Those are exactly the lights I used to replace the lights on my 25 mk1. It was 
a direct replacement for the OEM lights. I think Perko offers them as well.

 

Lenses for the lights are also available in the event your old stainless light 
is still functioning but the lens is cracked or scorched.

 

 

Rick Brass

Washington, NC

 

 

 

From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Ken Heaton 
via CnC-List
Sent: Friday, October 31, 2014 10:39 AM
To: Burt Stratton; cnc-list
Subject: Re: Stus-List Running Lights >Approved LED bulbs

 

No, in 1973 the 35 Mk.1 had lights on top of the bow casting similar to these 
Perko Nav Lights:

 

http://www.perko.com/catalog/navigation_lights_under_20_meters/76/horizontal_mount_side_light/

 

We fitted these as replacements for the originals a few years ago on a friends 
Mk.1 as they are CG Certified for 1 nm.  They are OK, not as durable as a 
pulpit mounted Aqua Signal.

 

I think these below are pretty much what was original equipment.

 

Note: Not for new construction

 

http://www.sea-dog.com/groups/1835-top-mount-side-light

 

Ken H.

 

On 31 October 2014 11:08, Burt Stratton via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com 
<mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > wrote:

Does the 1973 MK1 have the flush mounted lights molded into the hull below the 
deck? My 1974 33 ¾ tonner does and I am having trouble just finding a lamp base 
for replacement. I am sure I will need to fabricate something. I had to 
fabricate new lenses. (green and red acrylic sheets). My lights each have two 
lamps. They look like standard automotive 12VDC incandescent lamps. I will be 
happy just to have running lights. In my situation I am not concerned about 
USCG certification. 

 

If someone runs into me at night and then tries to use my running lights as an 
excuse I don’t think they will get much sympathy from anyone.

 

Burt

1974 C&C 33 ¾ tonner

To be named over the winter

Portsmouth, RI

 

From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com 
<mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com> ] On Behalf Of Della Barba, Joe via 
CnC-List
Sent: Friday, October 31, 2014 9:50 AM


To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> 
Subject: Re: Stus-List Running Lights >Approved LED bulbs

 

FYI – the running lights standard on the 1973 35 MK I, if you can find them, 
are sold as “not approved for new construction”, so I think they do not meet 
modern standards either. I long ago switched to an Aquasignal 25 mounted on the 
pulpit which is MUCH more visible. 

 

Joe Della Barba

Coquina

C&C 35 MK I

 

From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Bill Bina 
via CnC-List
Sent: Friday, October 31, 2014 5:48 AM
To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> 
Subject: Re: Stus-List Running Lights >Approved LED bulbs

 

Yes, you must comply with the regulations. NO, if you modify your existing 
light by changing from the original bulb as supplied with the fixture, it is no 
longer  legally CERTIFIED BY THE MANUFACTURER as being in compliance. If you 
end up in court, you will have the burden of proving that the light you were 
using complied with the regulations. It will no longer be accepted as complying 
simply by virtue of being certified. It doesn't matter at all if your light now 
exceeds the requirements by 2 or 3 times the visibility. It is no longer 
CERTIFIED. People can try and make this as complicated and convoluted as they 
like, but the facts don't care. Meeting the requirements is not the same thing 
as CERTIFIED as meeting the requirements. 

Bill Bina

On 10/31/2014 12:14 AM, Rick Brass via CnC-List wrote:

The USCG minutia is contained in 33CFR84. You will find it in Annex I of the 
COLREGS, which you are required to have on your boat if you have a Captain's 
License. And which you probably have on you boat in any event.

 

33CFR88.05 says: The operator of each self-propelled vessel 12 meters (39.4') 
or more in length shall carry on board and maintain for ready reference a copy 
of the Inland Navigation Rules.

 

As has been pointed out before, a navigation light is certified by the light 
manufacturer to comply with the USCG requirements. IF YOU MANUFACTURE A BOAT 
FOR SALE IN THE USA YOU MAY ONLY USE A CERTIFIED LIGHT ASSEMBLY. If you are a 
boat owner, or building a boat for your own use, you can use any lighting 
device or bulb you chose, provided that the lights meet the requirements of 
COLREGS RULE 22 (visibility) and RULE 23 (light patterns).

 

Raise your hand if you have one of the Davis LED anchor lights that plug into a 
cigarette lighter, or a battery operated Perko anchor light you keep as a 
backup. Both meet COLREGS 22 for boats less than 39 feet, but neither are 
certified by the manufacturer. At least mine aren't marked as certified.

 

I can find no direct reference to the nav lights required in 46CFR Subchapter C 
covering uninspected passenger vessels of less than 100 tons carrying 6 or 
fewer passengers, other than the requirement to comply with COLREGS 22 & 23.

 

For small inspected passenger vessels up to 100 tons carrying 100 or fewer 
passengers, 46CFR Subchapter T paragraph 183.420 says: All vessels must have 
navigation lights that are in compliance with the applicable sections of the 
International and Inland Navigation rules, except that a vessel of more than 
198 meters (65') in length must also have navigation lights that meet UL 1104 
"Standards for Marine Navigation Lights" or other standard specified by the 
Commandant.

 

Bottom line is that as a Captain you must comply with the light visibility and 
patterns specified in the COLREGS, and you must have a copy of the current 
COLREGS aboard. 

 

If you don't have a captain's license and you boat is less than 12 meters you 
must comply with the COLREGS.

 

And if the boat is over 12 meters you need to comply and carry a copy of the 
COLREGS.

 

I could not find anything in the 2000+ pages of Federal Regulation I got while 
obtaining my Masters License that indicates you need to use a certified light, 
use the same type of bulb, or buy the same bulb used in building your boat - 
but you must comply with COLREGS 22&23.

 

Rick Brass

Sent from my iPad


On Oct 30, 2014, at 21:38, Russ & Melody via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com 
<mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > wrote:


I'm guessing from previous discussions that you only need to worry about this 
USCG reg minutiae is if you have a Captain's license. Right? 

:)

        Cheers, Russ
        Sweet 35 mk-1

If you dream, dream big.
If you can think of a better world you will have a better world.
If pigs could fly imagine how good their wings would taste...



At 06:53 AM 30/10/2014, you wrote:

And then there was the discussion of whether putting LED bulbs in old fixtures 
would be compliant with USCG regs.  Many said no as the whole unit, both bulb 
and fixture, has to be certified.  And that was why for a long period there 
were so few USCG approved LED running lights; the approval process was long and 
involved and many companies did not want to expend the $ or effort…
 
So, if an incident were to occur and it was discovered that the whole fixture 
was not in compliance [and lights were relevant to the incident] might 
liability fall differently and insurance companies not be forthcoming with any 
coverage? 
 
Any current thoughts?  
 
From: CnC-List [ mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com 
<mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com> ] On Behalf Of Bill Coleman via CnC-List
Sent: Thursday, October 30, 2014 9:24 AM
To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> 
Subject: Stus-List Running Lights
 
Now this really confuses me, when I first went LED on my forward running 
lights, I replaced them with red and green, and then someone, I think at the 
boat show, or maybe in one of the boat magazines, said you had to have white 
coming through a colored lens, so I changed back to white.
Now my port running light is broken, and I am in the market, and now I am 
really confused!
 
Regards,
 
Bill Coleman
C&C 39
 

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