light across the water rather than a narrow spot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow much current does it draw?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eAbout 1.5 amps continuous on a 12 volt input. A single light or a pair is easy on most pontoon electrical systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat color is the Great White (GW) version?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt puts out a crisp white light. That's the Great White output, which reads clean and bright in freshwater.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow does it mount?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt uses a single 0.75-16 bolt through a standard pontoon bracket, and the small 3 inch (76 mm) diameter needs only a single-bolt install. The mounting nut, washer, and rubber gasket are included. We recommend bedding the mount with a quality marine sealant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eCan I run more than one light?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes. Two is a common setup, one on each side of the transom. When you add three or more, check that your fuse panel and wiring can handle the total load and upgrade the circuit if needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eIs it fully waterproof?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes. It carries an IP68 fully submersible waterproof rating, and the unit is filled with a proprietary clear gel through its entire body to eliminate condensation and water intrusion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat is the housing and lens made of?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe lens is tough, scratch resistant tempered glass and the housing is hard anodized aluminum. That combination stands up to acetone, solvents, and demanding freshwater conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eCan I turn it on while the boat is out of the water?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes. It has integrated thermal protection for safe operation out of water, which matters on a pontoon that spends time on a trailer or lift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat comes in the box?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe SC3-GW-ALTB light, a 3 foot cable, and a 0.75-16 mounting nut with washer and rubber gasket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWill low battery voltage affect the light?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt can. If the battery bank drops well below 12 volts on a long night, you may notice the output dim slightly. 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