Aqua Signal LED Bulb Conversion

Carol & Bob Larsen · Posted: Mon Nov 24, 2014 4:48 pm Post subject: Aqua Signal LED Bulb Conversion

If you are looking to replace the festoon dimpled bulb in the Aqua Signal 25 stern light with an LED bulb, you have already discovered two things: 1) they are very hard to find, and 2) they sell for $30 to $40 each.
I've figured out a simple way to convert the bulb holder so that it will use relatively cheap auto LED bulbs ($4 to $7). It only takes about 30 minutes of time.
If you send me a personal email, I will email you a Power Point file with all of the pictures and instructions on how to do it.

Bob

Sunbeam · Posted: Mon Nov 24, 2014 4:56 pm Post subject:

Oops, post edited. I saw you had a 22 and so figured at first that you were talking about the all-around light (which on my 22 is a Perko 1209 that serves as the stern light, the steaming light, and the anchor light) and for that there is a really nice LED that fits great for $15*.

But now I see you have an Aqua Signal 25 stern light. So my reply was thus incorrect. Sorry! Please pardon the "barge" into the thread.

Sunbeam

PS: But now someone reading this will wonder about the LED bulb for the Perko 1209 which seems to be on most 22's. That can be found here:

http://store.marinebeam.com/bayonet-90-led-replacenment.html

Carol & Bob Larsen · Posted: Mon Nov 24, 2014 9:10 pm Post subject:

Hi Sunbeam,
I always thought that a stern light should only be visible from the rear. Ours is located on the back of the cabin roof..... It is on a separate switch so it can also be used to illuminate the cockpit as well. ie lot's of current drain while docked.
Bob

Sunbeam · Posted: Mon Nov 24, 2014 9:20 pm Post subject:

Carol & Bob Larsen · Posted: Tue Nov 25, 2014 8:41 am Post subject: Stern light

You are correct. I just looked it up. My apologies! I was used to seeing the stern light on my sailboat.

Bob

Sunbeam · Posted: Tue Nov 25, 2014 11:38 am Post subject:

It can get confusing! Sounds like your 22 has separate lights for steaming, stern, and anchor (all-around) - but that is also perfectly fine of course. More than one way to meet the requirements on our boats.

I'm actually thinking of relocating my white light because when used as an anchor light it shines right in my face through the forehatch Disgust

I would prefer to enjoy the night sky! There is also a bit of light shining on the foredeck when it is a steaming light, which I would prefer not to have.

For starters (try easy solution first) I got a Perko accessory that is essentially a black piece of plastic that clamps on the stalk and shades the light from beaming straight down. If that works, great. If not.... I'm going to relocate the light (potentially going to a different style).