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Feb-29-2008, 10:36 PM
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#1 | | Natural Born Killer
Name: Chris Age: 38 Vessel: 18ft Wellcraft, Several Kayaks Location: San Diego, CA Job:Government stuff
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| Navigation lights?
my lights were working, but now are no longer working... The fuse looks fine... any suggestions? Someone recommended glowsticks for temporary lights, but are there any other options for temp? (until I can get a pro on the job) I am gonna check the bulbs tomorrow..
thanks in advance,
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Mar-01-2008, 12:11 AM
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#2 | | Captain
Name: Junior Age: 30 Vessel: 15' Trihull Location: Murrieta Job:Marine Corps Aircrew
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Working nav lights is pretty easy. you can handle it all yourself, just follow and inspect wire, check any fuses, bulbs, and switches.
...fishnbuddy
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Mar-01-2008, 05:28 AM
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#3 | | I'm still CostaMako
Name: Shawn Vessel: "South Bend" Location: The 949 Job:. Bio: Adding to my ignore list, one idiot at a time. BTW, charter boat seabass don't count.
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Originally Posted by holy mackerel  Someone recommended glowsticks for temporary lights, but are there any other options for temp?
thanks in advance,
chris | I'm not sure if glowsticks are going to cut it with the Harbor Patrol or Coast Guard for navigation lights. If think you need a temporary solution, then try the portable (battery operated) lights that they sell at West Marine (or other marine stores). I have a pair of bow (grn/red) and stern lights on my boat at all times. You never know when your lights can go out and they're a pretty good fix until you correct the problem.
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Mar-01-2008, 06:25 AM
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#4 | | Nick
Name: Nick Vessel: Shamrock 200SE Location: Santa Barbara Job:Plumber Bio: I see dead fish
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Originally Posted by fishnbuddy Working nav lights is pretty easy. you can handle it all yourself, just follow and inspect wire, check any fuses, bulbs, and switches.
...fishnbuddy | just like he said, but also check terminal conx. contacats ,they often get loose from bouncing around . good conx. is key !
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Mar-01-2008, 08:07 PM
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#5 | | HELL BENT FOR FEATHER
Name: Bill Age: 45 Vessel: 08 DEFIANCE 220 ex Location: santee ca. Job:pipefitter Bio: Im a slave to the grind.
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Most likely corrosion where the bulb makes contact in its holder.Take a look at your bulb contacts.
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Mar-01-2008, 08:27 PM
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Name: Brandon Vessel: NoZilla Location: HB Job:.
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Mar-02-2008, 06:35 AM
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#7 | | Team Tail Chasers
Name: Leoman Vessel: Stringari 18' x 2 Location: San Diego Job:working to retire Bio: spend most of my time trying to go fishing
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Get the 12v tester out and start probing until you find the problem
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Mar-02-2008, 08:13 PM
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#8 | | Registered User
Name: Craig Age: 49 Vessel: 2520 XL, Parker, HULIHAN Location: Offshore Job:Plumber Bio: Love to fish
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Check the bulb, mine would work, stop work, etc, turns out the connection at the bulb, but a decent 12 volt light tester will find it fast ! I ended up replacing with a better one on top of the pilot house !
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Mar-02-2008, 08:33 PM
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#9 | | Natural Born Killer
Name: Chris Age: 38 Vessel: 18ft Wellcraft, Several Kayaks Location: San Diego, CA Job:Government stuff
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problem solved, bulb needed to be replaced... looks like the ground line was never set up to anything, so I am sure that is why it burned out... thanks for the replys..
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Mar-03-2008, 06:02 AM
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#10 | | "It's all Good!"
Name: Carl Vessel: 26' Sea Ray, "yes dear..." Location: Gilbert, AZ Job:Village Smart Ass
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Good deal! Trust you own abilities! "Pro' would cost you at least $50.
Buy two or three bulbs. Get some spares for the rest of your lights while you're at it!
DG
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