New In Box Aqua Signal Series 25 Clear Masthead Light / Stern Light - $10.00

[Pacman]

I have a new in the box, never used, Aqua Signal Series 25 clear light for use as a steaming light or stern light.

The Aqua Signal part number is #25400.

I can sell it for $10.00 plus postage (about $5.50).

Call 941 238-7943 or reply by e-mail to aultfather@msn.com

Dave

[Pacman]

I believe that Aqua Signal Series 25 navigation lights are standard equipment in C-23s and C-19s.

Can any 23 or 19 owners confirm that for me?

[wes]

Yes, the series 25 were standard on the 19; I replaced mine last winter after the originals lasted 24 years. Note that the 25400 is desgned for use only as a steaming/masthead light, with Coast Guard required 225 degree horizontal visibility. For a stern light you need a 25500, which has the CG-required 135 degree coverage.

Wes

[wes]

To clarify - the series 25 were standard on 19s for bow bi-color and stern, but NOT for steaming light. The steaming light was some kind of oddball mini-dome on a wood base; maybe Perko? At any rate, when I replaced mine, I went with the series 25 (25400 like yours) for the steaming light, but had to fabricate a wood base to match the profile of the mast since the 25400 has a flat base.

[Pacman]

Wes,

That looks like a great way to mount a steaming light on the mast.

Did you cut the curved surface with a hole saw?

Thanks for a great idea.

Dave

[Bob23]

Pac:
   I don't know about the 19's but my older (1985) 23/2 has Perko lights thoughout. There was no anchor light from the factory so I installed on early on...don't remember what it was but it worked...until this year- of course after the mast was up! Next winter's project.
bob23

[wes]

Dave - I used a band saw with a very thin blade, after marking the shape of the mast profile on the end of a block of wood. I used ipe. There was a recent thread here on the forum about ipe. Happened to have some left over after a deck project at the house.

Wes

[Pacman]

Wes,

Good idea.

Ipe wood is great stuff.

I made my outboard motor mount and the base for my rotating mast set up out of it because it is very high density and is super strong.

Also, it looks like top quality teak.

It is so dense that it will not even float.  I tossed a piece into my swimming pool and it sunk to the bottom like a brick.

Thanks,

Dave

[skip1930]

" The steaming light was some kind of oddball mini-dome on a wood base; maybe Perko? "

Yep. I replaced and soldered in a new socket and bulb with a white, 12 volt LED tail light from AutoZone. Draws less amps. And since energy is not renewable, every amp saved means more time can be used running the 435i chart plotter or ST-40. Or the radio.

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