[C320-list] 12 volt Christmas lights, etc.

[Donald Lawson]

We used a couple of strings of LED lights, red/green, with small battery and solar cell to recharge during the day. From Target. Also used an LED lantern on the bow that spelled out JOY on all side.
Don #1005
On Jan 2, 2012, at 8:55 AM, John Frost wrote:

> Since 12v Christmas lights are a little hard to find, might I suggest
> getting regular 110v strings (now is a great time to buy if they still have
> them out) and running them off a super cheap inverter when away from shore
> power. I picked one up a Wal-Mart for about $10. It can also charge phones
> and computers that don't have a 12v adapter. 
> Happy Sailing!
> 
> John
> 2007 C320MKII
> Hull 1118
> Guntersville, AL
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com
> [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Barbara Uhlman
> Sent: Sunday, January 01, 2012 6:00 PM
> To: Catalina 320
> Subject: [C320-list] 12 volt Christmas lights, etc.
> 
> I'm a little late, but could not remember the name of the place where I
> ordered 
> lights from a number of years ago.  (I got an email from them today)  You
> may 
> want to check out this site.  I got a red, white and blue string and a multi
> 
> color string as I remember.  Our 320 does not have a cigarette lighter
> outlet so 
> have not used them on this boat.  We will probably put a 12 volt outlet in
> soon.
> 
> Barb and Bob
> Whisper #1158
> Punta Gorda, FL
> 
> http://www.bettyschristmashouse.com/index.htm
> 
>