Project #2 Port Navigation Light Inoperable

wtmills

Thanks to Bizmark, Project #1 on my new (to me) boat is well on its way to being resolved.  I was able to confirm that the missing switch cover is indeed the galley pump and following the web address Bizmark sent me, my new galley pump switch cover is on the way.

Project #2 is to get my port side navigation light functioning.  I have included a photo of the light so everyone can see the style I am talking about.  It is the oem white plastic kind that are suppose to screw off, I believe.  I have put forth every bit of force my 59 year old fingers can muster and the cover does not budge.  Am I correct that it screws off?  Where does it screw from?  There seems to be a ridge about 1/4 of an inch off the deck.  Does it screw off at the deck, or at the ridge?  Is is suppose to be hand tight or should I use a pair of pliers?

Any help I can get with this will be appreciated.

Bill

Cableguy Greg

If there isn't a screw on it, you twist it counter clockwise to remove it. It is a Attwood Pulsar style light.

http://www.attwoodmarine.com/store/product/5040

http://www.attwoodmarine.com/userfiles/store/product/files/4/69379-b-pulsar-lights.pdf

Handymans342

Well you need to take off the top cover like you were changing the bulb. Should be 2 screws underneath

Cableguy Greg

Handymans342 said:

Well you need to take off the top cover like you were changing the bulb. Should be 2 screws underneath

No visible screws on this model.

Handymans342

Have to pry off top

Cableguy Greg

Handymans342 said:

Have to pry off top

You twist it counter clockwise. Prying it up will break it.

Handymans342

Cableguy Greg said:

Handymans342 said:

Have to pry off top

You twist it counter clockwise. Prying it up will break it.

You twist the top cover to come off? Doesnt snap on?

Cableguy Greg

The link above shows how to get the light cover off/on.

Glassguy54

maybe try a strap wrench for extra leverage if its too tight to loosen by hand

wtmills

Thanks!  I'll stop off tonight on the way home to get a strap wrench.  I'm a visual person and the instruction and pictures at the Attwood link is a great help.  I'll report on my progress tomorrow.  Thanks everyone.

aero3113

Be careful with the strap wrench, its possible the extra leverage and rubber strap can crack the plastic. Maybe spray some lube in the seam to help loosen it up.

LaRea

One way or another, it has to come off.  If it breaks, that's Poseidon instructing you to replace your nav lights.  Don't argue with Poseidon.  He probably wants you to get the brightest long-life 2-mile LEDs you can afford.  

wtmills

LOL, LaRea, You can't argue with Poseidon, I agree.  I was careful with the strap wrench and the lens cap came off easy as you please.  Now... how does the bulb come out?  It is burned out and needs to be replaced (with the brightest, long-life, 2-mile, LED I can afford).  Does it screw out or is it one that you push down and twist?

reneechris14

Should just pull out, they make an led bulb.

Cableguy Greg

It should pull straight up.