[C320-list] Cabin lights LED replacements

[Doug Treff]

Oh and one last thing. Warm White (2900k) lights are preferred - the 197 lumen are great guidelines to follow when searching on Amazon for these bulbs.

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Doug Treff
doug at treff.us

On Mon, Sep 9, 2019, at 3:10 PM, Doug Treff wrote:
> Scott,
> 
> I did this a while ago - the lights are available from CatalinaDirect. 
> They changed the light fixtures over the years, so it's best to be 
> really careful about what you buy. Be extremely particular about 
> "side-pin" vs. "back-pin" lights. Verify what your fixture has in it. 
> In my 1996 model (hull 350), I needed the side-pin disc style bulbs for 
> most of the halogen bulb replacements.
> 
> Using the specifications on the CD site, I was able to find similar 
> lights from Amazon that have worked flawlessly since 2015.  I would 
> suggest if you go the amazon route, order a single bulb, confirm it's 
> the correct one, then order the quantity you need after that. I have 
> replaced every one of my halogen interior bulbs with these and it has 
> helped tremendously. I also found that the fixtures in the my vee berth 
> took a different style bulb, so be sure to look at all of them before 
> you order.
> 
> Also note the cautions and warnings on the CD site where they explain 
> how to open up the light fixtures without breaking them.
> 
> Here's the CD link: 
> https://www.catalinadirect.com/shop-by-boat/catalina-320/electrical/replacement-bulbs/
> 
> --
> Doug Treff
> doug at treff.us
> 
> On Mon, Sep 9, 2019, at 2:46 PM, Scott Westwood wrote:
> > Finally got around to looking for cabin light LED replacement bulbs.  C320 '98.
> >  Mine are round conical dome type with 2 prongs.
> > Anybody know of plug and play so I don't have to replace fixture?
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> > Thanks,
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> > Scott Westwood scottwestwood at bellsouth.net H (919)-362-8538    C (919)-618-7185
> >