[C320-list] Cockpit lights

[Kim Chapman]

Many rechargeable, dome type lights, have power-level switches for up to
three brightness levels. Many also have remotes. These would be my first
choice for convenience and versatility.

Kim

On Tue, Aug 29, 2023 at 10:59 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
> >
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