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• How many have replaced incandescent nav light bulbs w/LED?
  • Dr. LED claims their replacement bulb is certified
  • All of them, even steaming light
  • I have, all of ours are now LED, somewhat of a different story though
  • As soon as I see a case where "certification" has...
    • 2nd the use of Bebi Owl
      • I was boarded a few years ago in Bradenton Beach
        • I got yelled-at during 4th of July fireworks
  • Boarding
    • Thats all good and fine but ....
      • If certification is all about a specific bulb in a specific fixture
        • The Bebi site has a good FAQ that addresses COLREGs certification
        • Don't replace all
          • Innovative Lighting 500-0400
  • No, but I'm going to. How many haven't burned an incadescent anchor bulb overnight, becuase it used too much juice?
    • I use a blue 12v fluorescent light that I bought
    • Before I got the Bebi Owl, I used this
      • I used one of them for years. What a PITA! But
      • Still have one on board, but...
        • These are better than masthead lights
          • The Dietz is a standard for many Maine schooners.
  • I've emailed Michael Homsany, who heads up Bebi
    • Since I've been specifically invited...
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      • Hmm, my link doesn't work anymore
      • Thanks Michael. Good stuff from you
  • Never considered it sine 100% of my night runs are under power...
  • Two anchor lights...
    • Ain't that the truth.