www.iFourWinns.com

This past weekend we replaced all 7 directional reading lights with a similar bulb by phillips (same price as the bulbs above), purchased at home depot...they work great. I figure I have reduced my power consumption by 2/3 or more, and now I dont hassel the kids to turn off the lights because they get too hot, or used too much energy! So...everybody is happy on the boat now.

Here is the link to the light bulb I used for the reading lights.
http://www.homedepot.com/Electrical-Lig ... 2ky&Nao=24

Here is the product info in case the link doesnt work:
Philips AccentLED 3-Watt (10W) T3 Light Bulb
Model # 407980
Internet # 202514338
Store SKU # 896290

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2008 378 Vista
"Not 2 SHABI"
IPS 500 Volvo-Penta D6

Previously
'06 318 Vista
'97 258 Vista
'98 195 Sundowner
'87 180 Horizon

Great information about the lights! Been looking for a long time fore a good LED light for the cabin. After reading this today, I went out and bought 2 LED lights for the head to try them out, Love em. NO HEAT. Thanks for the info.

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REM9607

Black Pearl
2004 268 Vista
5.7L Gi-E
DP-SM 1.95

2010 6.4L F250
Dream boat- Catalina 28 MK II

Is this the correct bulb everyone is using to replace the cabin lights?

http://www.p4c.philips.com/cgi-bin/dcbint/cpindex.pl?slg=en&scy=us&ctn=046677418397

Why can I not find these anywhere in Canada????

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2001 328 Vista "Nauta Dream 2"
AB Inflatable 10AL "Little Dreamer"
2000 248 Vista
1997 225 Sundowner


Mike

I searched several Home Depot's in Canada for them with no luck either. I had to get mine while visiting the States, I go there quite often on business.

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2004 Four Winns 298 Vista
"Last Minute"

Sorry you are having issues tracking these down. They have made a real difference in our cabin lighting.

If you run into issues, let me know. I can ship a few to you.

Happy New Year.

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Jnizi

2007 Vista 338 "Better Yet"
Previously:
2007 Vista 258 " Just Right"
2005 Horizon 230

I may take you up on that offer in the new year.

Cheers!

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2001 328 Vista "Nauta Dream 2"
AB Inflatable 10AL "Little Dreamer"
2000 248 Vista
1997 225 Sundowner


Mike

I used these: http://www.superbrightleds.com/moreinfo ... egree/487/

I little cheaper and uses less power.

I installed these in the spring on advice from Hutch9900, and they worked great all season. Hard to tell the difference between them and the Halogen other than a much lower power draw, and they are about 100 degrees cooler. Took a couple weeks to get but 10 bucks and you can replace all your cabins lights.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/5-G4-Warm-White-26-3528-SMD-LED-RV-Landscaping-Spotlight-Light-Lamp-Bulb-DC-/350860730599?pt=US_Light_Bulbs&hash=item51b0ede0e7

If this link dies just search this on Ebay: G4-Warm-White-26-3528-SMD-LED

I've got some pics of them in action I'll post a little later

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Our Boating Blog: http://ben-dana.blogspot.com/

2005 268 Vista "Sea Pickle II"
1979 AMF Alcort Puffer
Previous:
2003 FW190 Horizon
1973 Startcraft 18ft "Sea Pickle"

Pics would be great!! As far as the shipping all i have is time!!!!! Stating to look like a late spring with the amount of ice we already have on the lakes up here!!!

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2001 328 Vista "Nauta Dream 2"
AB Inflatable 10AL "Little Dreamer"
2000 248 Vista
1997 225 Sundowner


Mike

As Bliss stated, they do work and look great! Sometimes you win, and sometimes you lose with things like this on Ebay. I thought it was worth the 10 bucks to replace them all and it paid off. The ones from Home Depot look great too. I had pics of before and after at one time too, but I cant seem to find them.

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2006 Vista 278
First Boat:
2005 Sundowner 205
Columbus, OH

Ok, I was able to find them.

Here are pictures of the LED bulb replacement. First, one of before the replacement: http://i1105.photobucket.com/albums/h35 ... 1fdc58.jpg ... 3.jpg.html This one is after: http://i1105.photobucket.com/albums/h35 ... 2583f3.jpg I know the pic quality isnt the best and sorry for not just putting them on here, but resizing pictures for this forum is a PITA. Anyway, I think they are a near perfect match!! These are 1/10th of the draw of the other ones and put out zero heat. For the price, you cant beat it.

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2006 Vista 278
First Boat:
2005 Sundowner 205
Columbus, OH

Thanks for the eBay link Hutch, I ordered 2 sets (5 in each set) today. Like what was said earlier, nothing but time for the shipping. Actually less than $10 (shipping included) for both sets. Worth a roll of the dice.

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-Tony
2016 Robalo R200 w/Yahama 200!

Previous boats:
2003 Four Winns 248 Vista - sold
1994 Sunbird Corsair 200 - sold
1980 Checkmate Predictor - sold

Do you need to modify the light housing to get these to fit?

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2007 358 T-5.7GXi IB
Previous Boats
'08 H240, '08 V318, '04 268, '04 225

No, they fit right in. Super easy.

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2006 Vista 278
First Boat:
2005 Sundowner 205
Columbus, OH

Thanks. Just ordered 3 sets. No more worries if the kids leave the lights on anymore!

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2007 358 T-5.7GXi IB
Previous Boats
'08 H240, '08 V318, '04 268, '04 225