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Replacement Bow Light 1984 Montauk
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| G-Seattle |
Posted on 11/18/10 - 9:12 PM
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I need the plastic lens and a new bulb (old one is corroded in place) for my Whaler. Where can I get these parts and what replacement bulb do I need?
http://mywhaler.shutterfly.com/erfly.com/
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| bmw90w |
Posted on 11/18/10 - 9:30 PM
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Perko makes the exact size available a west marine or similar store. Take out the old one, rewire, and voila!
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| Guts |
Posted on 11/19/10 - 5:28 AM
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like this one?
http://www.specialtymarine.com/Boston...-p130.html
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| Tom W Clark |
Posted on 11/19/10 - 7:54 AM
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That is not an original Whaler bow light. Throw it away and buy an original.
Ebay is a good source if nobody offers you one here.
You can also use the Perko Fig. 972, which *is* an off-the shelf bow light available for about $30. Whaler did use the Perko 972 at times during the years.
The cast bronze bow light is more durable but also more money. If buying used, be very careful to buy the correct one as there were several subtle changes over the years; they all look the same but they are not.
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| modenacart |
Posted on 11/19/10 - 12:03 PM
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I believe a now chrome plated bronze bow light for the classic whaler is around $350. I can't tell the difference between it and the one from specialty marine so I opted for the one that was about $125. I don't know about the durability yet, but it should be pretty good since it is stainless.
They that give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty or safety.
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| bmw90w |
Posted on 11/19/10 - 1:16 PM
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The one from specialty in stainless is sweet if you want the whole new chock assembly as well. Eventually I will put that on as well. The light I am talking abou is the 30 dollar perko. I tried to order the glass from specialty for 20 and it didn't fit. I would either get the perko or a whole new assembly if you want one. Good luck!
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| zappaddles |
Posted on 11/20/10 - 6:49 AM
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I have some information that's a bit off subject but germane to bow lights.
While I had all of the parts for the bow light, on my 1970 Whaler the bulb holder was corroded and not functioning nor repairable (by me). So, in an effort to avoid spending the $$ I started a quest for a way to re-place the bulb base. At Radio Shack I found a "miniature bayonet Lamp Base with Solder Tabs" (part number 272-0355) that holds a Sylvania 4 watt bulb; 1893LL.
To make this work I had to drill the bow light bases existing hole to 1/2" and insert 1/2" OD x 3/8" ID clear vinyl tubing that the lamp base then will slide in to. This is a friction fit. So, be careful when you do a bit of careful enlarging of the 1/2" hole to accept the lamp base once it is inside the clear vinyl tube. I then soldered the newly replaced bow light wire to the tabs of the lamp base and coated this connection with liquid electrical tape. Finally, in an attempt to stall the inevitable corrosion, I coated pretty much all of what I just assembled with di-electric grease.
This assembly won't hold up to regular salt water use but it might stand a chance against fresh water for a while.
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| Derwd24 |
Posted on 11/20/10 - 11:14 AM
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Also take a look at the two lights about 3/4 of the way down on this site:
http://marinepartdepot.com/new316stst...stcl2.html
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