Re: Stus-List Aqua signal 25 direct LED replacement?

[Bruno Lachance via CnC-List]

Dave, 

Two years ago I found led bulb that were sold as replacements for the 
aquasignal 25. They were about the same price as a complete Victory fixture. 
The lenses of the existing aqua signal were still clear so I went for the led 
bulbs. After one season only, at least one side on the "tree sided bulb" were 
not working and they show sign of water ingress and corrosion .I did not had 
kept my receipt...

I will replace them with aquasignal 40 that I found with a good price. The hole 
pattern is different, I will have to drill one hole but they have a smaller 
footprint so they fit.  With the improve aero dynamic I should maybe gain 0.001 
knot.

Last year I replaced the stern light with a 40, and it is very efficient. But 
the look is not as "classic".

Bruno
Becassine, 1987 33 mkII 
New Richmond, Qc.



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> Le 7 mai 2017 à 13:32, Dave via CnC-List  a écrit :
> 
> Thanks Derek - will be interested in your opinion - iirc there was a line of 
> lights that uses standard twin lead electronics-type leds as a light source - 
> might be those.  Wasn't thinking about this project when I saw them (it was 
> at Nat's in Pickering I think).  
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On May 7, 2017, at 10:37 AM, Derek McLeod  wrote:
>> 
>> I ordered a set of Victory LED lights from Boulet Lemelin Yacht in Quebec 
>> and it appears they will fit the existing holes in the stainless brackets. I 
>> am also replacing Aqua Signal 25's. I can't really speak to the quality of 
>> them yet as they are not installed but they were very reasonably priced. I 
>> figure the UV exposure is going to take a toll on whatever product is 
>> installed. 
>> 
>> Derek McLeod 
>> 1983 C 29-2, Aileron 
>> Toronto
>> 
>>> On May 7, 2017, at 6:59 AM, Dave S  wrote:
>>> 
>>> Hi all - Windstar is enjoying new Marinebeam LED nav-lighting on the mast, 
>>> but still has the original aqua signal 25 (i think that's the series) 
>>> running lights mounted on the pulpit and pushpit.  Port starboard and 
>>> stern.  
>>> 
>>> Would like to avoid swiss-cheesing the existing mounting flanges, or 
>>> fabricating an adaptor plate, etc   changing the bulb is an option but 
>>> not my first choice. 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> IS anyone aware of quality LED nav lights that are a direct 
>>> footprint-compatible replacement for the AS25?   
>>> 
>>> Dave
>>> 
>>> 
> 
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Re: Stus-List Aqua signal 25 direct LED replacement?

[Dave via CnC-List]

Thanks Derek - will be interested in your opinion - iirc there was a line of 
lights that uses standard twin lead electronics-type leds as a light source - 
might be those.  Wasn't thinking about this project when I saw them (it was at 
Nat's in Pickering I think).  

Sent from my iPhone

> On May 7, 2017, at 10:37 AM, Derek McLeod  wrote:
> 
> I ordered a set of Victory LED lights from Boulet Lemelin Yacht in Quebec and 
> it appears they will fit the existing holes in the stainless brackets. I am 
> also replacing Aqua Signal 25's. I can't really speak to the quality of them 
> yet as they are not installed but they were very reasonably priced. I figure 
> the UV exposure is going to take a toll on whatever product is installed. 
> 
> Derek McLeod 
> 1983 C 29-2, Aileron 
> Toronto
> 
>> On May 7, 2017, at 6:59 AM, Dave S  wrote:
>> 
>> Hi all - Windstar is enjoying new Marinebeam LED nav-lighting on the mast, 
>> but still has the original aqua signal 25 (i think that's the series) 
>> running lights mounted on the pulpit and pushpit.  Port starboard and stern. 
>>  
>> 
>> Would like to avoid swiss-cheesing the existing mounting flanges, or 
>> fabricating an adaptor plate, etc   changing the bulb is an option but 
>> not my first choice. 
>> 
>> 
>> IS anyone aware of quality LED nav lights that are a direct 
>> footprint-compatible replacement for the AS25?   
>> 
>> Dave
>> 
>> 

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Re: Stus-List Aqua signal 25 direct LED replacement?

[Spencer Johnson via CnC-List]

Hi Dave!  I replaced all of my Nav lights because the lens was almost 
completely clouded and the lamp clips kept on corroding.  I went with Hella 
NavLED Pro replacement fixtures.  They were slightly larger than the old 
fixtures.  I probably could have just attached them as is, but, I had some 18 
ga SS cut to fit the back of each fixture.  The light is completely sealed, so, 
no spiders or water will enter.  The lenz is crystal clear after 5 years and 
they are quite bright...I think that they are certified for 3 mn viewing 
distance.  Installation of all 3 was pretty straightforward.  I did drill and 
tap new mounting screw holes for them.  I am VERY pleased with them.


Spencer Johnson
'84 LF38 "Alegria" #165
Winters in Waukegan, IL
Summers in Racine, WI

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Re: Stus-List Aqua signal 25 direct LED replacement?

[Dave via CnC-List]

It's a good question josh,  and changing the bulb is my second choice.  

 One reason is that a purpose built led fixture is typically more efficient.  
You can orient the sources in the correct direction.  This is compromised in 
traditional light sources (or led lamps which mimic same) where optics and 
reflectors are required to re distribute the light and improve efficiency.  
(Ok, I'm in the lighting biz)
Another reason is that my existing lights' lenses are crazed and the wire is 
crumbling  - so, im into minor project anyway.
Third, I want a sealed, hard wired fixture.  I don't know if the led bulb will 
suffer from corrosion issues, but  it will be installed and ignored for much 
longer than the standard festoon bulb. 
Last reason is 'cuz I'm 53 years old, and I can.  :-). The work on the boat has 
been done to a high standard, which is a pleasure in itself.

All that said, the retrofit lamp is choice 2.

Dave


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> On May 7, 2017, at 10:01 AM, Josh Muckley  wrote:
> 
> Why isn't changing the bulb a first choice?  Marinebeam has the bulbs.  I've 
> bought them.  They work great.
> 
> Josh Muckley
> S/V Sea Hawk
> 1989 C 37+
> Solomons, MD
> 
>> On May 7, 2017 7:00 AM, "Dave S via CnC-List"  wrote:
>> Hi all - Windstar is enjoying new Marinebeam LED nav-lighting on the mast, 
>> but still has the original aqua signal 25 (i think that's the series) 
>> running lights mounted on the pulpit and pushpit.  Port starboard and stern. 
>>  
>> 
>> Would like to avoid swiss-cheesing the existing mounting flanges, or 
>> fabricating an adaptor plate, etc   changing the bulb is an option but 
>> not my first choice. 
>> 
>> 
>> IS anyone aware of quality LED nav lights that are a direct 
>> footprint-compatible replacement for the AS25?   
>> 
>> Dave
>> 
>> 
>> 
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Re: Stus-List Aqua signal 25 direct LED replacement?

[Derek McLeod via CnC-List]

I ordered a set of Victory LED lights from Boulet Lemelin Yacht in Quebec and 
it appears they will fit the existing holes in the stainless brackets. I am 
also replacing Aqua Signal 25's. I can't really speak to the quality of them 
yet as they are not installed but they were very reasonably priced. I figure 
the UV exposure is going to take a toll on whatever product is installed. 

Derek McLeod 
1983 C 29-2, Aileron 
Toronto

> On May 7, 2017, at 6:59 AM, Dave S  wrote:
> 
> Hi all - Windstar is enjoying new Marinebeam LED nav-lighting on the mast, 
> but still has the original aqua signal 25 (i think that's the series) running 
> lights mounted on the pulpit and pushpit.  Port starboard and stern.  
> 
> Would like to avoid swiss-cheesing the existing mounting flanges, or 
> fabricating an adaptor plate, etc   changing the bulb is an option but 
> not my first choice. 
> 
> 
> IS anyone aware of quality LED nav lights that are a direct 
> footprint-compatible replacement for the AS25?   
> 
> Dave
> 
> 

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Re: Stus-List Aqua signal 25 direct LED replacement?

[Josh Muckley via CnC-List]

Why isn't changing the bulb a first choice?  Marinebeam has the bulbs.
I've bought them.  They work great.

Josh Muckley
S/V Sea Hawk
1989 C 37+
Solomons, MD

On May 7, 2017 7:00 AM, "Dave S via CnC-List"  wrote:

> Hi all - Windstar is enjoying new Marinebeam LED nav-lighting on the mast,
> but still has the original aqua signal 25 (i think that's the series)
> running lights mounted on the pulpit and pushpit.  Port starboard and
> stern.
>
> Would like to avoid swiss-cheesing the existing mounting flanges, or
> fabricating an adaptor plate, etc   changing the bulb is an option but
> not my first choice.
>
>
> IS anyone aware of quality LED nav lights that are a direct
> footprint-compatible replacement for the AS25?
>
> Dave
>
>
>
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Stus-List Aqua signal 25 direct LED replacement?

[Dave S via CnC-List]

Hi all - Windstar is enjoying new Marinebeam LED nav-lighting on the mast,
but still has the original aqua signal 25 (i think that's the series)
running lights mounted on the pulpit and pushpit.  Port starboard and
stern.

Would like to avoid swiss-cheesing the existing mounting flanges, or
fabricating an adaptor plate, etc   changing the bulb is an option but
not my first choice.


IS anyone aware of quality LED nav lights that are a direct
footprint-compatible replacement for the AS25?

Dave
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