Post Light...

[Magnethd]

I am looking for a replacement light that I can use with the original mount bracket. Does any body know a manufacturer that makes one, or am I going to have to fab one? If I need to make one, can anyone tell how long the original light is?
Thanks for any input.

[Flat Broke]

Perko and Atwood should both have what you're looking for. As far as height, I believe CG regs are that the light must be at least a meter higher than the green and red nav lights, with an unobstructed 360 view. Double check that, but a word of advice regardless, make sure the light is high enough that it won't be in your field of view when driving. If it is, it will kill you low light vision.

Chris

[RiverDave]

I don't think anyone is making the "original" light anymore with the threads etc?? I could be wrong on that.

RD

[Flat Broke]

I don't think anyone is making the "original" light anymore with the threads etc?? I could be wrong on that.

RD

Dave,

Did Stacy's boat have a twist in receptacle on the center of the dash? Cause mine looked like every other receptacle I've seen on a Spectra, and while it had a twist on cap/cover that was chained to the housing, the inside was the standard 2 prong deal. I ran a perko post in it and it worked fine.

Chris

[stickman07]

I am looking for a replacement light that I can use with the original mount bracket. Does any body know a manufacturer that makes one, or am I going to have to fab one? If I need to make one, can anyone tell how long the original light is?
Thanks for any input.

I'd like to find an original setup as well if anyone has one layin around. I still have mine but the lenses and the top are gone. Still have the cap for the base but the chain went away on that too...

[RiverDave]

Dave,

Did Stacy's boat have a twist in receptacle on the center of the dash? Cause mine looked like every other receptacle I've seen on a Spectra, and while it had a twist on cap/cover that was chained to the housing, the inside was the standard 2 prong deal. I ran a perko post in it and it worked fine.

Chris

It did have exactly what you said.. but on the post it had a threaded collar that pulled the light down into it too..

RD

[Flat Broke]

Gotcha.

[Just Electric]

the anchor in reseda ca has em the only differnce is the threaded pole nut is plastic now instead of metal

[smallzz]

Magnethd, I found a post light from a 78 spectra, send me a text and ill send ya a pic.. 916-765-1935

[FASTJTBT144]

I have one I went all powder coat hardware so theres one here if you want
Bill

[stickman07]

Magnethd, I found a post light from a 78 spectra, send me a text and ill send ya a pic.. 916-765-1935

txt sent ...... GB

[stickman07]

I have one I went all powder coat hardware so theres one here if you want
Bill

Hey Bill. I'd be interested. How much $$$$ plus the trip to 76502 ?

[stickman07]

Hey Bill. I'd be interested. How much $$$$ plus the trip to 76502 ?

I think smallzz is gonna get me hooked up with one Bill.

[BoatCop]

Perko and Atwood should both have what you're looking for. As far as height, I believe CG regs are that the light must be at least a meter higher than the green and red nav lights, with an unobstructed 360 view. Double check that, but a word of advice regardless, make sure the light is high enough that it won't be in your field of view when driving. If it is, it will kill you low light vision.

Chris

In the Spectra (and other applicaltions) that light is a "mast light". There are 2 bulbs, one for the front, showing the same arc forward as the bow light(s). The aft bulb (along with the front bulb) illuminates in the "anchor" mode, to give a 360 degree light when anchored.

In this set-up the bow lights, the forward masthead light, and the stern light (mounted into the transom) are lit when the light switch is in running (or navigation) position. The mast light and the stern light make up the required "360 degree white light" required by the Rules when underway.

Put the light switch in "Anchor" mode and the bow lights and stern light are shut off and BOTH lights (forward and aft) in the mast light are illuminated for the 360 degree anchor light.

The 360 degree anchor light must be on the same mast, and can't be split like the navigation 360 degree light.

You are correct that the masthead light must be a minimum of 1 meter above the side or bow red/green lights.

[Flat Broke]

Alan,

Thanks for setting me straight. It's always good to have solid info on stuff like this.

Chris

[Magnethd]

Thanks to all for the leads and info.

Bill... E-mail pics and price to me (Magnethd@earthlink.net). I am in SoCal. Zip 91730.