LED Bulbs for Spreader Lights

[ralph85]

Has anyone replaced the bulbs in their spreader lights with LEDs? My lights put a considerable draw on the batteries, so i generally don't use them. I'd like to retrofit with LED bulbs but don't know if there is such a bulb. Any help would be appreciated.

The boat is a 2002 Voyager

 

[Lt.Mike]

I don't see ant reason why you couldn't do it.
here are some links...
http://www.westmarine.com/search?Ntt=led+spreader
and search marine led spreader lights on ebay. You'll find the same brands for about half the price. There are a bunch of marine distributors selling on ebay.
Mike.

 

[Reelman5703]

I just did and they kick out a lot of light. I got these at the top of the page
http://www.coastalnightlights.com/orders.html

 

[Fishtales]

Nice led spreader lights here...
http://lumiteclighting.com/products/mar ... er-lights/

The light bars are great for under the gunnel lighting as well.
http://lumiteclighting.com/product/rail ... ion=marine

 

[CKJR]

Led lights are the way to go. I want to let everyone know to make sure you change the fuse to a lesser amp as the leds draw almost nothing. I had switched my halogens to leds and after 2 years I had a light go bad-fireworks in the light-. The manufacturer had asked me if I changed the original fuse in which I did not. Could pose a fire risk if the wrong amperage fuse is not used.

 

[fellinger]

I don't know what bulb is in the spreader lights because I haven't needed to replace one. Check our http://www.superbrightleds.com. They may have a replacement. I used them for my cockpit lights.

 

[Fishtales]

The older halogen spreaders were Hella lights. These have a large sealed bulb like an older headlight but smaller as I recall.

 

[Daman858]

My 2004 208 has the Hella spreader lights from the factory. The replacement bulb is H3. I tried the LED bulb but it was not as bright as the original. Since I am rarely out after dark, it really did not make a difference. You can get them here. http://www.amazon.com/Zone-Tech-Generic ... entries*=0

 

[ralph85]

I just order an inexpensive set of new lights. Changing the bulbs got mixed reviews and until Daman's post i had no idea which bulbs would fit. Consensus seemed to be new LED lights would be more efficient than retrofitting the bulbs. I was surprised by the price range for new lights. They ranged from $15 a pair to over $300 a piece. Not sure what all you get for $300, but i started at the bottom and will work my way of the quality chain as necessary. Thanks all.