Reading lamps on Beneteau 361 replacment bulbs

[luken7]

Ok, got all the ceiling lights replaced with LED bulbs. Now doing he reading lamps, those high power halogen bulbs with LED replacements. I'm not at the boat and can't remember the size, anyone know if they're MR11 or MR16 bulbs?

 

[Eric3626]

What did you replace the ceiling lights with?
thanks

 

[suttonski]

I have replaced all my reading light bulbs with MR16 LED. I also replaced the reading lights because they were all cracked by the heat generated by the halogen bulb.
I have also replaced all ceiling lights with G4 bi-pin LED.
I have installed a power regulator that delivers 12.5Volts to the lights.
Georges

 

[MSN-Travelers]

I have replaced all my reading light bulbs with MR16 LED. I also replaced the reading lights because they were all cracked by the heat generated by the halogen bulb.
I have also replaced all ceiling lights with G4 bi-pin LED.
I have installed a power regulator that delivers 12.5Volts to the lights.
Georges

What did you use as replacement reading lights? I have a couple that are cracked/melted by the halogen bulbs and want to replace/upgrade them with LED.

 

[suttonski]

Hi, i replaced them with exactly the same model that i found on the internet. I am away from home this week but I will let you where I purchased them and the price I paid.
Georges

 

[mattkling]

The reading light fixtures themselves can no longer be bought from Beneteau, BUT Sea Dog makes an exact replacement - model Sea Dog 400565. Don't be fooled by the photo they show, it does have the holes for the screws through the mounting plate and they match up exactly. For some reason they are not in the photo. http://www.sea-dog.com/groups/1855-halogen-reading-light

I replaced the halogens in my reading lights with LEDs from Bill at Lighting Matrix. They are M16s. The LEDs from Bill have a constant current driver so you won't need a power regulator. They are very reasonable at $5 each + shipping. Make sure to get "warm white". http://lightingmatrix.com/

He also has the replacement LEDs for the overhead lights at $2 each. They are 1 watt G4's with 6 surface chips. You want warm white here as well.

While you are ordering LEDs, you should get one for your anchor light. Mine from Bill was $6.24. It has the dimpled ends instead of festoon style and his part # is LM-MLB03001. Cool white on this one.

 

[suttonski]

Hi, I bought my SeaDog reading light, which are exactly like the ones used by Beneteau, from Wholesalemarine. I paid $28.99 and they are now at $30.87.



http://www.wholesalemarine.com/p/S-D-400560-1/Halogen+Reading+Light.html

 

[jacrider]

I have had great luck with Marine Beam LED's. I replaced all the ceiling lights and reading lights. Very helpful support. Fast shipping. There was a 10% discount for Beneteau owners when I ordered.

http://store.marinebeam.com/

 

[Gunni]

I have a number of Marinebeam LED replacements (G4 and MR16) and can confirm that their constant current controller does not create EMI interference with my onboard electronics.

 

[luken7]

Btw, found a good replacement on Amazon. $5 each and I got right of them. They're working very good so far, totally satisfied. They're a warm color light, practically identical to the halogen bulbs.