22ft Pontoon Audio & LED Upgrade with DS18, Wet Sounds & Custom Chase Lights
This 22ft pontoon came in for a full marine audio and lighting upgrade built around the customer’s supplied DS18 amplifiers and 12 inch DS18 subwoofer, integrated into the boat’s existing Wet Sounds speaker and radio setup. Along with the audio install, we also built custom chase lights inside, outside, and underneath the boat for a complete nighttime lighting effect.
The result is a pontoon build that combines stronger marine sound with a custom LED package that changes the presence of the boat both on the inside and from a distance on the water.
Watch the Full 22ft Pontoon Audio and LED Upgrade Video
This build video walks through the audio and lighting work on this 22ft pontoon, showing how the DS18 amplifiers and 12 inch subwoofer were added into the existing Wet Sounds marine audio system and how the custom chase lighting transformed the boat inside, outside, and underneath.
Products and Upgrades Used in This Pontoon Build
2 DS18 Amplifiers
The customer supplied two DS18 amplifiers for this pontoon upgrade, giving the system the additional power needed to step up output and better support the upgraded marine audio setup.
12 Inch DS18 Subwoofer
A 12 inch DS18 subwoofer was added to give the system the low-end extension that a pontoon setup needs when the goal is fuller sound and stronger musical impact on the water.
Existing Wet Sounds Speakers and Radio
Rather than starting over, this build was designed to integrate with the customer’s existing Wet Sounds speaker and radio setup, tying the new gear into the current system cleanly and effectively.
Custom Chase Lights Inside, Outside, and Underneath
Custom chase lighting was built throughout the boat to create a stronger visual presence at night, with lighting effects inside the pontoon, across the exterior, and underneath the boat for a complete LED package.
22ft Pontoon Audio and Lighting Upgrade Breakdown
Boat Platform
- 22ft pontoon boat
- Existing Wet Sounds speaker and radio system retained
- Built for stronger sound and full custom lighting impact
Audio Upgrade Focus
- 2 DS18 amplifiers installed
- 12 inch DS18 subwoofer added
- Integrated into the customer’s existing marine audio setup
Lighting Upgrade Focus
- Custom chase lights inside the boat
- Custom chase lights outside the boat
- Underglow lighting added underneath the boat
Why It Matters
- Combines marine audio and lighting into one complete build
- Shows how to expand an existing Wet Sounds setup cleanly
- Delivers both daytime function and nighttime visual payoff
Why Pontoon Audio and LED Lighting Work So Well Together
On a pontoon boat, audio and lighting naturally complement each other. A stronger sound system changes the way the boat feels during the day, while a clean custom lighting package completely changes the look and atmosphere once the sun goes down. When both are planned as part of the same build, the final result feels far more complete than either upgrade would on its own.
That is what makes a build like this so effective. The audio upgrade improves the listening experience with more power and added low-end performance, while the chase lights and underglow give the boat a custom visual identity that immediately stands out at night.
Planning a Custom Boat Audio or LED Lighting Build?
If you are planning a pontoon audio upgrade, adding marine amplifiers, installing a subwoofer, or building a custom LED lighting package for your boat, the system needs to be planned as a whole. That includes how the new gear works with the existing system, how the wiring and layout are handled, and how the final result will perform in real use.
Garage Bagger Stereo builds custom marine audio systems, pontoon audio upgrades, custom LED lighting packages, and full installs designed around clean execution and real-world performance.
Ready to Upgrade Your Boat Audio and Lighting?
Whether you are adding amplifiers and a subwoofer to your current marine audio system or planning a full custom boat lighting package, Garage Bagger Stereo can help lay out the right build for your boat.