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brewster16

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Aug 9, 2009
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Long Beach Island, N.J.
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'07 44 Sundancer
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Twin Cummins QSC 8.3
Atwood series 3800 is the OEM for my 44 Sundancer. Those fixtures are all back ordered and I believe discontinued. Does anyone know of the LED replacement that is the same footprint?
 
As long as the footprint is larger, you're good. Slightly smaller coudl still work, depending on where holes are drilled. Holes can, of course, be filled - or you could use a 1/4" piece of starboard sheet as a cover plate, then mount the new light on top.

I think you can view/download the size diagram of the lights you could purchase? Could also check Perko, Innovative, TH Marine. I'm sure there are others - those are just off the top of my head.
 
Joey Mahon said:
Thanks, this is a 1 NM light, looking for a 2 NM, still it does look nice.
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They make a 2nm version. I recently purchased a set.

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ocgrant said:
Do you have pics of before and after? I would love to see how the look vs the original once mounted...
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I can get a picture tomorrow, headin out to the boat after work. They are much improved over the old light. Full gasket underneath instead of that outer perimeter type gasket. Seal three screws inside and zero possibility for water intrusion.
 
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Shenanigans77 said:
Just installed a set of 2nm lightarmors on my boat as well. They are a smaller footprint than the 3800 but cover the old screwholes. And they are laser bright!

https://www.ebay.com/itm/201589982227
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Don't you just love when a manufacturer goes and discontinues your OEM and then changes the original size? Im sure someone at Attwood must have posed the question: "Maybe we should make the new and improved model the same footprint as the one that millions of boats already have on their bow?" Duh!
 
thank you... Ordered!!!
 
The LightArmor units have a nice long lead for easier install. They use 3 screws to hold them in the boat, so be ready to drill a couple holes. Snapping the stainless cover on is a little tricky - be prepared to press hard / give it a smack to properly seat it.
 
b_arrington said:
The LightArmor units have a nice long lead for easier install. They use 3 screws to hold them in the boat, so be ready to drill a couple holes. Snapping the stainless cover on is a little tricky - be prepared to press hard / give it a smack to properly seat it.
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I bought these too, but have not installed yet as for just that reason. Need to epoxy the old holes and drill the new ones...
 
Old holes are covered. I just smoozled some 3m4000 over and in the holes, reused the front hole, redrilled two rear holes, and sealed the three interior screws. Put a thin layer of 4000 on the gasket too. Zero leaks
 
Shenanigans77 said:
Old holes are covered. I just smoozled some 3m4000 over and in the holes, reused the front hole, redrilled two rear holes, and sealed the three interior screws. Put a thin layer of 4000 on the gasket too. Zero leaks
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I did basically the same. The new unit covers the old holes, and some sealant filled them.

Drilling was easy. Just use the base as a template. I did chamfer the holes to prevent gelcoat cracking.
 
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