Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos

Posted by guitarfish on 07/19/19 - 1:58 PM

Alright, 3 hours of searching the web and I'm no closer to finding the lens replacement for my bi-color bow light.

Anybody know a source. I'm pretty sure it's two piece (1/2 rounds) but don't know for sure.

I have a lens version that is apparently for a 13'. Just floats in my original 1971 bow light. (Free to anyone that wants it).

Thanks.

Posted by Phil T on 07/19/19 - 2:09 PM

From the Parts Index here:

two piece lense-
http://www.whalercentral.com/photogal...hoto_id=19

Here is the one piece:
http://www.whalercentral.com/photogal...hoto_id=18

Call Nauset Marine and see they have one. This is on their site.
https://www.nausetmarine.com/shop/029...296dp0lns/

Then there is this one on Marine Part Depot.
http://www.marinepartdepot.com/rebowl...lefor.html

Not sure which one is right and can only vouch for Nauset Marine as a seller.

Does any of this help or do you already know this?

Posted by guitarfish on 07/19/19 - 3:13 PM

First off I would STRONGLY suggest avoiding MarinePart Depot. His reviews are beyond horrible and will only ship when Paypal gets involved.

Secondly, I 'know' zip so far. On my light I had no lenses when I acquired the boat. I have half a lens (red side). It appears to be an 1/8" taller than the one piece lenses being reproduced. (I bought a repro one). The replacement flops like a fish in the cover.

Reading the verbal descriptions in the links (thank you) the two halves without the notched bases seem to be correct, but they need a grommet of some sort too. I can engineer a few gaskets / grommets and various parts to make it steady but wish I could be sure of the correct parts.

The pic in the first link shows an added screw hole to adapt to whichever light used. Also, it would allow saltwater to splash in and over the sides.

My feeling at this point is that the Nauset Marine parts are correct.

Edited by guitarfish on 07/19/19 - 4:04 PM

Posted by Joe Kriz on 07/19/19 - 4:10 PM

You have been on Whaler Central for quite a few years now.
You should now the first place to look for OEM Parts is in our Photo and Parts Info section here:
http://www.whalercentral.com/viewpage...page_id=69

You should also tell us what year and model this Bow Light is for otherwise we are wasting our time guessing as you may have a project boat we know nothing about and you again aren't telling anyone here.
That is why we have the 4 guidelines at the top of every page.

Also see this in the OEM Part Photos and Info section:
http://www.whalercentral.com/photogal...oto_id=838

Lots of choices but you just have to tell us what you have and what you are looking for.
Where did you purchase the repro that is too short?

Also take a look at Specialty Marine replacement light parts:
http://www.specialtymarine.com/naviga...ghting-c3/

Let us know a little more so we can narrow it down.

Posted by guitarfish on 07/19/19 - 5:49 PM

I mention in my first post 'my 1971 bow light'.

And I did mention spending hours on the web looking. I admit I'm not too tech savvy but I did not see that bow light picture link. It clearly shows my 1971 version. It also shows a one piece lens.

One of the Phil's links shows a two part lens. Part of my frustration is the fact if you do find something the description/specs are lacking in detail.

I'm probably in need of a break from this boat revival. (Menemsha). My only project.

Edited by guitarfish on 07/19/19 - 5:55 PM

Posted by Joe Kriz on 07/19/19 - 6:30 PM

Great.

1971 Menemsha 16 Bow Light.

Now of course we do not know if the light you have is original or not but you might.
Compare your light to the lights in our OEM Photos and you may get some idea like you just did.
Then you can go from there.

You did not mention where you bought your Repro light but try Specialty or another source and let us know what fits in your light.

Photos would be great.