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bigelowp
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Response Posted - 05/26/2010 :  18:43:22  Show Profile
For what it's worth, I too replaced about half my lights with the @$20.00 West LED. I am very happy with them. My old lights covers were shot and two just did not work so a change was in order. Yes, they are not quite as bright, but the red light helps at night. Could I have bought better? Maybe, but for much more, which for my purposes just did not seem like it was worth it. As far as the part number -- it is the only round light for anythng close to $20.00.
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C25OBrien
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Response Posted - 07/21/2010 :  14:55:32  Show Profile
Has anyone installed the round red/white combo lights in place of the original square fixtures? Did it look clean after the install? Also, has anyone found LED bayonette bulbs that fit in the square fixtures?
I'd like to convert the 2 main cabin lights to the red/white and then just replace the bulb in the other 3. I'd like to buy online as I dont have any truck/RV shops near me, but I'd like to know that it is going to fit prior to buying. Thanks.
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Dave5041
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Response Posted - 07/21/2010 :  15:07:58  Show Profile
WM has the bulbs, but you will more than likely reverse the leads to the light fixture. It isn't a big deal, but they aren't as bright due to the translucent and yellowed lens. I, unfortunately, put in two of the premium metal fixtures and the Admiral decided that they looked so good that I had to use them for the rest of the lights that I replaced.
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bigelowp
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Response Posted - 07/23/2010 :  18:29:55  Show Profile
I have replaced my lights with the West @$20 version and they do a fine job for the minimal times I am out at night - then again I prefer dimmer lights and when sailing the red light option is great. My guess is that everyone would have a different opinion of what to spend upgrade dollars on . . .
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Voyager
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Response Posted - 07/23/2010 :  21:53:55  Show Profile
I kept my same old fixtures and bleached the lenses to remove the yellowing, then purchased six flat 12VDC LED arrays (with 24 LEDS on a substrate). I wired a pair of arrays into each of three fixtures in the main cabin, and stuck the arrays onto the flat part inside the fixture using double sided foam tape.

Each pair is just about as bright as the original incandescent bulbs, but only take about 0.2 Amps per fixture. I use the light for background lighting at night.

If I ever need a much brighter light, I've got my GE Steelbeam fluorescent lantern that I can hang from the ceiling of the cabin. It takes 4 D-cells, which I've replaced with four NiMH AA cells.

This season, I just purchased a new Coleman LED Lantern. The Coleman has a superbright LED that runs on a 6V rechargeable battery.

I can recharge the battery using my 8 Watt solar charger that keeps it topped up. The Coleman battery is a six volt sealed Lead Acid battery with a built-in voltage regulator.

I have also been using the LED lantern as an anchor light, awaiting the yard boss replacing my fixed-mount anchor light and receptacle since late May. This LED lantern is bright, and will run for 12 hours on high on a charge.
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bigelowp
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Response Posted - 07/24/2010 :  09:00:23  Show Profile
I too have supplemental Coleman battery lanterns -- which i use more often as they are portable and can hang from the boom for evening socializing
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