Navigation Light

[scokill]

My original plastic navigation light has long since disintegrated and I had replaced a number of years ago. There was a problem in finding a replacement light that had a footprint that would work with the unique "platform" for the light placement....i.e., there isn't just a flat surface for any type and size of light to fit. I found a replacement but it had an incandescent bulb as at the time there wasn't an LED based light that would fit.

So the other night of course....the light quit working. I took it apart and the bulb glass had broken away from base. I had almost got it rigged with some bare copper wire to work but it was intermittent. My buddy ended up sitting in the front and put the red/green plastic cover over high iPhone light. Worked pretty well and got us home.

I ordered a new one from Amazon and it was way too big. I paid attention to the size/footprint and found one that worked. I'm going to keep it as a spare. I also in the mean time found an LED bulb version that worked in my existing light. I thought I would share both. The LED bulb replacement for an existing incandescent bulb is great. Much brighter and probably more reliable with longer life.

LED Bulbs

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07G3G95W5?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details

The light below has integrated LEDs and has a footprint that works on our boats. I wish it was metal vs plastic, but it seems to be fairly solid.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07Z1HWVML?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details

 

[FSH 210 Sport]

Glad you found a solution! And thanks for sharing your success story!

If you are not satisfied with this new light, you might try Attwood, or T-H marine for starters for another nav light. They will probably me a lot more than $25 bucks though.

 

[scokill]

Glad you found a solution! And thanks for sharing your success story!

If you are not satisfied with this new light, you might try Attwood, or T-H marine for starters for another nav light. They will probably me a lot more than $25 bucks though.

Cost or availability of choices wasn’t an issue. There is a curved raised area for the light. It’s about 2” wide and 3” long. This eliminates most of the choices.

 

[HawaiiBreeze]

Ok now I'm worried. I have one of these in the mail due here in a few days. Wondering if your original purchase is the one I have coming in. Guess I'll find out in a few days. By the way you can also toss the white light bulb (#906?) in the anchor/running light and put in an LED. I have a pair of those coming with the Nav Light.

 

[tpspeier]

This light worked perfectly as a replacement on our 2008 AR230:

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B004XAD4UQ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[FSH 210 Sport]

Ok now I'm worried. I have one of these in the mail due here in a few days. Wondering if your original purchase is the one I have coming in. Guess I'll find out in a few days. By the way you can also toss the white light bulb (#906?) in the anchor/running light and put in an LED. I have a pair of those coming with the Nav Light.

This is the LED bulb I replaced the 906 bulb in my anchor light with. I used it recently overnight, it’s bright and draws less current than than the incandescent.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08K3CT1JM/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[HawaiiBreeze]

Aloha,

I received the new Nav LED Light and I believe it will work in the OEM location. It turned out to be a rather small form factor and is rated at USCG 2 NM plus its cased in a stainless steel housing. Not sure it was worth the $45.00 though. I did put in the LED at the anchor light position and even in bright sunlight yesterday it was super bright. A definite improvement over the OEM.

 

[kgower]

My original plastic navigation light has long since disintegrated and I had replaced a number of years ago. There was a problem in finding a replacement light that had a footprint that would work with the unique "platform" for the light placement....i.e., there isn't just a flat surface for any type and size of light to fit. I found a replacement but it had an incandescent bulb as at the time there wasn't an LED based light that would fit.

So the other night of course....the light quit working. I took it apart and the bulb glass had broken away from base. I had almost got it rigged with some bare copper wire to work but it was intermittent. My buddy ended up sitting in the front and put the red/green plastic cover over high iPhone light. Worked pretty well and got us home.

I ordered a new one from Amazon and it was way too big. I paid attention to the size/footprint and found one that worked. I'm going to keep it as a spare. I also in the mean time found an LED bulb version that worked in my existing light. I thought I would share both. The LED bulb replacement for an existing incandescent bulb is great. Much brighter and probably more reliable with longer life.

LED Bulbs

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07G3G95W5?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details

The light below has integrated LEDs and has a footprint that works on our boats. I wish it was metal vs plastic, but it seems to be fairly solid.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07Z1HWVML?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details

Had this one saved on a list but can't take credit believe I got it from a "Capt Leon" video.
Amazon.com: Attwood NV2002SS-7 LightArmor 2-Mile Navigation Lights, Deck Mount, Round, Bi-Color, LED Lighting, Stainless Housing : Everything Else

 

[steveinmd]

Any updates on these lights installed?