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LED replacment bulbs 13 years 3 months ago #35501

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I'd like to replace my bow & sterm lights with . LED bulbs

My boat uses the 1142 types. Have any of you done this? There seems to be a variety (numbers of LEDs etc.)of them and I was wondering which ones would be closest to what I'm currently using. I'm guessing the 18 or 45 led towers. Hoping someone can advise me.

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Re: LED replacment bulbs 13 years 3 months ago #35504

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Don't buy the cheap ones from Hong Kong off E-bay ! They didn't work for me. Bases twisted when I tried to put them in the socket . I guess it's like they say " You get what you pay for "

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Re:LED replacment bulbs 13 years 3 months ago #35526

I did that. Mine were not the same number as yours. I didn't even have a stern light at the time. The bow light was a tight fit. I bought the sockets to go along with them. They don't seem bright enough either, but I rarely go out at night.

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Re:LED replacment bulbs 13 years 3 months ago #35590

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As you might surmise by my avitar, I'm an avid catfisherman and we work at night so lights can be on all night. The 18 light LEDs are rated at 110-120 lumens. After a little research I found typical 1142 incandescent is around 140. Anyone know if 110 lumens s visible for at least a mile? Also I found that the cool white LED stern lights are occasionally mistaken by other boats for a star when seen against a clear night sky, making the warm white color a better choice.

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