[C320-list] Cockpit lights

[John Frost]

Another option is the red or yellow tape that Walmart sells to repair broken tail lights. It is cheap and easy to work with

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John Frost

> On Aug 29, 2023, at 7:59 AM, Christian via C320-list <c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> wrote:
> 
> Aaron, I picked up these exact lanterns about 6 years ago, mine are still
> going strong.  My only complaint is how blinding white the LED's are on
> this.  I lose all my night vision when in use.
> 
> I modified mine, and have been VERY happy with the result.  Blick art
> supply sells translucent film sheets in several colors.  I bought red
> sheets.  I was able to open the lanterns up very easily, cut the red film
> to the size of the lantern canister internally, and scotch taped the ends
> of the film to make a cylinder that was a perfect fit to the inside of the
> lamp canister.  I bought a 4 pack of the lanterns, and only left one white
> light, the other 3 have the red film in them.  And now I no longer lose
> night vision when in use.
> -Christian
> 
>> On Mon, Aug 28, 2023 at 11:34 PM Aaron Laskowski via C320-list <
>> c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> wrote:
>> 
>> I just picked up a C320 a few days ago, and while not a permanent mounted
>> solution, I transitioned a few of these over from my camping gear to the
>> boat and they work great in the cockpit, the head, and anywhere else you
>> need a little extra light. They are portable, collapsible, and hangable.
>> Perfect ad-hoc solution for me:
>> 
>> 
>> https://www.amazon.com/Etekcity-Portable-Camping-Lantern-Batteries/dp/B01C5QSENQ/ref=sr_1_5?keywords=led+camping+lanterns&qid=1693283299&sprefix=led+camping+%2Caps%2C136&sr=8-5
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: C320-list <c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com> On Behalf Of
>> Scott Westwood via C320-list
>> Sent: Monday, August 28, 2023 10:44 AM
>> To: c320-list at lists.catalina320.com
>> Cc: Scott Westwood <scottwestwood at bellsouth.net>
>> Subject: [C320-list] Cockpit lights
>> 
>> I am searching for places and types of LEDs for the cockpit (Probably blue
>> to reduce/minimize bugs).  Mainly while anchored for greater visibility.
>> Has anyone installed any?  If so, where?
>> I temporarily use cheap solar lamps but I end up buying new ones every
>> year. Also, the cheap solar ones rarely last all night.   I would like to
>> be able to simply turn on lights and "maybe" even incorporate light sensor
>> for dawn/dusk operation if ashore after sundown.
>> Thoughts out there?
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Thanks,
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Scott Westwood scottwestwood at bellsouth.net C (919)- 819-9794
>>