[C320-list] led bulbs again

[Warren Updike]

Good post, Alan. I forgot about the "Ranger" code. I considered what you
did; but, didn't realize the new fixtures would fit. I may take another look
at it.
Warren

-----Original Message-----
From: Alan Goodman [mailto:goodmanalanlee at hotmail.com] 
Sent: Thursday, January 16, 2014 5:14 PM
To: c320-list at lists.catalina320.com
Subject: [C320-list] led bulbs again


I have switched out the eight original (10 watt?) incandescent saloon and
kitchen lights in my hull 67.   The original fixtures are "festoon type" and
were used in the earlier hulls.  Other posts seem to indicate newer boats
had 'pin type' halogen bulbs and maybe 'rotatable' housings which can be
aimed.  If you have lighting like mine, consider replacing the entire
assembly - housing, bulb and lens.  I did so for $38.50 per fixture from
Marine Beam.  For that price you get a new housing, red/white led, glass
lens and either brass or chrome trim ring ... and each fixture has a built
is on/off switch.  I sail at night and using the red color I protect my
night vision when going below.  Also since each fixture has its own switch,
I can leave one fixture on in red mode for use as a night light.  The new
fixtures fit into the existing hole in the liner (without any modification
if you opt to not include the off/on switch or requires you to make a small
cut out to accommodate the switch).  Existing wiring is used without any
modification.  I do not have any personal interest in Marine Beam, but have
been happy with the lights after two seasons.  There used to be a discount
code "RANGER", not sure if it is still valid.  Here is the URL:
http://store.marinebeam.com/g4-12v24v-fixture-with.html

Alan Goodman  hull 67  Holland, MI