cabin lightbulb change

[MFD]

Anybody know the trick on removing this fixture to change the bulb?

I was going to put a banana in for scale, but ate the last one this morning.
Lens is about 4" diameter, white plastic casing 5-6".

I figure it is probably twist it counter-clockwise (or clockwise) and pry from a particular area, but it is pretty tight so I thought ask first before accidentally cracking the plastic or something.

Thanks in advance.

 

[PNWE36]

Hi, it looks the same as the one in my Hunter 36. As you stated just twist counter-clockwise. shouldn't need to pry anything. Hold the white part securely so it doesn't loosen from the ceiling if it is really tight. If this doesn't work message me and I will take mine off and take a picture so you can see how it fastens. I will be going to the boat next week.
Cheers,

 

[Ralph Johnstone]

I find that washing your hands really well in hot soapy water helps to improve your grip on the clear lens immediately before tackling this job. Pretty sure it is CCW but in case it's not, remember it was @PNWE36 who said CCW first .

 

[Rich Stidger]

I agree. Twist the white part with both hands and perhaps push upward to remove. CCW definitely.

 

[pdrisc]

I believe the clear portion rotates counter clockwise (while looking up at it) about a half inch, then should pull straight down. I had to gently wedge a knife edge between the clear lens and the white perimeter to pry it downward until I could get it the rest of the way with my fingers.

 

[H30sailor]

Agree with above! I replaced with LED bulbs.

 

[PNWE36]

Went to the boat today and checked how to remove the lens. Not exactly how I remembered. Confirmed rotate CCW and then pry out with thin blade as described in post 5 from pdrisc. Used a very thin blade flat blade screw driver.
See attached pictures to see how tab on clear lens lines up with slots in the white fixture.

 

[MFD]

BTW - thanks all. It took a little muscle to remove. Might have broke it without the advice.