Anchor light bulb spec

Apr 27, 2019
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Bebeteau Oceanis 351 Schooner Cove
Can anyone tell me what 12V bulb is specified for the masthead of the 1996 Oceanis 351? I don't want to have to go up twice.
 
Feb 8, 2014
1,300
Columbia 36 Muskegon
Not specifically familiar with the Beneteau, but with most manufacturers items like light fixtures vary even within the same model. And they don't last long in the marine environment so it may have been changed to a different type by a prior owner. The only way to know for sure is to go up and pull the old bulb out. And replace it with an LED so you don't have to do it again.
 
Jul 27, 2011
4,990
Bavaria 38E Alamitos Bay
Can anyone tell me what 12V bulb is specified for the masthead of the 1996 Oceanis 351? I don't want to have to go up twice.
If you have Aqua Signal as running light fixtures, you’ll likely have an Aqua Signal fixture at the masthead as well. They’ll use the same bulb. In mine (1999) for example, the stock bulb is an incandescent 10-watt Bayonet style for both fixtures.
 
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Jan 22, 2008
8,050
Beneteau 323 Annapolis MD
Buy several, take back whichever you do not use. While you are up there, take pics of the top of the mast, all stay/shroud connection, vhf antenna, steaming light.
 
Mar 20, 2016
594
Beneteau 351 WYC Whitby
Mine is an aqua signal and I changed it out to If memory is correct a 44mm festoon 360 degree led 5000k white, not warm white off ebay or was it 39mm ,Going down today I will check as I haven't stepped my mast yet .Make sure if your going up the mast to test before coming down as some leds must go in with the right polarity. Here you go 44mm I went to my ebay history. By the way it's brighter than original aqua signal bulb
https://www.ebay.ca/itm/44MM-1-73-P...lesale-/202252038617?var=&hash=item2f172931d9
Sorry this is the anchor light ,however I think it's the masthead too
 
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Mar 26, 2011
3,402
Corsair F-24 MK I Deale, MD
Often you can get a pretty good look with binoculars from the dock. At least enough to identify the housing.
 

Tom J

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Sep 30, 2008
2,301
Catalina 310 Quincy, MA
When my anchor light failed, I went up the mast to retrieve the bulb, but the socket was corroded, so a new light was needed. I have an LED anchor light wiring for installation right after launching.
 

RoyS

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Jun 3, 2012
1,739
Hunter 33 Steamboat Wharf, Hull, MA
By all means get an LED replacement bulb. The incandescents draw an inordinate amount of power from your batteries overnight.
 
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Sailm8

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Feb 21, 2008
1,746
Hunter 29.5 Punta Gorda
Find a friend with a drone to take a look. I used one for an insurance claim when they wanted me to pull the mast for a look-see.
 
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