The ACR RCL-50 LED in black is a controllable LED searchlight with over 100,000 candela from six LEDs. It operates on 12 to 24 volts, rotates 360 degrees, and features XRCiZ self-maintenance. Supplied without a control kit.
Controllable LED searchlight with over 100,000 candela in a black finish
The ACR RCL-50 LED in black delivers the same 100,000+ candela as the white version, but with a dark housing. This is not just a matter of taste. On vessels with a dark superstructure, a black hardtop, or a dark radar mast, a white searchlight stands out, whereas a black one does not.
Practically speaking, there is another benefit: a dark housing reflects less light from your own navigation or deck lights back into your field of vision at night. On a flybridge where the searchlight is in your line of sight, this makes a noticeable difference.
This version is the standalone searchlight without a control kit, intended for those who already have an ACR controller or wish to choose their own. Otherwise, the technology is identical to the white version: six LEDs with approximately 40,000 burning hours, 360-degree continuous rotation without a hard stop, and XRCiZ, which automatically moves the mechanism every thirty days.
Why choose the RCL-50 LED in black?
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Over 100,000 candela: a bundled LED array of six LEDs that reaches far into the darkness
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Up to 50 percent less power: on 12-volt vessels, the LED version consumes significantly less than halogen
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40,000 burning hours: the LEDs last for tens of thousands of hours
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XRCiZ self-maintenance: the light automatically performs a rotation every thirty days to prevent corrosion
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360 degrees around: continuous rotation at high or low speed, without a hard end stop
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Black housing: matches a dark superstructure and reflects less light back at night
Who is this product for?
Intended for those who want to purchase the searchlight separately and choose the controls themselves, in a dark finish. This is common among sport fishermen and workboats with a black hardtop or T-top, and vessels where the radar mast and antennas are also dark-finished. The RCL-50 is suitable for sport yachts, yachts, sport fishing boats, workboats, and light commercial vessels.
What are the benefits for you?
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Matches a dark superstructure: a white searchlight on a black T-top would stand out
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Less reflection at night: the dark housing reduces stray light in your field of vision
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Choose your own controls: add a Point Pad or wireless handheld remote later
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Less battery strain: the LED version requires significantly less power than halogen
Technical specifications
| Product type |
Controllable LED searchlight |
| Article number |
1961 |
| Model |
RCL-50 LED |
| Housing color |
Black |
| Light intensity |
Over 100,000 candela |
| Light source |
6 LEDs, approx. 40,000 burning hours |
| Beam angle |
10 degrees |
| Rotation range |
360 degrees continuous, fast or slow |
| Tilt range |
20 degrees up and 20 degrees down |
| Supply voltage |
12 to 24 volts DC |
| Power consumption |
Up to 50 percent lower than halogen at 12 volts |
| Self-maintenance |
XRCiZ, automatic rotation every 30 days |
| Housing |
Triple-primed and sealed aluminum with UV stabilizer |
| Lens |
Sealed glass |
| Control |
Choice to be made separately; control units available individually |
| Included |
Searchlight with mounting hardware, without control kit |
| Number of control units |
Up to three on the same system |
| Brand |
ACR |
Additional features
| Which version suits you |
This is the standalone searchlight without controls. If you want a complete set, look at 1983 with Point Pad and master controller, or 1981, which also includes a wireless remote. |
| Surge protection |
The controller protects the light against most voltage spikes |
| Tilt mechanism |
Internally designed so weather cannot affect it |
| Mounting |
Can be mounted flat or recessed; mounting hardware for both options included |
| Return to home |
The new control options automatically reset the light to straight-ahead after switching off |
| Control two lights |
One controller allows you to operate two searchlights independently or simultaneously |
Frequently asked questions
What does candela mean for a searchlight?
Candela is the light intensity in the beam, not the total light output. For a searchlight, this is the number that counts because the light is bundled to reach long distances. More candela means seeing further, not a wider illuminated area.
What does the XRCiZ function do?
XRCiZ automatically rotates the searchlight every thirty days. This keeps bearing surfaces free of corrosion and ensures electrical contacts remain functional. Especially for a light that sits unused on the roof for months, this prevents it from seizing up.
Does this searchlight work on 12 or 24 volts?
Both. This series works on 12 to 24 volts, so it works on almost any onboard power system without a converter.
Can I operate the searchlight from multiple locations?
With the RCL-50, you can connect up to three control units to the system. Useful if you want to be able to steer from both the interior helm and the flybridge.
What is the difference between the RCL-50 versions?
Only the color of the housing and the included controls differ. The searchlight itself is identical in all versions: the same LED array, the same housing, and the same performance. Choose based on the color that suits your vessel and the way you want to control it.
Is there a difference in light output between the white and black versions?
No. The color is only in the housing; the LED array and optics are identical. Both deliver over 100,000 candela. The choice is aesthetic, with the practical difference being that a dark housing reflects less light back at night.
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