Cabin lighting

416rigby · Posted: Sun Mar 19, 2006 4:22 pm Post subject: Cabin lighting

Looked around to see if this was addressed somewhere but couldn't find it.
Does anyone have any ideas for making the interior lighting bright enough to play scrabble, cards etc. at night? In the 2000 model is the lighting that is in the cabin already(we don't know what that is) adequate to do this.
If not, what do you use when you are anchored somewhere and not at the dock. Up here, we have never had to think about it. It is always light when we are out.
Thanks
Rick

rogerbum · Posted: Sun Mar 19, 2006 5:28 pm Post subject:

I don't remember what the "standard" (e.g. no cost added) lighting on a 22CD is but we have two lights in the main cabin - one over the sink and one over the table and two in the v-berth. The combination of the two in the main cabin has been sufficient for our use at night. If I recall, we had to pay quite a bit extra (like $100/light, maybe more) to get those lights put in. I think the std. was a single light over the door which is not enough.

While I don't remember if we've played scrabble or not, it's certainly been plenty of light for reading and cards. BTW - if playing cards, you want the seat facing aft, the rear window makes a good mirror when it's dark outside. Twisted Evil

MichaelOnTheClaraMae · Posted: Sun Mar 19, 2006 9:24 pm Post subject:

If your existing lighting is not enough, check these Sylvania Dot It lights out. I have a couple of them on the Clara Mae.

Larry H · Posted: Mon Mar 20, 2006 12:58 am Post subject:

Rick,

I just installed a new cabin light. It is a 13 watt fluorescent Thin Lite model 173 and is bright. Size is 26 5/8 x 2 3/8 x 1 1/8 in.
It replaces an 8 watt fluorescent that expired after 15 years of use.
There are three pictures in my photo album on page 8.

416rigby · Posted: Mon Mar 20, 2006 1:16 am Post subject:

Thanks for the suggestions.....the dot lights look cool.
Does the florescent light work on 12 volt or 110?
Thanks for the pics!

Larry H · Posted: Mon Mar 20, 2006 1:41 am Post subject:

The Thin Lite 173 is 12 volts at 1.3 amps.

Sea Wolf · Posted: Mon Mar 20, 2006 3:26 am Post subject:

The flourescents are great on boats! Very little amperage drain, and tons of light! Ihave a 16 watt one above the door on my CD-22 (2 x 8 watt tubes). Lights up the whole interior like daytime. No interference with other electronic devices, either. Joe.

416rigby · Posted: Mon Mar 20, 2006 4:04 am Post subject:

Thanks again, guys! One more reason I love this place. Hey, we've been sitting around looking at some websites and the lights they offer. The one thing we were wondering is just how much light that such-and-such wattage units put out. I guess there will be no trouble seeing anything we need with those 13 or 16 watt flouros. And we'll be driving right through Flagstaff, AZ...might just schedule a rest stop and pick up one of those Thin Lites.

Sea Wolf · Posted: Mon Mar 20, 2006 4:44 am Post subject:

416rigby-

The floureswcent lamps can be bought at an RV supply outlet for quite a bit less than most marine suppliers.

Depending on how you're going to use it and where you boat, a lot of products that are sold in RV stores are a lot less expensive when bought there rather than at a marine dealer.

Sometimes the item will be exactly the same, with the only difference being the price.

Other times, the marine version will be spark-proof and/or have additional corrosion protection, like tinned wiring and better insulation.

Sometimes the part or model number will tell you whether it's the same or different.

Then too, if you boat in freshwater, or somethings going inside the cabin, you may not need the more expensive marine version.

I bought a propane detector and carbon monoxide detector a couple of years ago from an on-line RV supply house for about 65% of the cost at West Marine for the identical item. And the no sales tax (out of state), usually pays for the shipping.

Before I buy anything for the boat, I usually think first if it can be bought for less at an RV, auto, or other source w/o sacraficing quality, function, or safety.

Joe.

Luna C · Posted: Mon Mar 20, 2006 10:52 pm Post subject:

MichaelOnTheClaraMae,

Thanks for the tip on the tap lights. I ordered a three pack - I'll report on how we like em' in a few weeks!

Alyssa Jean · Posted: Mon Mar 20, 2006 11:19 pm Post subject:

Looking back through this thread and don't see any reference to "tap lights". Whatcha talking about?

Luna C · Posted: Mon Mar 20, 2006 11:59 pm Post subject:

These guys:
Sylvania Dot It lights http://www.sylvania.com/ConsumerProducts/AutomotiveLighting/Products/Dotitlights/

TyBoo · Posted: Tue Mar 21, 2006 12:08 am Post subject:

The reason David is more literally inquisitive is due in part to his friendship with the other beer guy. Patty commented one evening that they should get a Clapper on the new Daydream, and the next thing you know Pat spends 800 bucks on the AirHead.

MichaelOnTheClaraMae · Posted: Tue Mar 21, 2006 5:48 am Post subject:

The Dot It LED lights are no match for fluorescents, but work good for iluminating a small area. I have one stuck to the bottom of the shelf over the helm. It gives me plenty of light at night when I need it without blinding me to the outside.

Also, they say the Dot It lights will stick to most anything over and over again. That may be true but take care when pulling them off if/when you decide to move them. These little suckers stick pretty good and will bring the paint with them if you are not careful.

Let me know how you like them!