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I have one of my docking lights out front down and was figuring to just replace them both I have called a dealer and they say like 300 for the pair is this a good deal? The dealer said they come complete with the outer base and the new seals. If you have them on your boat make sure they are not getting corroded because mine were. Joe from Miami Thanks for any help you can send my way. I was also wondering if I could install some LED's on the front and make it look more modern also.

Can't you just replace the bulb instead of the whole assembly?

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Current Boat:
2004 Sea Ray 320 Sundancer "Nauti Luvin'"

Previous Boats:
1999 298 Vista "Seas The Day"
2008 H200SS "Nauti Luv"
2006 Tahoe Q4

Joe - Before you drop that kind of $$, I'd tell you that I find the docking lights to be of extremely limited value....In fact I cant think of a time that I've actually used them.

I certainly understand that you would want everything working on your new boat, but in this case, personally I'd be inclined to leave them as-is....

Just my $0.02

Erik

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2002 Funship 214
VP 5.7 GX Si
2003 Tahoe

If you can figure out what brand and part number the lights are (perhaps someone here knows, I did not see any mfg. part numbers at fourwinns.net), you can find and order them from a standard parts supplier. Of course, this is assuming that the corrosion that you mentioned, requires that you replace the assemblies vs. just replacing bulbs.

And ... Erik's comment is valid as well. However, if you find that they are valuable to you .... then do what you need.

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Gordon Arnold
New Hampshire

2003 268 Vista ..................................................................Prior: 97 245 Sundowner

I use the lights when docking in the dark. I only us them a few times a year, but they are well worth having. I would guess you can replace the bulb.

My docking lights point almost directly down at the water, not much use for docking.....

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2008 H220 SS
2008 Chevy Silverado 4x4
2010 Tahoe LT 4x4

The whole assembly inside was corroded right to the base of the bulb, the screws that held it in place was also corroded. I tried a kitchen bulb from my track lighting systemI'm with a friend. What's up? but it didn't work lol it wasn't a 12 volt system, I don't plan to go out at night at all for now since I am a beginner to the boating world but would really love to have everything working a 100% so If I decide I am over my head I can sell the boat turn-key with everything being perfect. So far I love the lifestyle and the freedom it provides from the normal day to day blah! The only thing I think will change will be I'm going to need a bigger boat not far in the future once I get comfortable with my 220ss.

They look cool as heck, and yes the one that works on my boat and we have similar boats point directly down at my garage floor what a weird thing why would they make them non-functional.

They now make led docking lights== http://www.backtoboating.com/Scripts/pr ... roduct=125

But I agree, they are not that great in general!! I get more use from my spot light.

I went to K mart and got an LED solar yard light and attached it to the dock. It lets me know exactly where to aim for when it's dark.

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Rick's Four Winns H180 Mods/Upgrade Thread

My baby is a trailer queen so if I do come in a bit late to put her on the trailer I would like to know I have a bit of light up front to make things easier.

I actually use mine for docking at night, in the dark. Plus they do look cool when docked at the cottage with the transom lights on as well. I was thinking of replacing mine with LED's thanks for the link. Next years project.

I don't blame Joe for wanting to have them working for whatever reason.

Greg

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2008 210SS 6.2L DTS Bravo 1 Now featuring MercMonitor w/SmartTow

If you are looking for these I have a pair came off from our 08 H260…… We replaced these with 2010 model, which is sleeker look… Very clean…..no corrosion…. I will let them go (pair) for $50 plus shipping… PM me if you like…


Here is the my post back in last year
viewtopic.php?f=21&t=5572

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Thanks Sushi but I think I'm gonna go the LED route. Maybe Joe could use them. Good price, I'll bet they are much more than that from FW.

Greg

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2008 210SS 6.2L DTS Bravo 1 Now featuring MercMonitor w/SmartTow

I dock my trailer my boat in the dark alot and the lights arent much use to me. I use a little spot light instead that way I can get the light where I need it. It would be great to have everything working on your boat, but if you need to spend money on other things I would wait on spemding alot on those lights.....But thats just me !