advice for trouble shooting anchor light

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Taran

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C Dory Year
2006
C Dory Model
22 Cruiser
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Dory
Wouldn't you know it, the first time we plugged in the anchor light and turned it on, no light. Nothing appears corroded. Any suggestions? Are we missing something when we plugged it into the receptacle?
Thanks for any input.
Tara and Warren Nelson
 
It is possible to put the light in backwards, I know, I did it myself the first time. Make sure the slight bend in the light shaft goes forward, not to the rear.
 
A simple multi meter is a valuable tool . You can check the socket to see if you have 12 volt DC power , or do a continuity check to check the light itself to see if the bulb is blown . A good tool to learn and have on board.
Marc
 
Thanks, will try both suggestions!
Tara
 
Be sure that the fuse or circuit breaker is OK. Also check the wiring. I have found bad crimps or corrosion in some C Dory wiring. Great suggestions above.
 
I had trouble with my anchor light not maintaining contact so I cleaned the contacts as best I could applied contact paste and still it was a problem. The crowning blow was when I was anchored out 4th of July watching the fireworks. I was well out of the channel when I heard a boat engine approaching in the dark with no running lights on. They seemed to be getting to close and when I looked at the anchor light it wasn't working again. I quickly turned on the cabin lights and the boat passed about 20' away. I've since replaced my light with a hard wired LED light that folds I ordered from Boaterbits.com. I know most have probably never had a problem but I like the security of a hard wired light much better.
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I mounted the light on a small piece of 1/2 inch starboard and then mounted the starboard to the holes from the original anchor light receptacle.[/img]
 
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