Stus-List Question about anchor light

[Matthew Schlanger via CnC-List]

My mast is down and I was thinking of changing out the bulb on my anchor light 
to an LED.
On my C&C 35 Mk3 I have a Aqua Signal Series 40 All-Round Navigation Light.
First, for the life of me I can’t unscrew it, I don’t want to break the thing.
Then if someone reveals the secret to getting it apart, any info on what LED 
units to use?
The aqua site is opaque and yet warns against after market LEDs, and I want to 
go in the water this weekend if possible so can’t wait for a long shipment.

Then thinking maybe I just upgrade to a new unit, fresh and sealed, does anyone 
have a good recommendation? Or suggestions on what to avoid?

The easy thing is to leave it alone, yet I think I would sleep better on the 
hook with an LED.

Thanks in advance.

Matthew Schlanger
The Office
C&C 35 Mk3
South Nyack, NY


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Stus-List Question about anchor light

[Francois Rivard via CnC-List]

Hi Matt,

When I took my mast down I took a good look at the brittle dried-up
housing, crazed plastic lens, and iffy led conversion on the existing unit
and threw it in the trash.  I replaced it with the SignalMate tricolor (
https://signalmate.com/navigation-light-models/combination-tri-color-with-anchor-2-wire/
)

They claim it's made to mil specs... I believe it.  It's completely sealed,
the machining and anodizing on the housing is beautiful, and the lens is
nice and thick.

It's pricey but to me, worth every penny as it is completely "install it
and forget it".  Living in Georgia my mast does not come down very often so
no maintenance is a big plus. As a bonus it's by far the brightest mast
light on the lake, I consider it cheap insurance against drunken pontoon
pilots.

Good luck with the project.

Best Regards,

-Francois Rivard
1990 34+ "Take Five"
Lake Lanier, GA
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Re: Stus-List Question about anchor light

[Joel Aronson via CnC-List]

Matt,

Are there 2 screws in the top?

Look at this option:

https://www.defender.com/product3.jsp?name=dr.-led-white-polar-star-40-navigation-led-replacement-bulb&path=-1|65136|2312550|2312566|2312568&id=1200640

Joel

On Mon, May 7, 2018 at 11:38 AM, Matthew Schlanger via CnC-List <
cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:

> My mast is down and I was thinking of changing out the bulb on my anchor
> light to an LED.
> On my C&C 35 Mk3 I have a Aqua Signal Series 40 All-Round Navigation Light.
> First, for the life of me I can’t unscrew it, I don’t want to break the
> thing.
> Then if someone reveals the secret to getting it apart, any info on what
> LED units to use?
> The aqua site is opaque and yet warns against after market LEDs, and I
> want to go in the water this weekend if possible so can’t wait for a long
> shipment.
>
> Then thinking maybe I just upgrade to a new unit, fresh and sealed, does
> anyone have a good recommendation? Or suggestions on what to avoid?
>
> The easy thing is to leave it alone, yet I think I would sleep better on
> the hook with an LED.
>
> Thanks in advance.
>
> Matthew Schlanger
> The Office
> C&C 35 Mk3
> South Nyack, NY
>
>
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Re: Stus-List Question about anchor light

[Dennis C. via CnC-List]

Marinebeam.com

Dennis C. 

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> On May 7, 2018, at 10:38 AM, Matthew Schlanger via CnC-List 
>  wrote:
> 
> My mast is down and I was thinking of changing out the bulb on my anchor 
> light to an LED.
> On my C&C 35 Mk3 I have a Aqua Signal Series 40 All-Round Navigation Light.
> First, for the life of me I can’t unscrew it, I don’t want to break the thing.
> Then if someone reveals the secret to getting it apart, any info on what LED 
> units to use?
> The aqua site is opaque and yet warns against after market LEDs, and I want 
> to go in the water this weekend if possible so can’t wait for a long shipment.
> 
> Then thinking maybe I just upgrade to a new unit, fresh and sealed, does 
> anyone have a good recommendation? Or suggestions on what to avoid?
> 
> The easy thing is to leave it alone, yet I think I would sleep better on the 
> hook with an LED.
> 
> Thanks in advance.
> 
> Matthew Schlanger
> The Office
> C&C 35 Mk3
> South Nyack, NY
> 
> 
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Re: Stus-List Question about anchor light

[Matthew Wolford via CnC-List]

I like my Hella.

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> On May 7, 2018, at 11:38 AM, Matthew Schlanger via CnC-List 
>  wrote:
> 
> My mast is down and I was thinking of changing out the bulb on my anchor 
> light to an LED.
> On my C&C 35 Mk3 I have a Aqua Signal Series 40 All-Round Navigation Light.
> First, for the life of me I can’t unscrew it, I don’t want to break the thing.
> Then if someone reveals the secret to getting it apart, any info on what LED 
> units to use?
> The aqua site is opaque and yet warns against after market LEDs, and I want 
> to go in the water this weekend if possible so can’t wait for a long shipment.
> 
> Then thinking maybe I just upgrade to a new unit, fresh and sealed, does 
> anyone have a good recommendation? Or suggestions on what to avoid?
> 
> The easy thing is to leave it alone, yet I think I would sleep better on the 
> hook with an LED.
> 
> Thanks in advance.
> 
> Matthew Schlanger
> The Office
> C&C 35 Mk3
> South Nyack, NY
> 
> 
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Re: Stus-List Question about anchor light

[Frederick G Street via CnC-List]

Matthew — I replaced my ancient (and ineffective) anchor light and separate 
tricolor last year with one of these:

https://store.marinebeam.com/led-tri-color-and-all-around-anchor-navigation-stack-light-n4-tri-124/
 


The MarineBeam gear is well-built, and performs very well, generally exceeding 
USCG requirements for visibility and color.  Given the propensity of 
festoon-type lamps to be a bit loose, I’d say replace the whole darn thing and 
be done with it.  You should be able to reuse the existing wiring, unless it’s 
badly corroded; on our older boats, C&C did NOT use tinned wire, and much of 
the old lamp-cord wiring in our old masts was not good to begin with, and has 
definitely not aged well…

— Fred

Fred Street -- Minneapolis
S/V Oceanis (1979 C&C Landfall 38) -- on the hard in Bayfield, WI   :^(

> On May 7, 2018, at 10:38 AM, Matthew Schlanger via CnC-List 
>  wrote:
> 
> My mast is down and I was thinking of changing out the bulb on my anchor 
> light to an LED.
> On my C&C 35 Mk3 I have a Aqua Signal Series 40 All-Round Navigation Light.
> First, for the life of me I can’t unscrew it, I don’t want to break the thing.
> Then if someone reveals the secret to getting it apart, any info on what LED 
> units to use?
> The aqua site is opaque and yet warns against after market LEDs, and I want 
> to go in the water this weekend if possible so can’t wait for a long shipment.
> 
> Then thinking maybe I just upgrade to a new unit, fresh and sealed, does 
> anyone have a good recommendation? Or suggestions on what to avoid?
> 
> The easy thing is to leave it alone, yet I think I would sleep better on the 
> hook with an LED.
> 
> Thanks in advance.
> 
> Matthew Schlanger
> The Office
> C&C 35 Mk3
> South Nyack, NY
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Re: Stus-List Question about anchor light

[Matthew Schlanger via CnC-List]

Thanks.
Still thinking a white anchor light, but you reflect my experience, at the last 
minute I started thinking just change it out.

Matt

> On May 7, 2018, at 1:28 PM, Francois Rivard  
> wrote:
> 
> Hi Matt, 
> 
> When I took my mast down I took a good look at the brittle dried-up housing, 
> crazed plastic lens, and iffy led conversion on the existing unit and threw 
> it in the trash.  I replaced it with the SignalMate tricolor 
> (https://signalmate.com/navigation-light-models/combination-tri-color-with-anchor-2-wire/
>  
> )
> 
> They claim it's made to mil specs... I believe it.  It's completely sealed, 
> the machining and anodizing on the housing is beautiful, and the lens is nice 
> and thick.  
> 
> It's pricey but to me, worth every penny as it is completely "install it and 
> forget it".  Living in Georgia my mast does not come down very often so no 
> maintenance is a big plus. As a bonus it's by far the brightest mast light on 
> the lake, I consider it cheap insurance against drunken pontoon pilots.  
> 
> Good luck with the project. 
> 
> Best Regards, 
> 
> -Francois Rivard
> 1990 34+ "Take Five"
> Lake Lanier, GA
> 
> 

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Re: Stus-List Question about anchor light

[Jim Reinardy via CnC-List]

Matt,
 
I would 2nd the recommendation on Marinebeam.  They will have both the LED 
replacement bulb you would need or a new fixture.  My fixture was in pretty 
good shape so I bought the bulb last year.  I don't generally spend much time 
at anchor so I can't say it got a workout, but it always tests fine.
 
Jim Reinardy
C&C 30-2 "Firewater"
Milwaukee, WI
 
- Original Message ----- Subject: Re: Stus-List Question about 
anchor light
From: "Matthew Schlanger via CnC-List" 
Date: 5/7/18 10:34 am
To: "Francois Rivard" 
Cc: "Matthew Schlanger" , cnc-list@cnc-list.com

Thanks. Still thinking a white anchor light, but you reflect my experience, at 
the last minute I started thinking just change it out.
 
Matt

On May 7, 2018, at 1:28 PM, Francois Rivard  
wrote:

  Hi Matt,   
When I took my mast down I took a good look at the brittle dried-up housing, 
crazed plastic lens, and iffy led conversion on the existing unit and threw it 
in the trash.  I replaced it with the SignalMate tricolor 
(https://signalmate.com/navigation-light-models/combination-tri-color-with-anchor-2-wire/)
 
They claim it's made to mil specs... I believe it.  It's completely sealed, the 
machining and anodizing on the housing is beautiful, and the lens is nice and 
thick.  
 
It's pricey but to me, worth every penny as it is completely "install it and 
forget it".  Living in Georgia my mast does not come down very often so no 
maintenance is a big plus. As a bonus it's by far the brightest mast light on 
the lake, I consider it cheap insurance against drunken pontoon pilots.  
 
Good luck with the project. 
 
Best Regards, 
 
-Francois Rivard
1990 34+ "Take Five"
Lake Lanier, GA
 
 


 


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Re: Stus-List Question about anchor light

[Francois Rivard via CnC-List]

I understand.

Another thing I forgot to mention is the built-in Windex light.  If you
sail at night it's really nice to have.

Decisions, Decisions...

I hope it works out to your liking!

-Francois Rivard
1990 34+ "Take Five"
Lake Lanier, GA


On Mon, May 7, 2018 at 1:34 PM, Matthew Schlanger 
wrote:

> Thanks.
> Still thinking a white anchor light, but you reflect my experience, at the
> last minute I started thinking just change it out.
>
> Matt
>
> On May 7, 2018, at 1:28 PM, Francois Rivard 
> wrote:
>
> Hi Matt,
>
> When I took my mast down I took a good look at the brittle dried-up
> housing, crazed plastic lens, and iffy led conversion on the existing unit
> and threw it in the trash.  I replaced it with the SignalMate tricolor (
> https://signalmate.com/navigation-light-models/combination-tri-color-with-
> anchor-2-wire/)
>
> They claim it's made to mil specs... I believe it.  It's completely
> sealed, the machining and anodizing on the housing is beautiful, and the
> lens is nice and thick.
>
> It's pricey but to me, worth every penny as it is completely "install it
> and forget it".  Living in Georgia my mast does not come down very often so
> no maintenance is a big plus. As a bonus it's by far the brightest mast
> light on the lake, I consider it cheap insurance against drunken pontoon
> pilots.
>
> Good luck with the project.
>
> Best Regards,
>
> -Francois Rivard
> 1990 34+ "Take Five"
> Lake Lanier, GA
>
>
>
>
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Re: Stus-List Question about anchor light

[Bill Coleman via CnC-List]

I wish this had all happened several hours ago, Just this morning I ordered
all the stuff I had on my screen from Defender, including a replacement
Series 40 stack AquaSignal Lens, because the old one was so crazed.

Then I ordered the tri light from marinebeam, and the anchor light, the link
to that is

 

https://store.marinebeam.com/bay15d-replacement-led-bulb-for-aqua-signal-ser
ies-40-50-55/

 

Matt, if you just replace the anchor light, this is probably the one.

But, Now I am thinking of this SignalMate of Francois, it looks really nice.
Would also eliminate the Davis Windex light I just ordered.

But, I see it is still polycarbonate, so I am guessing it will craze as
well.  But I will probably be dead by then, so I guess it doesn't matter. .
. 

 

Bill Coleman

C&C 39 Erie, PAanimated_favicon1

 

From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Matthew
Schlanger via CnC-List
Sent: Monday, May 07, 2018 1:35 PM
To: Francois Rivard
Cc: Matthew Schlanger; cnc-list@cnc-list.com
Subject: Re: Stus-List Question about anchor light

 

Thanks.

Still thinking a white anchor light, but you reflect my experience, at the
last minute I started thinking just change it out.

 

Matt

 

On May 7, 2018, at 1:28 PM, Francois Rivard 
wrote:

 

Hi Matt, 

 

When I took my mast down I took a good look at the brittle dried-up housing,
crazed plastic lens, and iffy led conversion on the existing unit and threw
it in the trash.  I replaced it with the SignalMate tricolor
(https://signalmate.com/navigation-light-models/combination-tri-color-with-a
nchor-2-wire/)

 

They claim it's made to mil specs... I believe it.  It's completely sealed,
the machining and anodizing on the housing is beautiful, and the lens is
nice and thick.  

 

It's pricey but to me, worth every penny as it is completely "install it and
forget it".  Living in Georgia my mast does not come down very often so no
maintenance is a big plus. As a bonus it's by far the brightest mast light
on the lake, I consider it cheap insurance against drunken pontoon pilots.  

 

Good luck with the project. 

 

Best Regards, 

 

-Francois Rivard

1990 34+ "Take Five"

Lake Lanier, GA

 

 

 

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Re: Stus-List Question about anchor light

[Matthew Schlanger via CnC-List]

Yes I put a new one on that was LED. I agree.

Thanks

> On May 7, 2018, at 1:53 PM, Francois Rivard  
> wrote:
> 
> I understand.  
> 
> Another thing I forgot to mention is the built-in Windex light.  If you sail 
> at night it's really nice to have.  
> 
> Decisions, Decisions... 
> 
> I hope it works out to your liking!
> 
>> -Francois Rivard
>> 1990 34+ "Take Five"
>> Lake Lanier, GA
> 
> 
> On Mon, May 7, 2018 at 1:34 PM, Matthew Schlanger  > wrote:
> Thanks.
> Still thinking a white anchor light, but you reflect my experience, at the 
> last minute I started thinking just change it out.
> 
> Matt
> 
>> On May 7, 2018, at 1:28 PM, Francois Rivard > > wrote:
>> 
>> Hi Matt, 
>> 
>> When I took my mast down I took a good look at the brittle dried-up housing, 
>> crazed plastic lens, and iffy led conversion on the existing unit and threw 
>> it in the trash.  I replaced it with the SignalMate tricolor 
>> (https://signalmate.com/navigation-light-models/combination-tri-color-with-anchor-2-wire/
>>  
>> )
>> 
>> They claim it's made to mil specs... I believe it.  It's completely sealed, 
>> the machining and anodizing on the housing is beautiful, and the lens is 
>> nice and thick.  
>> 
>> It's pricey but to me, worth every penny as it is completely "install it and 
>> forget it".  Living in Georgia my mast does not come down very often so no 
>> maintenance is a big plus. As a bonus it's by far the brightest mast light 
>> on the lake, I consider it cheap insurance against drunken pontoon pilots.  
>> 
>> Good luck with the project. 
>> 
>> Best Regards, 
>> 
>> -Francois Rivard
>> 1990 34+ "Take Five"
>> Lake Lanier, GA
>> 
>> 
> 
> 

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Re: Stus-List Question about anchor light

[Chuck S via CnC-List]

Responding late to the discussion. My mast is out so I am replacing all the 
light fixtures and wiring and selected MarineBeam's Anchor 
Light/tri-color/Strobe Combo that works with two wires. 
https://store.marinebeam.com/smart-led-tri-color-anchor-light-and-strobe-n3-tri-cmb/
I tested the light and it is very very bright and works just like they claim 
and the strobe flashes S-O-S. Lots of features for $109 and it seems very well 
made. We'll see how it holds up.

Replaced the VHF antenna wire too.


> On May 7, 2018 at 1:34 PM Matthew Schlanger via CnC-List 
>  wrote:
> 
> Thanks.
> Still thinking a white anchor light, but you reflect my experience, at 
> the last minute I started thinking just change it out.
> 
> Matt
> 
> 
> > > On May 7, 2018, at 1:28 PM, Francois Rivard 
> mailto:jeanfrancoisriv...@gmail.com > wrote:
> > 
> > Hi Matt, 
> > 
> > When I took my mast down I took a good look at the brittle dried-up 
> > housing, crazed plastic lens, and iffy led conversion on the existing unit 
> > and threw it in the trash.  I replaced it with the SignalMate tricolor 
> > (https://signalmate.com/navigation-light-models/combination-tri-color-with-anchor-2-wire/)
> > 
> > They claim it's made to mil specs... I believe it.  It's completely 
> > sealed, the machining and anodizing on the housing is beautiful, and the 
> > lens is nice and thick.  
> > 
> > It's pricey but to me, worth every penny as it is completely 
> > "install it and forget it".  Living in Georgia my mast does not come down 
> > very often so no maintenance is a big plus. As a bonus it's by far the 
> > brightest mast light on the lake, I consider it cheap insurance against 
> > drunken pontoon pilots.  
> > 
> > Good luck with the project. 
> > 
> > Best Regards, 
> > 
> > -Francois Rivard
> > 1990 34+ "Take Five"
> > Lake Lanier, GA
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > > 
> 
 

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Re: Stus-List Question about anchor light

[Matthew Schlanger via CnC-List]

Bill,

How did you get the unit apart? I took off the plate on top with the two screws.
Didn’t do much.
I tried unscrewing it but reached a point where I didn’t want to break it.
What’s the secret?

Tomorrow I was going to either manhandle it until it breaks or unscrews, then 
replace with whatever they have locally or just change the bulb for an LED.
 
And I am confused now, isn’t an anchor light just white. 360 degrees. What’s 
with the tricolor variety?

I left my Davis on and someone stomped it so I upgraded the LED when I got the 
new Davis from Defender. The old one had the lens separated from the base, I 
don’t know if it was from impact or just age.

Thanks Matt

> On May 7, 2018, at 2:44 PM, Bill Coleman via CnC-List  
> wrote:
> 
> I wish this had all happened several hours ago, Just this morning I ordered 
> all the stuff I had on my screen from Defender, including a replacement 
> Series 40 stack AquaSignal Lens, because the old one was so crazed.
> Then I ordered the tri light from marinebeam, and the anchor light, the link 
> to that is
>  
> https://store.marinebeam.com/bay15d-replacement-led-bulb-for-aqua-signal-series-40-50-55/
>  
> <https://store.marinebeam.com/bay15d-replacement-led-bulb-for-aqua-signal-series-40-50-55/>
>  
> Matt, if you just replace the anchor light, this is probably the one.
> But, Now I am thinking of this SignalMate of Francois, it looks really nice. 
> Would also eliminate the Davis Windex light I just ordered.
> But, I see it is still polycarbonate, so I am guessing it will craze as well. 
>  But I will probably be dead by then, so I guess it doesn’t matter. . . 
>  
> Bill Coleman
> C&C 39 Erie, PA
>  
> From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Matthew 
> Schlanger via CnC-List
> Sent: Monday, May 07, 2018 1:35 PM
> To: Francois Rivard
> Cc: Matthew Schlanger; cnc-list@cnc-list.com
> Subject: Re: Stus-List Question about anchor light
>  
> Thanks.
> Still thinking a white anchor light, but you reflect my experience, at the 
> last minute I started thinking just change it out.
>  
> Matt
>  
>> On May 7, 2018, at 1:28 PM, Francois Rivard > <mailto:jeanfrancoisriv...@gmail.com>> wrote:
>>  
>> Hi Matt, 
>>  
>> When I took my mast down I took a good look at the brittle dried-up housing, 
>> crazed plastic lens, and iffy led conversion on the existing unit and threw 
>> it in the trash.  I replaced it with the SignalMate tricolor 
>> (https://signalmate.com/navigation-light-models/combination-tri-color-with-anchor-2-wire/
>>  
>> <https://signalmate.com/navigation-light-models/combination-tri-color-with-anchor-2-wire/>)
>>  
>> They claim it's made to mil specs... I believe it.  It's completely sealed, 
>> the machining and anodizing on the housing is beautiful, and the lens is 
>> nice and thick.  
>>  
>> It's pricey but to me, worth every penny as it is completely "install it and 
>> forget it".  Living in Georgia my mast does not come down very often so no 
>> maintenance is a big plus. As a bonus it's by far the brightest mast light 
>> on the lake, I consider it cheap insurance against drunken pontoon pilots.  
>>  
>> Good luck with the project. 
>>  
>> Best Regards, 
>>  
>> -Francois Rivard
>> 1990 34+ "Take Five"
>> Lake Lanier, GA
>>  
>>  
> 
>  
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Re: Stus-List Question about anchor light

[Francois Rivard via CnC-List]

Hi Chuck,

I looked at those as well.  They did not have the Strobe at the time, to
get the strobe you had to go DIY.  It has nice features.  The main
difference in price is the certification and the machined aluminum case.
The MarineBeam and most of the units in that price range "meet or exceed"
the certification guidelines but are not actually certified.  As I
understood it the certification process was expensive and they pass the
cost to you.

Some folks said online that if your masthead unit is not certified you may
run into insurance issues if you ever made a claim.  I'm not sure if that's
actually substantiated. The machined aluminum case will definitely be more
impervious to the elements.  Since my mast stay up for extended periods I
figured that in the big scheme of things it's worth the extra 200 bucks.

One could make the argument that the plastic units cost 1/3 therefore they
only have to last 1/3 long to break even and you keep your money all
along.  That's a fair argument.  I went for the "less likely to have to
climb the mast" side of things.  I don't have the mast climbing equipment
and paying a guy to do it for me is about 80-100 bucks round trip as I
found out last year.

Tomatoes / Tomahtoes   :-)


-Francois
1990 34+ "Take Five"
Lake Lanier, GA

On Mon, May 7, 2018 at 7:36 PM, Chuck S  wrote:

> Responding late to the discussion. My mast is out so I am replacing all
> the light fixtures and wiring and selected MarineBeam's Anchor
> Light/tri-color/Strobe Combo that works with two wires.
> https://store.marinebeam.com/smart-led-tri-color-anchor-
> light-and-strobe-n3-tri-cmb/
> I tested the light and it is very very bright and works just like they
> claim and the strobe flashes S-O-S. Lots of features for $109 and it seems
> very well made. We'll see how it holds up.
>
> Replaced the VHF antenna wire too.
>
> On May 7, 2018 at 1:34 PM Matthew Schlanger via CnC-List <
> cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:
>
> Thanks.
> Still thinking a white anchor light, but you reflect my experience, at the
> last minute I started thinking just change it out.
>
> Matt
>
> On May 7, 2018, at 1:28 PM, Francois Rivard 
> wrote:
>
> Hi Matt,
>
> When I took my mast down I took a good look at the brittle dried-up
> housing, crazed plastic lens, and iffy led conversion on the existing unit
> and threw it in the trash.  I replaced it with the SignalMate tricolor (
> https://signalmate.com/navigation-light-models/combination-tri-color-with-
> anchor-2-wire/)
>
> They claim it's made to mil specs... I believe it.  It's completely
> sealed, the machining and anodizing on the housing is beautiful, and the
> lens is nice and thick.
>
> It's pricey but to me, worth every penny as it is completely "install it
> and forget it".  Living in Georgia my mast does not come down very often so
> no maintenance is a big plus. As a bonus it's by far the brightest mast
> light on the lake, I consider it cheap insurance against drunken pontoon
> pilots.
>
> Good luck with the project.
>
> Best Regards,
>
> -Francois Rivard
> 1990 34+ "Take Five"
> Lake Lanier, GA
>
>
>
>
>
>
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Re: Stus-List Question about anchor light

[Rick Brass via CnC-List]

Regarding “certified” lights:

 

We’ve had this discussion several times on the list. 

 

If you are a manufacturer and building a boat for sale in the US, you must use 
lights that have been tested and certified to meet the specifications set by 
the USCG. That requirement is included in the CFRs (Consolidated Federal 
Regulations), I think in part 46 but I’m not certain and don’t have the time to 
look it up at the moment.

 

If you are a boat owner, you are required by the COLREGS to use lights that 
meet or exceed the visibility standards of the COLREGS, which are basically 
color, angle of view, and distance at which they can be seen based on the size 
and operation of the boat.

 

Nowhere in US law is there a requirement that you purchase “certified” lights, 
or lights from the original source used by the OEM.

 

Rick Brass

Washington, NC

 

 

 

From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Francois 
Rivard via CnC-List
Sent: Tuesday, May 8, 2018 11:33 AM
To: Chuck S 
Cc: Francois Rivard ; cnc-list@cnc-list.com
Subject: Re: Stus-List Question about anchor light

 

Hi Chuck, 

 

The MarineBeam and most of the units in that price range "meet or exceed" the 
certification guidelines but are not actually certified.  As I understood it 
the certification process was expensive and they pass the cost to you.  

 

Some folks said online that if your masthead unit is not certified you may run 
into insurance issues if you ever made a claim.  I'm not sure if that's 
actually substantiated. 

 

-Francois

1990 34+ "Take Five"

Lake Lanier, GA

 

 

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Re: Stus-List Question about anchor light

[Dennis C. via CnC-List]

The list might find this informative:

https://www.dco.uscg.mil/Portals/9/DCO%20Documents/5p/CG-5PC/INV/Alerts/1015.pdf

Dennis C.

On Tue, May 8, 2018 at 5:32 PM, Rick Brass via CnC-List <
cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:

> Regarding “certified” lights:
>
>
>
> We’ve had this discussion several times on the list.
>
>
>
> If you are a manufacturer and building a boat for sale in the US, you must
> use lights that have been tested and certified to meet the specifications
> set by the USCG. That requirement is included in the CFRs (Consolidated
> Federal Regulations), I think in part 46 but I’m not certain and don’t have
> the time to look it up at the moment.
>
>
>
> If you are a boat owner, you are required by the COLREGS to use lights
> that meet or exceed the visibility standards of the COLREGS, which are
> basically color, angle of view, and distance at which they can be seen
> based on the size and operation of the boat.
>
>
>
> Nowhere in US law is there a requirement that you purchase “certified”
> lights, or lights from the original source used by the OEM.
>
>
>
> Rick Brass
>
> Washington, NC
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> *From:* CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] *On Behalf Of 
> *Francois
> Rivard via CnC-List
> *Sent:* Tuesday, May 8, 2018 11:33 AM
> *To:* Chuck S 
> *Cc:* Francois Rivard ;
> cnc-list@cnc-list.com
> *Subject:* Re: Stus-List Question about anchor light
>
>
>
> Hi Chuck,
>
>
>
> The MarineBeam and most of the units in that price range "meet or exceed"
> the certification guidelines but are not actually certified.  As I
> understood it the certification process was expensive and they pass the
> cost to you.
>
>
>
> Some folks said online that if your masthead unit is not certified you may
> run into insurance issues if you ever made a claim.  I'm not sure if that's
> actually substantiated.
>
>
>
> -Francois
>
> 1990 34+ "Take Five"
>
> Lake Lanier, GA
>
>
>
>
>
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Re: Stus-List Question about anchor light

[Matthew Schlanger via CnC-List]

Thanks for all the comments. I ended up getting it apart and just changing out 
the bulb for an LED.

Good to know about the new alternatives. I did seal it up with some silicon 
putting it back together.

Thanks

Matt

> On May 7, 2018, at 1:28 PM, Francois Rivard  
> wrote:
> 
> Hi Matt, 
> 
> When I took my mast down I took a good look at the brittle dried-up housing, 
> crazed plastic lens, and iffy led conversion on the existing unit and threw 
> it in the trash.  I replaced it with the SignalMate tricolor 
> (https://signalmate.com/navigation-light-models/combination-tri-color-with-anchor-2-wire/
>  
> )
> 
> They claim it's made to mil specs... I believe it.  It's completely sealed, 
> the machining and anodizing on the housing is beautiful, and the lens is nice 
> and thick.  
> 
> It's pricey but to me, worth every penny as it is completely "install it and 
> forget it".  Living in Georgia my mast does not come down very often so no 
> maintenance is a big plus. As a bonus it's by far the brightest mast light on 
> the lake, I consider it cheap insurance against drunken pontoon pilots.  
> 
> Good luck with the project. 
> 
> Best Regards, 
> 
> -Francois Rivard
> 1990 34+ "Take Five"
> Lake Lanier, GA
> 
> 

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