Robalo2440 1995 Nav light needs repaired

[FredGG]

I have power at the base of the strut , but not beyond. What do I look for to repair what I have or where can I purchase both the base attachment and the top nav light combo with anchor light bulbs?

 

[MikeSchinlaub]

Is that dielectric grease? You didn't pack it into the holes, did you?

 

[airshot]

Probably won't find an exact duplicate unless you stumble across some old new stock or maby Ebay. Manufacturers don't make there own accessories for their boats and after a couple years runs, new designs take over so ding hardware over 10 years old is difficult. Is there a name on any part....like "Perko" etc....some name to start your search ?

 

[kd4pbs]

Maybe take it apart and repair whatever is keeping the bulbs from illuminating? A lamp is pretty much the simplest electrical thing on a boat. I must say though, usually manufacturers use off the shelf items like this, and I can’t remember seeing a removable nav light like that. It looks more like the anchor lights on most boats.

 

[tpenfield]

'Aqua Signal' and 'Perko' make many navigation lights. So you might want to Google search a bit to find a new top part (light fixture). The one you have looks like a Perko 'masthead/all-around' style.

 

[Scott Danforth]

Call Chaparral/ Robalo customer service and ask

 

[FredGG]

Is that dielectric grease? You didn't pack it into the holes, did you?

Yes and No. Thanks for replying.

 

[FredGG]

I'll stay in touch as I find a solution. Thank you!

 

[FredGG]

I am sorry I did not report back for all those who helped me before now. I had to replace the original Robalo nav light. It was corroded at the lower end with no electrical connection to the light. I had bent a conduit to the correct length and angle, but I could not remove the connections at either end of the original and make them work.

So, I purchased a Marine System Fold Down 25" stern light. It's base was the correct width and size to attach it to the windshield frame. It works for a nav light as well as an anchor light. I wish it was taller. There is room to move it up the windshield center post, if it becomes to much light running at night.

Thanks for all the comments and assistance.

 

[alldodge]

Good you found something but I see more than just the glare at night issue. The light is not taller than your Bimini top, so the light will not be seen all around which doesn't work for Regs.

Most any electrical shop will have conduit benders. You could get one longer and bend to fit, or get one which faces forward only and install a stern light AFT

 

[Scott Danforth]

A 36" all around light is about $20