[C320-list] Steering and lighting system

[Karl Mielenhausen]

I believe a $21 premium ($44 vs. $23) is way too much to pay for an
LED array. Geez, they sell the bulb separately for $15, so what gives?
The cost of LEDs (even SMD's and CREE's) has come way down in the last year.
Do some checking on eBay.
I just ordered these...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/251414664238?var=550335364709&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649
for the reading lamps and I can let you know how they are.
Two years ago, I switched over to SMD arrays for the cabin general lighting.
Something like...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/MR16-Pure-White-12-SMD-5050-LED-Light-Bulb-Lamp-12V-P1-/301163831525?pt=US_Light_Bulbs&hash=item461ec360e5
and they have been working very well.
For this money, you can do some experimenting!

Karl

On Mon, Apr 28, 2014 at 11:39 PM, Andrew Santangelo
<andrew_santangelo at mac.com> wrote:
> Ok everyone...finally a technical question from me!
>
> (1) I have noticed the steering is a bit stiffer/tougher now.  Why?  Do I need to adjust something? More grease? Ideas?
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> (2) I have given up on the original lights in the main cabin and galley.  They are corroding and do not work most of the time.  I need to replace them.  My choices are:
> http://www.catalinadirect.com/index.cfm/product/1027_336/cabin-light-white-plastic-swivel-eyeball.cfm
> or
> http://www.catalinadirect.com/index.cfm/product/2043_336/cabin-light-led-white-plastic-swivel-eyeball-.cfm
>
> I am not too worried about the power consumption.  I am worried I will find the LED option too dim.  Some models I have seen just do not impress me.
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> Any experience with either lighting system? Comments?
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> Thank-you in advance!
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> And yes, Dawn Treader is taking a beating right now with these strong winds.  Double lines on everything!
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> Andrew Santangelo
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> C320 "Dawn Treader"
> #333
> Holland, MI
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> J22 "Blitzkrieg"
> Elephant Butte, New Mexico
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