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superbob
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Initially Posted - 10/06/2010 :  15:47:09  Show Profile  Visit superbob's Homepage
I've just hauled the boat for a little winter maintenance and upgrades. On the list are replacement bulbs for the anchor and steaming light. Catalina direct has neither listed for a '99 250.

Second, first look at the anchor light tells me there's the right and wrong way to access the bulb. It is not apparent how to get to the bulb.

I'd appreciate some help here.

Thanks.
Bob Watson
Sparkle Plenty
'99 Catalina 250/WK #421
Oak Bottom Marina
Whiskeytown Lake CA
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Tradewind
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Response Posted - 10/06/2010 :  18:40:35  Show Profile
I replaced my anchor light assembly recently, yours is probably the Aqua Signal 25 series. The bulb is accessable by twisting the lens cover to remove. The bulb is a festoon style bulb available at West Marine and Defender for Aqua Signal 25 series lights.

http://www.defender.com/product.jsp?path=-1|65136|295769|320397|320408&id=827318

If you anchor at night often you might want to consider an LED replacement to conserve battery power.

http://www.mastlight.com/Products/T10X44B3W.html

The steaming light bulb is easily accessable with a small Phillips screwdriver, you'll need to remove the deck light halogen bulb first, don't handle that bulb with bare fingers as it may damage the bulb. The steaming light uses the same style bulb as the anchor light.
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superbob
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Response Posted - 10/07/2010 :  08:02:31  Show Profile  Visit superbob's Homepage
Thanks Steve. Guess I didn't use enough muscle in an attempt to unscrew the lenses. I appreciate the other information, too. Thanks again.
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willyd103
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Response Posted - 10/07/2010 :  16:10:13  Show Profile
Bob:
Take a look at http://www.catalina-capri-25s.org/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=21630
and there's discounts available for LED bulbs that fit in your Aqua signal fixture. Be prepared for $20 prices!!!!!
Best regards,
Will
S/V Stardust
1996 C-250 WK-SR
sailing on Friday in Nantasket Roads
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superbob
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Response Posted - 10/08/2010 :  13:33:15  Show Profile  Visit superbob's Homepage
Thanks! 20 bucks compared to what other parts go for puts a smile on my face albeit only a bulb!
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booyacht
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Response Posted - 10/23/2010 :  22:58:37  Show Profile
I didn't want to force anything and break it today-is there a trick to getting in to the hella red/green nav bulbs on the bow? Thanks in advance!!
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superbob
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Response Posted - 10/24/2010 :  09:07:46  Show Profile  Visit superbob's Homepage
I discovered why anchor lenses didn't come off easily: The tabs holding it onto the base had been broken by the previous owner and it was secured with several wraps of electrical tape. Don't you just love someones half ass solutions to something needing replacement?!
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