F 30 pulpit mounted bi color nav light fixture

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mike cunningham
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F 30 pulpit mounted bi color nav light fixture

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86 F 30 #3 Bow running light burnt out last trip, replaced the bulb and all good, however first washdown post replacement the external black cover disintegrated in my hand.

Anyone happen to know what the original fixture brand was? I'm away from the boat and can't look at it myself. I would like to go to LED if I have to replace the fixture and want to resarch whether the original manufacturer might have a LED upgrade. Long shot I know.

Mike
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Freedom 30 (Mull) Hull #3
Build date...June, 1986 . Freedom Yachts USA, sloop, shoal keel
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Yanmar 2gm20F , 1600 hrs fixed two blade prop
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Re: F 30 pulpit mounted bi color nav light fixture

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Hi Mike -

I think it is a Perko (from memory)

Last year I ordered a new one and replaced the bulb with an LED bulb.

That was not as expensive as buying a (probably better) new LED fixture. If I were to buy a new LED Nav light it would be a Lunasea brand. I have their tri-color mast head but have yet to install it.

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Re: F 30 pulpit mounted bi color nav light fixture

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Rvivian,

You nailed it, the light is indeed a Perko. Given the availability I'll just stick with the incandescent lamp.

Mike
Mike Cunningham
Freedom 30 (Mull) Hull #3
Build date...June, 1986 . Freedom Yachts USA, sloop, shoal keel
Gun Mount and pole retrofitted (purchased from a Hoyt Freedom 32)
Yanmar 2gm20F , 1600 hrs fixed two blade prop
e-rud and ocean racing equipment

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