spotlight bulb replacement

So it appears that Marinco/Guest/Jabsco is all the same.

Marinco sells an LED sspotlight:
http://www.marinco.com/en/23050a

Does not indicate that the bulbs are interchangeable though.

I looked into that one. Its the 7inch version and cost around $600.
Most SR have the 5inch. Its more of a sealed beam unit than a bulb. Hoping this par36 units fits. Isn't duel beam but I never used the flood much anyway.
 
I looked into that one. Its the 7inch version and cost around $600.
Most SR have the 5inch. Its more of a sealed beam unit than a bulb. Hoping this par36 units fits. Isn't duel beam but I never used the flood much anyway.

Anxiously awaiting your report.
 
Bought one off the spots off amazon. I have a spare light in the garage. Will test fit and beam and post results.

Let me know how it works out. I would be interested in knowing if it is better than the original halogen. I was looking at one of the spots that was in the 6k range at 2100 lumens.

-Kevin
 
This unit it pretty solid. Very bright. Don't think it shines quite as far but more than adequate in spot format. Seems to Fitperfect in the housing. Will post some beam shots soon. For $32 bucks I like it.
Draws a ton less amps.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01NAB4RTV?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_pd_title
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So this fits in the standard housing that comes with our SeaRay’s?
 
Thanks for the update. I don’t hve access to the boat or the housing unit to look myself. From the pictures you sent, it looks like the old light has three wire connection points. The new LED Par 36 just has two wires.
 
So this fits in the standard housing that comes with our SeaRay’s?


@Craig said it fit perfect in his and it looks like he has a 320DA. So I would guess its a match. If the spot images look good I may try this in the spring on my 340SDA. I wish there was a comparable flood/spot but I rarely used the flood anyway.

-Kevin
 
@Craig said it fit perfect in his and it looks like he has a 320DA. So I would guess its a match. If the spot images look good I may try this in the spring on my 340SDA. I wish there was a comparable flood/spot but I rarely used the flood anyway.

-Kevin
You do have to cut the ends off the existing leads. I'm using heat shrink but connectors.
Connect the two spot/flood leads to the red wire and then the ground. Then your switch will turn the light on in both positions. The beam to me is like a combination spot/flood
with more spill. Not a search and rescue beam but much greater utility for around the dock and marker spotting imo. Stay tuned pics coming.
 
You also have to bend the indexing tabs straight for the new lamp. Much higher intensity with the LED. Bright white light vs yellowish. Wider beam with less throw. I like it. Only 1amp draw vs 7 on the stock.

LED close
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LED Far
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Stock flood
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Stock spot
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Very nice and great write up. Thanks for sharing
 
I like it. The LED far seems to light up the house in the distance better. Not as concentrated and I think that will help trying to find a channel marker in the dark.

Considering I have swapped almost everything over to LED this is on my to do list prior to launch.

-Kevin
 
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How many posts does it take to change a light bulb? :)... Sorry I couldn't resist.
I have never used that spot light in 5 years and I do a fair amount of night cruising but if you do I like the LED far pic from Craig that's a huge improvement.
 
Super cool to see they make one. Pics don’t make me want to jump in it though... maybe will have to try in person.
 
Gotta say I'm happy with this $35 upgrade.

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