E Series Stern Light

[props2you]

So I've tried, and tried and tried to get the stern/anchor light up on my E Series tower and to no avail. Is there a trick to getting that thing up into position? I've pushed, pulled, pried everything short of snapping it off and it will not budge. Is there a tightener screw that loosens to allow it to move in the "teeth" of the bracket? Is there a button somewhere I'm missing, is it automatic when I turn the light on (LOL would be awesome though)?

I give up, what's the catch?



Thanks!

 

[captras]

There is a lever on the base of the light. .. you reach thru the Bimini and pull the lever, and pull the light up (left to right). Then push the lever to lock . To put it down you do the opposite.

 

[t.gordon]

you have to loosen the screw just a bit or you will break the light like I did mine.

TG

 

[props2you]

you have to loosen the screw just a bit or you will break the light like I did mine.

TG

That's what I was wondering.... I have been close several times to the breaking point and stopped. Thanks for the heads up!

 

[fraserjr]

I broke my first one and had the dealer replace it. I got the second one and have left it up since the last time we were out at night. I am not able to put the light up through the zipper bimini - I couldn't get the right leverage so I had to climb on the space in front of the cabin windows and do it from there. Either way, its not easy.

 

[captras]

Just FYI....if you ever break your 242 Limited SE anchor light, call Attwood Marine Products (They make those lights) and speak to a customer service rep. They can get you just the mount, so you dont have to buy the entire assembly like you do from Yamaha....much cheaper! AND....when I talked to them, I explained what happened....they sent me the replacement FREE!!!! Cant beat that!!!!

http://www.attwoodmarine.com/store/product/all-around-fold-down

 

[Coheeba]

Just FYI....if you ever break your 242 Limited SE anchor light, call Attwood Marine Products (They make those lights) and speak to a customer service rep. They can get you just the mount, so you dont have to buy the entire assembly like you do from Yamaha....much cheaper! AND....when I talked to them, I explained what happened....they sent me the replacement FREE!!!! Cant beat that!!!!

http://www.attwoodmarine.com/store/product/all-around-fold-down

I just called them because I needed just the mount (616-897-9241) press 9 and the customer service rep was extremely nice and is sending a replacement free of charge. Attwood Customer service rocks!!!

 

[Liftr]

So far, I’ve been able to find the answer to every question I come across on this boat.

I, umm, err, ah; I kinda broke my anchor light mount today!

 

[captras]

Just FYI....if you ever break your 242 Limited SE anchor light, call Attwood Marine Products (They make those lights) and speak to a customer service rep. They can get you just the mount, so you dont have to buy the entire assembly like you do from Yamaha....much cheaper! AND....when I talked to them, I explained what happened....they sent me the replacement FREE!!!! Cant beat that!!!!

Attwood Marine

 

[chrisjacobson18]

I just called them because I needed just the mount (616-897-9241) press 9 and the customer service rep was extremely nice and is sending a replacement free of charge. Attwood Customer service rocks!!!

Is it easy to replace the bracket? I just broke mine last night because I didn’t know how it went up and snapped the bracket.

 

[Coheeba]

Yes it is easy. I think you have to remove the light, wiring has small connectors. Then unscrew old bracket and reverse what you just did.