Rob Buy a 40 foot boat so we can start this discussion all over again!
Make it a Hunter so it can be even more interesting Mike From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of robert via CnC-List Sent: Wednesday, September 14, 2016 9:35 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: robert Subject: Stus-List Electrical Question Rick: I got the puzzle solved.....you have to take this particular fixture (made by Victory) apart to make the appropriate connections......there is a common 'ground' for both lights plus the 'positive' and 'negative'. In addition to the single wire exiting the back of the fixture, the other two connections are 'brass like screws' inside the fixture.....why they would do this is mind boggling.....why not have the three wires exit. Nevertheless, I am going this morning to buy the $3X more expensive Aqua Signal fixture.......I was up my mast last evening and that is what is there now and that is what I will replace it with. Trusting everyone is now clear on what is required for navigation lights.....I think I am. "If you are under power and also shorter than 12 meters, you may use the option of an all-around white light above the red/green instead of the stern & masthead lights." Maybe this is what my fellow club member was referring to when he said I didn't need my masthead/steaming light, just my anchor light when under power. Rob Abbott AZURA C&C 32-84 Halifax, N.S. On 2016-09-14 12:34 AM, Rick Brass via CnC-List wrote: I believe someone already answered your question. The light needs to have at least two connections (power and ground) if both bulbs are on a single switch. 3 connections is more likely... lets you have independent switch for steaming and foredeck, plus a common/ground. That's probably what you are looking at in the picture - 3 wire in a single insulated cover. I suppose you could have 4 wires, with 2 independent grounds, but why bother? From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of robert via CnC-List Sent: Tuesday, September 13, 2016 9:28 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com<mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> Cc: robert <robertabb...@eastlink.ca><mailto:robertabb...@eastlink.ca> Subject: Stus-List Electrical Question So back to the beginning, the fixture I saw at the Binnacle looks very much the same as the existing one......I like this as I would not have to drill new holes to attach but if I have to, so be it. The new fixture only has one wire to attach whereas mine appears to have three (not exactly sure as I have not yet removed it from the mast although there are three existing the base of the mast) and I have no idea how to connect it. There must be a logical way to connect it? Rob _______________________________________________ This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you like what we do, please help us pay for our costs by donating. All Contributions are greatly appreciated!
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