Replacing 420 cabin lights with switches with LEDs

pjb13

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Nov 19, 2019
15
Hunter 420 Alameda
Has anyone swapped out the cabin lights on the 420 that have the off on toggle with LEDs? I have tried two brands of replacement lights that don't fit (West Marine have screw holes inside the cutout). None of them have the switch so they must be controlled by the breaker. Hunter parts forum only offers the always-on version...These in the photo can work as always on but the rest are switched. The second batch I bought don't fit the cutout either.
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BobH57

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Oct 23, 2019
91
Hunter 410 Solomons, MD
On my H410, all of the cabin light bulbs have been replaced with LED G4 1.8 watt 220 lumen bulbs purchased on Amazon (much cheaper than WM or your local hardware store). My original light fixtures appear to be the same as yours.
 
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pjb13

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Nov 19, 2019
15
Hunter 420 Alameda
So rather than replace the entire light you just replaced the bulbs? That would surely be cheaper!!! Thanks.
 
Apr 12, 2007
176
Hunter 420 Herrington Harbor South
Yes just replace the bulbs. SBO has the LED replacement lights and the light w/switch. Around $25.00 each if I remember correctly
 
Aug 18, 2018
116
Hunter 410 MDR
G4 led bulbs are readily available, just got 10 more warm white led bulbs to replace the cool white led bulbs I had used in the heads for under $25. Keep buld color and brightness in mind when ordering. I do not like cool white down led's below after a few years of trying to get used to them.
On my 410 I also have 1 red led in the main cabin, its a nice non blinding glow for night traveling.
 
Jun 4, 2004
1,072
Hunter 410 Punta Gorda
Have replaced all of mine as well. China sells them much cheaper and rated to 14V. Work great. Can give you site where I purchased mine if interested.