[Uhehner]

Be aware that 12 volt DC  LED's are polarity sensitive. If they don't illuminate there is a chance the lamp is installed backwards. If you are installing LED's in a 120 volt AC circuit be aware that they do not dim as low as halogen lamps.   Search on eBay, there are loads of LED replacement lamps from China.     Capt. George

[torchlake99]

Thanks!  I just ordered about 30 bulbs and will replace all of the interior cabin lighting and the helm and cockpit lighting.  Will post results and if the lighting looks as good as the lighting I'm replacing.

[torchlake99]

LED's project turned out perfect!  Used Marinebeam lights, great people to work with.  Will post a picture soon.
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[jhhall]

Which bulb did you use.

Thanks

[torchlake99]

All Marine Beam products
TW-G4-36-WW to replace the 20 W spots in the cabin ceiling 
SP-G4-21X for the two dome lights (one in cabin and one in bath)
FL-T8-102 to replace the fluorescent bulbs in the forward berth
SP-G4-09-WWB to replace all the puck lights. They go from soft white to blue with a 2nd flick of the switch.
FS-42-06 for the Festoon in helm area
FS-37-06 for the Festoons in the cockpit

Ended up purchasing new reading lights in the forward berth with FX-RD-10-TIN

Nice lighting, no heat......

[DavidB]

I just placed an order for 6 replacement bulbs to try them in my cabin ceiling from Marine Beam.  If I like them,  will order the 30 more that I need.  Their website and information is tremendous.

[Uhehner]

The most informative statement was "They should be rated "8 to 30 volts", not just 12 volts. I will shop more carefully now. Capt. George

[DavidB]

Just replaced all the hot halogen lights with LED's.  Looks great and a big decrease in the heat output.  I do have an issue though with 3 of the existing ceiling fixtures not working (probably burnt out from the heat).   I have started looking for the original type of fixture and it appears that they are not available.  I was wondering if anyone has any they would like to sell ?  It is the Imtra "Hatteras" flush mount series with the white rings.

[Uhehner]

Halogen light sockets do corrode and burn out from the heat but why not change just the socket. They are pretty standard and can be found on eBay. This should be easier than trying to locate a matching fixture. They are real inexpensive too. I have changed quite a few.  Capt. George

[jsheerin]

Could anyone tell me how to get at the bulbs in the cabin? Don't want to break the "pucks" or any of the other fixtures. Thank you