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$999
Sell Price
$318
Parts Cost
$681
Gross Margin
68%
Margin %
6
LED Zones
2–3h
Install Time

Parts List

Complete Parts Breakdown

Part Category Qty Unit Cost Line Total
Bluetooth 4-Channel RGB Controller
w/ 4-pin waterproof connectors, 12V input, compatible w/ BLEM app (iOS/Android)
Electronics 1 $38.00 $38.00
BLEM App License (lifetime)
Free app, no subscription. Controls all 4 channels + presets. Android + iOS.
Software 1 $0.00 $0.00
RGB SMD5050 LED Strip — 30cm, IP67 silicone
12V, 9W/m, 30 LEDs per segment, white PCB, 3M VHB backing
LEDs 6 $8.50 $51.00
Pre-wired Harness — Sea-Doo model-specific
16AWG silicone wire, 4-pin weatherpack connectors, 3-ring terminal set, 16A blade fuse holder
Wiring 1 $42.00 $42.00
Mounting Hardware Kit
3M VHB 5952 tape (1/2" × 36yd roll), nylon cable ties (100ct), adhesive clips (20ct), alcohol prep pads (10ct)
Hardware 1 $18.00 $18.00
CNC-Acrylic Backlit Logo Plate — GlowCraft wordmark
3mm cast acrylic, 3" × 1", white LED backlight plate, laser-engraved text, frosted face, 3M VHB, 5mm LED standoff studs
Fabrication 1 $22.00 $22.00
12V Cigarette Lighter Adapter + Direct-Wire Harness
18AWG, blade fuse (3A), compatible w/ Sea-Doo DC outlet or direct battery tap
Power 1 $9.00 $9.00
Waterproof Connector Kit
4-pin weatherpack housings × 6, male/female pins, silicone grease packet, heat-shrink ring terminals (20ct)
Connectors 1 $14.00 $14.00
Install Guide (printed + PDF)
Photo walkthrough, zone placement map, wire routing, app setup, troubleshooting. Designed in-house.
Docs 1 $4.00 $4.00
Retail Packaging
Custom printed box (10" × 8" × 4"), foam inserts, poly bag, packing slip, branded sticker sheet
Packaging 1 $18.00 $18.00
Shipping Materials
Bubble mailer, packing tape, shipping label (USPS Priority Mail)
Shipping 1 $12.00 $12.00
Buffer — spare LEDs, ties,贴纸
2 spare 10cm LED segments, 20 spare cable ties, 3 GlowCraft stickers, velcro strap
Buffer 1 $10.00 $10.00
Subtotal (components) $238.00
Assembly + Test Labor (est. 45 min × $40/hr)
Wire harness prep, LED cutting to length, connector crimping, QC test run
Labor 1 $30.00 $30.00
Logo Plate CNC + Laser Engraving (est. 20 min × $50/hr)
CNC cut + laser engrave. In-house using Glowforge / X-Carve or outsourced to Ponoko / SendCutSend.
Fabrication 1 $20.00 $20.00
Shipping to Customer (USPS Priority)
Flat-rate envelope or small flat-rate box. Estimated.
Shipping 1 $0.00 $0.00*
Total Cost (parts + labor, free shipping to buyer) $318.00

* Shipping absorbed into sell price. Total COGS: $318.00 at 1-unit batch pricing. Unit costs drop ~12–18% at 25-unit orders (harness, packaging, logo plate). Target sell: $999 → gross margin $681/unit (68%).

Zone Breakdown

6 LED Zones — Where Each Strip Goes

Zone 01 — Footwell Accents

30cm strips along each footwell floor board, adhered with VHB tape. Low-profile, sits under footpad edge. Water-resistant, not waterproof — mount above waterline. Route wires forward toward bow storage compartment.

  • 30cm RGB strip × 2
  • VHB tape strip (pre-cut)
  • Cable ties × 8
Zone 02 — Cupholder Rings

Backlit ring around each cupholder. Strip is coiled inside the cupholder recess, facing up. Glows through drinks at night — the signature effect. Test color and angle before final adhesion.

  • 30cm RGB strip × 2
  • VHB tape (pre-cut ring shape)
Zone 03 — Speaker Rings

Wraps around existing speaker grille housing. Measure speaker diameter first — Spark speakers are 4.5". Cut strip to fit, use adhesive clips to hold in place. Music sync requires audio input on controller (optional upgrade).

  • 30cm RGB strip × 2
  • Adhesive clips × 4
  • VHB tape
Zone 04 — Intake Grate

Under-hull intake grate glow. Most visible from dock and other boats. Strip mounts on inside of intake grate frame using silicone clips. Requires removal of the grate (2 screws, no tools beyond hand tools). Very high visual impact.

  • 30cm RGB strip × 1
  • Silicone mounting clips × 4
  • Waterproof silicone sealant
Zone 05 — Sponsons

Side trim accent strips on outer sponson edges. Visible from dock and other PWC. Clean surface with alcohol prep pad before applying VHB tape. Two strips per side (left + right). Most noticeable when approaching from the side at the sandbar.

  • 30cm RGB strip × 4
  • VHB tape strips
  • Cable ties for wire routing
Zone 06 — Engine Compartment

Accent strip inside engine bay, mounted on underside of hood or behind engine cowling. Opens with the hood — a reveal effect. Short strip, clean installation. Route harness through existing wire channel.

  • 20cm RGB strip × 1 (cut from 30cm)
  • VHB tape strip
  • Cable ties × 4

Assembly Guide

Build Process (45–60 minutes)

01
Pre-assembly — Cut & Test LEDs
Cut all 6 LED strips to length. For Zone 06 (engine bay), cut one 30cm strip down to 20cm. Solder 4-pin connectors to strip leads using heat-shrink and silicone grease. Test each strip on the controller before proceeding.
⏱ 15 minutes
02
Prepare Harness
Pre-cut and strip wire ends. Terminate with 4-pin weatherpack connectors (verify polarity: red = +12V, green/blue/white = RGB grounds). Install 16A blade fuse in holder. Coil excess wire and secure with velcro.
⏱ 15 minutes
03
CNC Logo Plate
If fabricating in-house: load 3mm cast acrylic, set origin, run 1/8" down-cut bit. Cut outer profile, drill mounting holes (3mm). Laser engrave "GlowCraft" text. Deburr edges. Test with 5mm white LED standoffs at 12V.
⏱ 20 minutes
04
QC Test Run
Connect all 6 zones to the controller. Power on. Run through all 4 app channels. Verify each zone lights up, colors shift, no flicker, no hum. Test Bluetooth pairing with phone. Flash a preset pattern. Package once confirmed.
⏱ 10 minutes
05
Package
Place harness + controller in poly bag. Add all strips, mounting hardware, prep pads, connectors, and cable ties in a partitioned foam tray. Add printed install guide. Attach logo plate with foam padding. Seal custom box. Apply shipping label.
⏱ 10 minutes
Custom Fabrication — CNC Logo Plate

The GlowCraft logo plate is the signature differentiator. It's what makes this feel like a premium product, not a hobby kit. Below are the specs for in-house or outsourced fabrication.

Material
3mm Cast Acrylic
Dimensions
3" × 1.1"
Font
Syne Bold (matching brand)
Mounting
3M VHB + 5mm LED standoffs
Light Source
3× 5mm white LEDs (12V)
Finish
Frosted face, polished edges
Outsource
Ponoko / SendCutSend
Outsource Cost
$4–7/ea at 25+
Supplier sources: LEDs + controller → Gledor / BTF-Lighting (AliExpress, 7–14 day lead); Harness → Custom from Etsy vendor "MarineWireHarness"; Mounting hardware → Amazon Business; Packaging → Uline; Logo plate → Ponoko (ponoko.com) or SendCutSend (sendcutsend.com).