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Replacing docking light/navigation light enclosure

Posted: Wed Feb 03, 2016 6:38 pm
by ToddS
Hi all-
We bought a 22' Sweetwater w/ Yamaha 115 4-Stroke back in October. Took it out once before the weather turned cold here in Maryland.

I've got my punch list of projects to do, but this one has me a little stumped and looking for advice.

The docking lights/navigation lights are in enclosures on the front of the fence (is that the correct term). The enclosures are cracked and have some holes in them.

A few questions:
1) Can I get replacements for these enclosures that don't cost a fortune? I can fabricate something, but would rather spend my time/effort elsewhere.
2) I was looking at some newer models and they have the docking lights on the very front of the deck, closer to the water line. Thoughts on putting some LED headlights there?

If I remove the enclosures and move the lights, any advice on how the patch the holes?

Thanks,
Todd

P.S.-I know the rules, if there's no pictures, it didn't happen. Need to find those and post.
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Re: Replacing docking light/navigation light enclosure

Posted: Thu Feb 04, 2016 12:20 am
by Reiner
Drill the rivets out with a small drill which probably will remove that entire piece. Fix it with some fiberglass, spray paint and put it back in with SS rivets. At this time you can replace your lights as well if you have to. Shouldn't be a lot of $$ and a fairly easy fix. You may have some kind of silicon behind the rivets to pry it loose from.
Looking at your nav light, is it red & green? Isn't it to be just red on your port side?

Re: Replacing docking light/navigation light enclosure

Posted: Thu Feb 04, 2016 11:36 am
by ToddS
Good observation on the navigation light. Looks like it is green on the inside.

I like the idea of fiberglassing it then reprinting . I'd rather spend the money on switching to LED lights.

Todd