How do replace the port navigation light on my 2002 rinker 342?

jrobbin6@aol.com

How do replace the port navigation light on my 2002 rinker 342?  I cannot remove the cap to access the light. 

LaRea

It's probably a Perko like this:
http://www.westmarine.com/buy/perko--red-side-light--14121909

Remove the three screws that hold the cover to the deck.  Pop the cover off to change the bulb.

jrobbin6

LaRea, not this style.  No screws visible, white plastic cover.   I have tried to pry off the cover with no luck.

Black_Diamond

The originals (on my 2003 at least) twisted off if I remember right.  There are (2) screws that hold the base to the deck.  It is worth removing and resealing it.  Note it is caulked from the INSIDE, a pita to remove.

DanD2

On my 05, it's a twist off just like BD's.

Cableguy Greg

Can you get a picture of the light? It will help us with what model you have.

DanD2

So I bought some LED nav lights for my 342 but am having a problem. I twist off the cover, remove the 2 screws and the lights only lift about 1/4 off the deck. Is there a trick to pulling these out? Tried to reach in from behind the mirror but I can't come anywhere's close to it.

Black_Diamond

The light was heavily caulked from the underside when built. It is a pita but you need to scrape it away from behind the mirror with something long. The light does have a quick disconnect so watch for that too. I added some length to the wires for future access. 

DanD2

Thanx BD. I had cut away an additional access point behind the mirror to work on my windlass, looks like I'll have to make that opening bigger to make the job easier.