Marinebeam does it again

[Jackdaw]

Like others I'm sure, I've installed Marinebeam's innovative white/red LED cabin bulbs that switch colors simply by toggling the power off/on when the light is on. Great upgrade without changing the fixture and wiring.

Well they've done it again, this time creating a masttop bulb that is either a tri-color for offshore navigation, or an anchor light. The bulb is a standard BAY15 offset pin base that just pops in. I got one and did a writeup on my blog.

http://rarerarebird.blogspot.com/2016/11/led-navanchor-replacement-bulb.html

 

[Scott T-Bird]

Great timing! I pulled the mast down this winter to make several upgrades ... including new Marinebeam lights. I wasn't aware of this feature.

 

[justsomeguy]

Nice!

 

[Bad Obsession]

That is pretty cool. I wonder if it would fit in my anchor light. Davis Industries Mega Light: http://www.ceshowroom.com/ProductDe...8250&click=2&gclid=CLuniuCF3tACFZCEswodMmgMtQ

 

[justsomeguy]

I wonder if it would fit in my anchor light.

Is your bulb base indexed or non-indexed?

 

[Bad Obsession]

I think that it is indexed but I would have to look at it again. I wonder if it would fit in the lens too.

 

[justsomeguy]

I just got off a chat session at Davisnet.com and they couldn't tell me what type of bulb the Mega-Light Masthead 3310 uses, nor was that information in any .pdf "technical" manual they had.
The chatter recommended I call the New Jersey outlet.

P.S.- Our hosts here at Sailboatowners offer a caveat for the fixture.
"Not Coast Guard Approved"
http://shop.sailboatowners.com/prod.php?1667

But I won't tell.

 

[Jackdaw]

Is your bulb base indexed or non-indexed?

They now have both types, indexed and non.

 

[Jackdaw]

I think that it is indexed but I would have to look at it again. I wonder if it would fit in the lens too.

For an extra 10 bucks I got the bulb with a new fixture. My lens was getting yellow, and the new one is designed for use with LED bulbs.

 

[Jackdaw]

That is pretty cool. I wonder if it would fit in my anchor light. Davis Industries Mega Light: http://www.ceshowroom.com/ProductDe...8250&click=2&gclid=CLuniuCF3tACFZCEswodMmgMtQ

Nope, that uses a BA9S bulb.

 

[Bad Obsession]

For an extra 10 bucks I got the bulb with a new fixture. My lens was getting yellow, and the new one is designed for use with LED bulbs.
View attachment 130861

So you bought a brand new anchor light fixture and the bulb how much?

 

[Jackdaw]

So you bought a brand new anchor light fixture and the bulb how much?

Was 99 bucks, bulb and fixture as shown.

 

[Bad Obsession]

That isn't too bad considering what it is. What a nice replacement for an anchor light. The ability to have a Tri-Color and anchor light without adding a lot of wiring is awesome. Great write- up Jackdaw!

 

[Jackdaw]

That isn't too bad considering what it is. What a nice replacement for an anchor light. The ability to have a Tri-Color and anchor light without adding a lot of wiring is awesome. Great write- up Jackdaw!

Indeed. And it has extra-special appeal to two groups:

1) Offshore racers that race at night. Beyond the safety aspect of a high tri-color, the white aft light illuminates your windex, adding to your situational awareness. I see racers race at night with their anchor light on for this purpose (however wrong!)

2) Many older (or French-built) Beneteau and Jeanneau boats have only a tri-color at the masttop, and this a painless way to add an anchor light by simply replacing a bulb. (Me!)

 

[HMT2]

Very cool Jackdaw. Thanks for sharing. I will be putting one in the next trip up the mast!

 

[Bad Obsession]

Indeed. And it has extra-special appeal to two groups:

1) Offshore racers that race at night. Beyond the safety aspect of a high tri-color, the white aft light illuminates your windex, adding to your situational awareness. I see racers race at night with their anchor light on for this purpose (however wrong!)

2) Many older (or French-built) Beneteau and Jeanneau boats have only a tri-color at the masttop, and this a painless way to add an anchor light by simply replacing a bulb. (Me!)

I would add that a lot of cruisers that just have an anchor light but sometimes sail at night or offshore would benefit from this light.

 

[Jackdaw]

I would add that a lot of cruisers that just have an anchor light but sometimes sail at night or offshore would benefit from this light.

Oh for sure. That is the target market. I was just noting two groups that would have extra interest.

 

[flynhi4u]

LED's have changed the world! Nick Holonyak, Jr should get the Nobel Peace prize!

Sam

 

[DAVA390]

They now have both types, indexed and non.

Please define "indexed".

 

[Ken13559]

Jack I'm very pleased with your finding. You should get a Nobel Please Prize
I'll get the tri-color+anchor bulb.