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dalelargent
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Initially Posted - 08/16/2015 :  22:53:33  Show Profile
Hi all,

My home in central Oregon is somewhat remote, but I am traveling at the moment and will be passing a west marine tomorrow (Monday).

Among other things, I hope to pick up spare replacement bulbs for my three mast lights...which I believe are the original/standard fixtures for an 89.

Can anyone tell me the wattage and bulb types? Thanks!!!

Dale
1989 c25 WK/TR #5838
1998 Catalina 36 mkii
1983 Vagabond 14

Davy J
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Response Posted - 08/17/2015 :  05:09:42  Show Profile
Your fixtures are most likely Aqua Signal 25 series. Aqua Signal Info:

Anchor Light
Deck/Steaming Light

Be aware though that the bulbs they used changed at some point. The original bulbs look like the one on the right, new fixtures use the bulb on the left:
Davy J


2005 Gemini 105Mc
PO 1987 C25 #5509 SR/SK
Tampa Bay
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sfsmith
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Response Posted - 08/17/2015 :  06:37:45  Show Profile
Dale, I recently checked my mast lights, and they're as described in this link: http://www.catalina-capri-25s.com/manbro/pictures/4-2-4.gif.
Solomon Smith
TANGO 89/WK/TR/#5942
Petoskey, Michigan
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sfsmith
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Response Posted - 08/17/2015 :  06:42:42  Show Profile
Sorry about the link problem. It's on this site's Manuals & Brochures link at the left. Go to the post-1988 C25 manual and scroll down to the electrical systems section. It's the electrical diagram for the post-1988 C25, showing bulb types.
Solomon Smith
TANGO 89/WK/TR/#5942
Petoskey, Michigan
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delliottg
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Response Posted - 08/17/2015 :  07:48:30  Show Profile  Visit delliottg's Homepage
Dale,
On the off chance your travels take you through Seattle, check out Fisheries Supply. They carry Imtra LED replacements for the Aqua Signal 25. They come with adapters for either the pointy or dimpled versions of the bulb. I've been quite happy with them and have replaced all my running lights with them, except my mast head, which has a Dr. LED bulb (which I'm just as happy with, except the price).
David
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JanS48
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Response Posted - 08/18/2015 :  18:10:56  Show Profile
Greetings
I too ran into an issue trying to find a replacement bulb for my 82 C25, my solution was to 'carefully' drill thru the dimples in the bulb holder, now I can use the pointed bulbs. Since I was going LED I went one further and actually soldiered the bulb in. So far so good, nice and bright while hardly moving the amp meter. The LED I chose cost about $15.

Good luck
Jan
82 C25 SR FK
Sailing out of Newport Harbor.
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Voyager
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Response Posted - 08/18/2015 :  19:26:01  Show Profile
Solder will work well for a season but beware that dissimilar metals will inevitably corrode. Check it each season or at least be aware that problems may occur.
Bruce Ross
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JanS48
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Response Posted - 08/19/2015 :  20:11:41  Show Profile
I should have added that I smeared a little silicone grease over the soldiered joint. I've found that it works for years keeping the water and condensation out.
Jan
82 C25 SR FK
Sailing out of Newport Harbor.
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dalelargent
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Response Posted - 08/20/2015 :  19:23:30  Show Profile
Thanks all. I was able to get bulbs at WM in Portland. Boat is pulled and am completing a few chores before heading for the San Juans. 2 weeks on the Salish Sea coming right up!

Dale
1989 c25 WK/TR #5838
1998 Catalina 36 mkii
1983 Vagabond 14
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