Perko Lightship 100 LED Spreader Light, 12/24/32VDC, IP68, 5000K

Overview

The Perko Lightship 100 is a high-output LED deck and spreader light for boats that need serious working light from a hardtop, arch, tower, mast, or other exposed mounting point. The range is available with either a flood beam for wide deck coverage or a spot beam for longer reach, with white and black housing options to match the boat’s hardware and finish.

This light produces approximately 13,300 lumens at 12VDC and 16,670 lumens at 24VDC, with 5000K neutral white optics for a clean working light on deck. It auto-detects 12VDC, 24VDC, and 32VDC systems, which makes it suitable for many recreational and commercial marine electrical setups.

The housing is built for exposed marine locations, with IP68 water resistance, an operating temperature range from -40°C to 55°C, and vibration resistance tested to 100,000 cycles on 3 axes to ANSI C136.31. With the bracket, the light measures 12.9 inches x 9.5 inches x 3.1 inches and weighs 11 lbs.

Key features

• High-output LED light with approximately 13,300 lumens at 12VDC and 16,670 lumens at 24VDC.
• Auto-detect voltage support for 12VDC, 24VDC, and 32VDC boat systems.
• 5000K neutral white optics for a clear working light on deck, around the cockpit, or near the transom.
• Flood versions use a 76 degree beam angle for broad area lighting, while spot versions use a 25 degree beam angle for a tighter throw.
• IP68 certified water resistance for exposed mounting locations that may see spray, rain, and washdowns.
• Marine grade aluminum mounting bracket included for secure installation on suitable flat or reinforced mounting surfaces.

Variants

The Lightship 100 is offered in four configurations. The options vary by housing color and beam type, while the main electrical ratings, light output, dimensions, IP68 rating, and 5000K neutral white optics remain consistent across the range.

The flood versions are meant for broader deck and work-area illumination. The spot versions use a narrower beam for more concentrated light when distance and direction matter more than wide coverage.

• 1643100F0W: White housing with flood beam. The white finish suits many fiberglass hardtops and arches, while the flood beam spreads light across cockpit, deck, or dockside work areas.
• 1643100S0W: White housing with spot beam. The white finish keeps the light visually consistent with many topside installations, while the spot beam gives a more focused throw forward or outward.
• 1643100F0B: Black housing with flood beam. The black finish pairs well with dark towers, arches, rails, and trim, while the flood beam gives wide coverage for fishing, loading, and night work on deck.
• 1643100S0B: Black housing with spot beam. The black finish suits darker mounting hardware, while the spot beam concentrates the light where a tighter beam pattern is preferred.

Electrical and installation notes

Total power consumption is 110 watts at 12VDC, with current draw listed at 8.8A at 12VDC and 5.7A at 24VDC. Plan the wiring, switching, and overcurrent protection around the actual system voltage and the length of the cable run, especially on installations where the light is mounted high on a tower, mast, or hardtop.

Because this is an 11 lb light with a high output, the mounting surface should be structurally sound and suitable for vibration, wake impacts, and repeated use in rough conditions. For offshore boats, center consoles, sportfish boats, and workboats, the bracket and fasteners should be installed in a way that supports both the weight of the unit and the leverage created by the mounting height.

Use on board

The flood configurations make sense for lighting a cockpit, aft deck, foredeck, swim platform, or dockside work zone where broad visibility matters. The spot configurations are better suited to applications where the beam needs to reach farther, such as checking markers, gear, shoreline features, or a focused area ahead of the boat.

This range is a practical fit for boats that need more light than a small spreader light can deliver, while still keeping the installation within common DC marine power systems. It is especially relevant for fishing boats, pilothouse boats, commercial vessels, and larger cruisers that operate or dock after dark.