[Rhodes22-list] Navigation lights

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Hey Joe,
             I  did a last minute replacement and indeed had the same
trouble with the space under the lens.  As a "temporary" fix to fit the
lights that I got, I made a teak ring that raised the fixture enough and
allowed me to use the replacement bulbs I had ordered.  Alas, I didn't have
enough teak for the other side so used some HDPE white plastic 3/4" thick.
I say alas as it got dark and I turned on the navigation lights for the
crossing I was surprised to see a white ethereal ring of light surrounding
the red port light.  Seems the HDPE transmits light nicely.  Another"
 temporary" fix with Gorilla tape is still working.  Gotta fix that some
day.

Chris G
Enosis
St. Pete, FL

On Sat, Mar 26, 2016 at 12:14 AM, The Rhodes 22 Email List <
rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:

>
> Hello Merry Listers:
>      Springtime in the Northeast. I am sure it gets better, but I'd really
> have to look hard to find it.  Maybe someone here can advise me on the
> matter of picking the proper LED replacement bulbs for my navigation
> lights.  I know all of the crap about bayonet two prong, blahblahblah.
> What I cannot translate is a means to determine if any given bulb will in
> the port and  starboard light fixtures.
>
>      I am sailing a reborn '87, and the bulbs are all crusty and rusty.
> And I need LEDs.  I can't find one that will fit under the lens cover.  If
> you've done this replacement and know the bulb I need, could you inform me
> on the supplier and the bulbs' numbers or how I can get the right
> fitting... and you know the rest.  Thanks, and keep dreaming of splash day.
> Joe Camp
> s/v John Dawson
> Horsham, PA
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