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2003 Rinker Fiesta Vee 270- replacement search spot light
jmichels
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One more thing to add for you guys. I needed to purchased a new jabsco search light for my boat because it no longer worked and the capacitors and resisters inside the motor were shot so replacement parts weren't really worth it. A new one was in the ball park of $600 to $800 dollars. So I searched around to see what other replacement units were out there that would do the job since I only use it occasionally at late nights. Well I found a Jabasco ABS unit that was 100,000 candle power and came with controller for about $175. Had good reviews so I ordered it. Once I got it I saw that new controller was different shape and size then my old one mounted in the dash. Was bummed as now I would have to make a custom plate for the dash so there wouldn't be a hole . I decided to trace all the wires from the old light and old controller . Once I did that I was able to utilize the original controller in place and rewire it at the light end to the new light so the old controller now controls the new light. A few colors had to be swapped but wasnt too bad. Now it looks original!
Anyone looking to do this let me know and I can send you exact specifics. But well worth it and light works like factory with 2 speeds still and 360 degree operation. Happy Boating!
Anyone looking to do this let me know and I can send you exact specifics. But well worth it and light works like factory with 2 speeds still and 360 degree operation. Happy Boating!
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original light was removed but controls in the dash still present.
i went and purchased a oem chrome light from a used dealer but side to side motor was shut.
i then went on eBay and purchased a plastic flood light Made by jabsco.
Only wire I didn't need to wire was the low beam . This light has a single filament bulb vs. original that had high and low.