[C320-list] Nav Light conversion to LED?

[wdoc1--- via C320-list]

Gree tings-
I would like to convert my 2000 C320 bow pulpit Hella Sidelight (& stern light) from incandescent to LED, and wonder if anyone else has done this? Catalina Direct sells an LED replacement bulb, but the description is confusing. Is this a good match?
"The .09 amp red and green capsule replaces the .84 amp incandescent bulb in all Aqua Signal red and green series 25 lights. Note that this a replacement bulb only""The .09 amp white capsule (#Z3028) may be used in Aqua Signal or Hella brand lights at the ?, masthead anchor, or steaming light used 1982 through the present on boats under 12 meters."
MarineBeam sells an LED fixture for about the same price as the above bulb, but not sure if it will fit the bracket on the bow pulpit:Economy Series 25 LED Navigation Light - Bi-Color Bow Port/Starboard
Any help/advice appreciated!
Bill McConnell2000 C320 Diversion

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Bill

Catalina switched from Aqua Signal to Hella fixtures at some point between
1998 and 2008. Not sure exactly when as there is conflicting information
out there. I will be taking apart my stern light to be sure which brand
(hopefully they didn’t mix brands on my hull. ). I have a steaming light
out and it would be fantastic if I only had to climb the mast once.
Anyhow, it seems like these bulbs are designed to fit most nav lights and
may work for you.

https://www.fisheriessupply.com/dr-led-39-44-mm-festoon-navigation-bulb/9000241?fsls=pdpa&fslsid=pdp-alternative


I’ll be replacing my anchor light at the same time. I replaced that one
with a west marine brand led about 8 years ago…it’s dead. At least for
that one I know it’s a BA-15s connection.

I’ll report back if I find out more info.

Troy Dunn
Hull #514

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Thanks, Troy-
Just ordered these replacement bulbs at MarineBeam LED Boat Lights for Your Sailboat or Motor Yacht, 12V or 24V after removing the Hella sternlight incandescent, and will let you all know the outcome. 


| 42mm Festoon LED 9-LED Panoramic Array
(Output Color Options: Cool White)


| FS-42-09-CW | 1 | $12.50 | $12.50 |


| 30-LED 42mm Cone End Festoon - Mini-Max
(Output Color: Warm White (bi-colored lenses))


| FS-42-30C-WW | 1 | $16.95 | $16.95 |


Also replaced the white and red Dome light incandescents in the Vee berth with these LED from Amazon- they snap right in and are way brighter! 

Alla Lighting Super Bright 578 6413 212-2 LED Bulbs, Red Dome, Map, Trunk, Step Courtesy Lights, 41MM/42MM CAN-Bus Interior Festoon Lamps

4PCS 578 LED Bulbs, 42mm LED Extremely Bright Bulbs, 6500K 2835 Chipset for Interior Dome Map Door Lights, Interior Car Lights, 211-2 212-2 569 6411 6451 (White)