{"product_id":"shadow-caster-scm-cl-great-white-led-courtesy-light","title":"Shadow-Caster SCM-CL Great White Surface Mount LED Courtesy Light","description":"\u003cp class=\"nvn-hero\"\u003eThe Shadow-Caster SCM-CL Great White is a compact surface-mount LED that puts clean, bright light exactly where you want it. Cockpit steps, cabin corners, a soft glow under the gunwale. It's sealed to IP67, sips just 60 milliamps, and ships with both a white and a black cover so it blends into whatever you mount it on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShadow-Caster built the SCM-CL to solve a small but real problem. You want a little light in the cockpit or down a companionway step, and you want it to look like it belongs there, not like an afterthought bolted to the fiberglass. This is a surface-mount LED accent light in Shadow-Caster's Great White color, shining through a clear lens for a clean, bright output. It's small, it's sealed to IP67, and it sips power. 60 milliamps at 12 volts. That's nothing on a house bank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe detail we like most is what's in the box. Every SCM-CL ships with two covers, one white and one black, plus the mounting hardware. So you pick the one that matches your boat. White cover on a white gelcoat gunwale and it nearly disappears when it's off. Black cover on a dark hardtop or a black powder-coated rail, same thing. You're not stuck with whatever color the factory felt like shipping. And if you're running these in a humid climate where a clear lens can gather a little condensation, the black cover is the one longtime owners tend to reach for anyway.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElectrically it's easy to live with. The SCM-CL runs anywhere from 10 to 30 volts DC, so it drops straight into a 12-volt boat or a 24-volt system with no converter. Current draw is a flat 60 milliamps, which means you can wire a whole row of them off a modest circuit and never think about it. We'd still run each circuit through a small inline fuse, 1 amp is plenty, and use 18-gauge tinned marine wire so the connections survive a few seasons of salt air. One thing worth knowing up front. The light isn't dimmable on its own, and it doesn't love cheap PWM dimmers. If you want to dim a bank of these, use a quality marine dimmer rated for LED loads or you may see flicker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstallation is surface mount, which keeps it simple. No big hole saw, no back-box to bury in a locker. You drill the small screw holes, run the two wires, seal it, and you're done. A couple of field notes from people who've put a lot of these in. Pre-drill your screw holes and use a backing plate or at least a solid bite of material, because the mounting screws can strip out in thin fiberglass. And on a curved surface like a transom or a rounded gunwale cap, lay a bead of marine sealant behind the base. IP67 handles spray and rain all day, but a mount that isn't fully bedded on a curve is where water eventually finds its way in. Get the bedding right and these hold up on a transom, in the weather, year round.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere do they go? Anywhere you want a little clean light without glare in your eyes. Companionway steps so nobody misses the last one in the dark. Under a gunwale for a soft cockpit glow. Cabin corners, galley toe-kicks, the inside of a livewell lid. One light throws a focused pool, so if you're trying to light a whole cockpit evenly, plan on three or four of them spaced out rather than one working overtime. That's the honest answer. A single SCM-CL is an accent, not a floodlight, and spacing a few of them is what gives you that even, built-in look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne more real-world note. The white housing can yellow a touch faster than the black under hard UV, so if your boat lives uncovered in strong sun, the black cover ages more gracefully. Small thing, but it's the kind of detail that matters three summers in. And because it draws so little, you can leave a courtesy light on all night at anchor and not worry about your batteries in the morning. For a light this size and this price, the SCM-CL gives you a lot. Sealed, low-draw, good-looking, and flexible enough to wire into just about any DC system on your boat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"nvn-features\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGreat White LED color through a clear lens for a clean, bright accent pool\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWide 10 to 30 volt DC operating range drops into 12V or 24V systems with no converter\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLow 60 milliampere current draw, so a full row wires off a modest circuit\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIP67 waterproof sealing stands up to spray, rain, and washdowns\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSurface-mount design installs with two screws and two wires, no hole saw\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eShips with both a white and a black cover to match any hull or hardtop\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eImpact-resistant ABS housing built for the marine environment\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMounting hardware included in the box\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 LED Lighting 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\u003eWhat does Great White look like?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt's Shadow-Caster's bright, clean white LED. Through the clear lens you get a crisp white pool of light, good for steps, cockpits, and cabin accents where you actually want to see, not a colored mood light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eDoes it come with the cover, or is that separate?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eBoth covers are in the box. Every SCM-CL ships with a white cover and a black cover plus the mounting hardware, so you fit whichever one matches your boat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWill it run on a 24-volt boat?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes. The operating range is 10 to 30 volts DC, so it works on 12V and 24V systems without any converter or dropping resistor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow much power does it draw?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e60 milliamps, which is 0.06 amps. A whole bank of them barely registers on a house bank. We still recommend a small inline fuse per run, 1 amp is plenty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eCan I dim it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe light isn't dimmable on its own. If you want to dim a group of them, use a quality marine LED dimmer. Cheap PWM dimmers can cause flicker with a low-draw LED like this one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eIs it really waterproof enough for a transom?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt's rated IP67, which handles rain, spray, and washdowns. On a curved surface, bed the base in marine sealant so water can't sneak in behind it, and it'll hold up on a transom year round.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat wire should I use?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e18-gauge tinned marine wire is the sweet spot for a run of these. Tinned strands survive salt air, and 18 AWG is plenty for a 60 milliamp load.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWill the screws hold in thin fiberglass?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003ePre-drill the holes and use a backing plate or a solid bite of material. The mounting screws can strip in thin or cored fiberglass if you drive them dry into a hole that's too small.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow many do I need to light a cockpit?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eOne unit is an accent, not a floodlight. 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