TOPIC: Rainy Day Bow Light LED Project

Rainy Day Bow Light LED Project 5 years 3 weeks ago #141495

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Found a reproduction original type bow light for the Resorter. Well made unit, but the bulb socket was held in using a wad of black rope caulk, like the 3m window/body sealer rope caulk. Disappointing, but at least the body and lenses were well made so I decided to do an LED conversion using an Attwood unit. Some planning, test fitting and time w/ a Dremel and modeling saws.

Came out quite well, the lights are bright and the pattern is compliant. I attached the Attwood base to the light body using 5200 and the LED unit attaches to the base w/ the original screw so there is no major disassembly to replace.

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Rainy Day Bow Light LED Project 5 years 3 weeks ago #141496

Chuck in Cincinnati Offline Gold Boarder Posts: 967 Karma: 46 Thank you received: 43	Wow, that came out nice ! I like it Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Rainy Day Bow Light LED Project 5 years 3 weeks ago #141497

Waterwings Offline Contributing Member Posts: 4887 Karma: 107 Thank you received: 100	Excellent! Bob Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Rainy Day Bow Light LED Project 5 years 3 weeks ago #141498

pitchrollyaw Topic Author Offline Fresh Boarder Posts: 28 Thank you received: 0	Thanks all, it was a bit less effort than I anticipated as the bow light housing is fairy good sized. Obligatory night shot! (iPhone makes the green look blue) Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Rainy Day Bow Light LED Project 5 years 3 weeks ago #141499

Shake Offline Gold Boarder Posts: 983 Karma: 29 Thank you received: 6	Slick!! I've been looking for some led ribbon lights to tuck under the gunnel of the bow for marker lights on my feathercraft. but I like what you did here as well, Nice! Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable. The following user(s) said Thank You: pitchrollyaw
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Rainy Day Bow Light LED Project 5 years 3 weeks ago #141501

thompsonboat Offline Platinum Boarder Posts: 1418 Karma: 188 Thank you received: 19	very neato Andreas Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable. The following user(s) said Thank You: pitchrollyaw
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Rainy Day Bow Light LED Project 5 years 3 weeks ago #141518

davidk Offline Senior Boarder Posts: 193 Karma: 6 Thank you received: 5	Where'd you find the "reproduction original type bow light?" Nice job on the retrofit. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable. The following user(s) said Thank You: pitchrollyaw
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Rainy Day Bow Light LED Project 5 years 3 weeks ago #141534

pitchrollyaw Topic Author Offline Fresh Boarder Posts: 28 Thank you received: 0	Hi, thanks. A & A Marine in Manistee. Nice guys, but a bit hard to get a hold of. They occasionally list them on fleaBay under Horse Head Traders. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Rainy Day Bow Light LED Project 5 years 3 weeks ago #141537

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To convert many bow lights and stern lights, we stock a LED light bulb correct for many vintage navigation lights: www.fergusonpoolemarine.com/electricalignition.html

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Joe
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