Cabin Led lights

[Tim22]

I am thinking of replacing some of my small round cabin lights with led's. ( see photos) . Any suggestions for a reasonably priced replacement. I have 6 switched and 3 unswitched lights. Also, does anyone know the size of the cutout for these. I'm not at the boat so can't measure.

Thanks
Tim

 

[Jim 5757]

Check out the aqua signal web page. From what I (didn't) see there you'll need to unmount the fixture to find out the size you have. Did you look into simply replacing the bulbs? Most vendors have LED equivalent. Most available right on this site!

 

[BlowMeAway]

Hi Tim, we replaced all of our cabin lights with these RV style LED's. They are sold as a double lamp with 3-way switch (off, 1 lamp, 2 lamps) and also as a single unit. They are flush mount with 4-6 self tapping screws...easy-peasy!

https://www.amazon.com/MICTUNING-Fi...coding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=1KG6DB9D9TPWKKRJZM88

These were slightly larger than the original and covered over any holes/wires that were pre-existing.

 

[Tim22]

Thanks for the suggestions. I checked out Marinebeam.com and they were most helpful in providing information on replacement bulbs. A lot cheaper than replacing the entire fixture so I will probably replace all the bulbs.

I do, however, need to replace my nav lights and see that marinebeam has it's own line at very competitive prices. Has anyone tried them? I need to replace the stern white light and the bow port/starboard combo. I'm presuming the leds are ok but wonder about the durability of the housing.

Thanks for any comments

Tim

 

[BlowMeAway]

Our 1978 H30C has the flush mount port and starboard lamps. We replaced the entire fixture on both sides with these awesome LED replacements. The stern light was simply a replacement LED bulb. All lights so much brighter than the original.

Here's a link to a thread that discusses Nav light options and preferences:

https://forums.sailboatowners.com/index.php?threads/nav-lights-your-preference.185985/#post-1381636

 

[Justin_NSA]

Based on an earlier thread, we went with MarineBeam LED bulbs. We put their red/white one in the ceiling light next to the companionway thinking red would get us down the steps without messing up night vision. In the reading lights I bought different brightness LEDs and have been experimenting with which ones work best for reading or general illumination. Then we'll complete the conversion. Also have their festoon running lights, anchor, steaming and deck light LEDs.
Polarity is the main thing to be aware of.

 

[Jerry Clark H356 SV Persi]

I had Halogen lights and replaced the halogen bulbs with these. Very nice light and fits the G4 halogen base. Each is 2 watts, previous halogen was 20 watts, so all 10 are now 20 watts versus 200 watts with halogen. Put them in this spring and very satisfied so far.

Price was under $20 for 10 bulbs. Search Amazon and you will find a similar price today. The ones I bought are in the link but when I searched for th same product they were Prime for $18 and Change.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MSHMECR/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[Tim22]

Thanks Jerry
I have ordered the 10 pack. I see some of the reviews say the bulbs flicker but others say no problem. Anyway, at that price it would be one of my cheaper mistakes!!

Thanks
Tim

 

[Sefuller]

Marinebeam is the way to go.

 

[Jerry Clark H356 SV Persi]

Mine have not flickered. Hope they work out fir you.

 

[JRacer]

Marinebeam is the way to go. Constant Voltage regulated.

 

[pateco]

For my interior, I used bulk Chinese bulbs off of e-bay. Even replaced the florescent bulbs with strips of COB LEDs. Major power reduction, more light, and no issues in the year since completed. Steaming light came from autozone. I replaced the little lights in my instruments with blue LEDs, but they are too bright. I will probably change them to red LEDs at some point soon. I have not yet replaced my other nav lights.

 

[Justin_NSA]

Interesting that you should mention fluorescent. I have a 2 tube fixture in the ceiling. One tube has a red sleeve over it, so I can flip the switch one way and get red light and the other way to get white light. I didn't even think to look for LED replacements. It looks like MarineBeam has them. I can get one in red. This is the main light over the galley.

 

[HMT2]

Interesting that you should mention fluorescent. I have a 2 tube fixture in the ceiling. One tube has a red sleeve over it, so I can flip the switch one way and get red light and the other way to get white light. I didn't even think to look for LED replacements. It looks like MarineBeam has them. I can get one in red. This is the main light over the galley.

If they are fluorescent bulbs you will need to remove the ballast in order to use led tubes. I did this on my fluorescent light fixtures, it is easy to do.

 

[Justin_NSA]

If they are fluorescent bulbs you will need to remove the ballast in order to use led tubes. I did this on my fluorescent light fixtures, its. It hard.

They mention that in the description. I'm game. I was an avionics tech in my early days.

 

[HMT2]

Then it's a walk in the park!

 

[pateco]

Interesting that you should mention fluorescent. I have a 2 tube fixture in the ceiling. One tube has a red sleeve over it, so I can flip the switch one way and get red light and the other way to get white light. I didn't even think to look for LED replacements. It looks like MarineBeam has them. I can get one in red. This is the main light over the galley.

I looked at those, but went with cheapies. two per fixture.
6x White Car COB LED Light Waterproof DC 12V High Luminance DRL Fog Driving Lamp $8.99

 

[pateco]

Here is what I did for the dome lights

This is what I did for the reading/spot lights

Here is the florescent before

Replacing the tube with COB LED

After

 

[Tim22]

Jerry
Thanks for the tip. I installed the leds yesterday and they work well. The light is a little warmer than I expected but nice even light and no flicker.

Tim

 

[Jerry Clark H356 SV Persi]

Glad they worked out. I think they are a nice color. You can't beat the price!