[C320-list] Cockpit lights

[cinichols at btinternet.com]

Another solution which I find gives excellent lighting is to use automotive dome-light COB LED replacement units and rig them to a cigar lighter plug - I have a 12v outlet at the helm and I used a plastic bimini clip to hold the COB unit against the underside of the bimini. 120mAh draw means minimal concern about batteries.

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Chris Nichols
+44 7963 190 667

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From: C320-list <c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com> On Behalf Of Greg Flanagan via C320-list
Sent: 29 August 2023 16:19
To: C320-List at catalina320.com
Cc: Greg Flanagan <greg.flanagan at shaw.ca>
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Cockpit lights

They are all of that. I bought one to raise with my spinnaker halyard as an anchor light before I got a LED replacement in the mast. (The old anchor light bulb just used too much power.) However, this light uses AAA batteries (costly) and I stored it in a stern cockpit locker where the batteries corroded destroying the unit. Just not up to the marine environment. Maybe fine if you store it at home.

Greg
Hoop Dancer #1076
Sidney, BC

> On Aug 28, 2023, at 9:33 PM, Aaron Laskowski via C320-list <c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> wrote:
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> 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:
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> 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
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> -----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?
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> Thanks,
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> Scott Westwood scottwestwood at bellsouth.net C (919)- 819-9794