[C320-list] Steering and lighting system

[Elizabeth Schwartz]

Ahoy.....I replaced a few of the lights completely with ones I got at 
west marine. They were a good fit. I only replaced them because the 
plastic trim was broken.....Joe   
 
 On Tue, Apr 29, 2014 at 02:56 PM, Andrew Santangelo wrote:
 
 > Joe,
>
> The wire connectors and bulb attachments have corroded.  All wires 
> were attached. I have used Tarn-X to clean them, which has bought me 
> time, but I am tired of dealing with it.  Basically I am looking at a 
> new fitting.  I think either product should fit the replacement hole.
>
> I have eyed the LED's but the samples I have seen are not as bright.
>
> Andrew Santangelo
>
> C320 "Dawn Treader"
> #333
> Holland, MI
>
> J22 "Blitzkrieg"
> Elephant Butte, New Mexico
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>
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> On Apr 29, 2014, at 2:48 PM, Elizabeth Schwartz wrote:
>
>> Ahoy.....while you are changing bulbs.....check the connections on 
>> the puck light mounts....the original installation used push on 
>> connectors for the wires. I pulled all of mine and soldered them, 
>> then replaced with led bulbs. ....Joe.....# 245
>>    On Tue, Apr 29, 2014 at 06:26 AM, Karl Mielenhausen wrote:
>>
>>> 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
>>> 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?
>>>>
>>>> (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.
>>>>
>>>> Any experience with either lighting system? Comments?
>>>>
>>>> Thank-you in advance!
>>>>
>>>> And yes, Dawn Treader is taking a beating right now with these 
>>>> strong winds.  Double lines on everything!
>>>>
>>>> Andrew Santangelo
>>>>
>>>> C320 "Dawn Treader"
>>>> #333
>>>> Holland, MI
>>>>
>>>> J22 "Blitzkrieg"
>>>> Elephant Butte, New Mexico
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
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