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I certainly appreciate the posts & comments from Joe Kriz & Tom Clark, both you gentleman are a data base of Whaler knowledge.

I probably haven't clearly explained my present situation.

The image Joe sent is exact in every detail to my light EXCEPT that BASE portion (metal top attaches w/three screws to the top of the console that has the locking collar part of it) has disintegrated away, just crumbled into pieces. That's what the Perko 1045 base is supposed to be.

Finally got a reply email & later spoke with Perko by phone, I was told that Boston Whaler had special ordered a "Custom Made Adaptation" of the 'Old' Perko Plug In type #1045 base to make it 'Telescoping' (as our light is) quoting their phrase: "Back Then," which is to say is no longer available.

The present Perko 1045 base is made as a plug in type w/either 2 or 3 contacts, NOT Telescoping & is even a little larger diameter now.

Since a telescoping Perko 1045 base is no available, the idea of inverting the bottom portion (flag pole base) back through the top of the console was using the three screw holes to secure it to the top of the console is moot...it doesn't work out.

Tried to attach pics but that didn't work out either. Thanks again for your support.