RollerCoastr
Well-Known Member
- Nov 15, 2007
- 3,884
- Boat Info
- 1997 400DA
340HP 7.4 Mercruiser Bluewaters
Garmin 741, 742, 8212, 24HD, Intellian I2
- Engines
- 1999 280BR
Twin 250HP Merc 350 Alpha Ones
The late 90's 400DA (and so many other SR's of the time) came with these reading lights in gold, with halogen bulbs:
This warm-white LED version in chrome appears to be an exact replacement, which is awesome considering mine are now 23 years old!
However, this doesn't include a dimmer and I'm concerned about what temp the warm white is. I prefer warmer for interior fixtures.
The 400DA has 9 of these. Four of mine are no longer work even with fresh bulbs.
I prefer the look of this fixture, and the fact that it has a dimmer. I'm concerned about the round base though, especially against the padded vinyl in the salon which I assume will forever hold the imprint of the rectangular base. This also has a USB port, which is cool, but would only make sense in 2 of the 400DA's 9 fixtures. (waste of $$)
So my question is, what are people using to replace the old gold halogen fixtures?
This warm-white LED version in chrome appears to be an exact replacement, which is awesome considering mine are now 23 years old!
However, this doesn't include a dimmer and I'm concerned about what temp the warm white is. I prefer warmer for interior fixtures.
The 400DA has 9 of these. Four of mine are no longer work even with fresh bulbs.
I prefer the look of this fixture, and the fact that it has a dimmer. I'm concerned about the round base though, especially against the padded vinyl in the salon which I assume will forever hold the imprint of the rectangular base. This also has a USB port, which is cool, but would only make sense in 2 of the 400DA's 9 fixtures. (waste of $$)
So my question is, what are people using to replace the old gold halogen fixtures?