Does your CD have G4 or double-contact bayonet....

Cathy Monaghan · Post by **Cathy Monaghan** » Apr 7th, '10, 13:34

I believe that most of the light fixtures in Cape Dory models have double-contact bayonet bases with parallel locks. And I think some may have G4 bases. Maybe some boats have other types?

I need as many of you as possible to chime in and let me know what type of bases your light fixtures have. Just click on the links below to see the different bulbs. Concentrate on the bases; the bulb itself (incandescent, LED, halogen, etc.) doesn't matter.

1. <a href="http://www.superbrightleds.com/images/s ... le-contact bayonet bases with parallel locks</a> - BA15D (1142) non-indexed
2. <a href="http://www.superbrightleds.com/images/s ... le-contact bayonet bases with offset locks</a> - BAY15D (1157) indexed
3. <a href="http://www.imtra.com/images/products/pr ... 00.jpg">G4 (accomodates bulb with two protruding pins from the base)</a>
4. other

Just click on the appropriate item in the "poll" above. Don't forget to click on the "Submit Vote" button to complete your selection.

Thanks,
Cathy
CD32 Realization, #3
Rahway, NJ
Raritan Bay

jerryaxler · Post by **jerryaxler** » Apr 7th, '10, 17:49

I've converted many ,but not all of the lights to accept G-4's in order to use LED's

Steve Laume · Post by **Steve Laume** » Apr 7th, '10, 19:04

Sorry I'm not filling out the survey but I might skew the results. Then again I believe all surveys are skewed.

All of my original lights were bayonet sockets. I have replaced all of the dome light bulbs with LEDs that have a bayonet plug. All of the original reading lights have been replaced with new fixtures that accept G-4 LED bulbs.

There is no more reading with a head lamp to conserve batteries on Raven, Steve.

Cathy Monaghan · Post by **Cathy Monaghan** » Apr 8th, '10, 12:46

In case you're wondering why I'm asking this question.....

Imtra has offered to provide LED replacement bulbs as giveaway items for the rendezvous at Bristol, RI. I need to tell them what kind of bulbs to donate.

I know that our boat uses the double-contact bayonet bulbs with parallel locks, but that doesn't mean every Cape Dory has the same fixtures requiring the same bulbs.

So if you know what kind of base your fixtures have, please complete the "poll" above.

Thanks,
Cathy
CD32 Realization, #3
Rahway, NJ
Raritan Bay

Cathy Monaghan · Post by **Cathy Monaghan** » Apr 8th, '10, 16:03

177 views and only 17 respondents....what's up with that!

Jim Evans · Post by **Jim Evans** » Apr 8th, '10, 21:18

Cathy,

When do you need responses by? I'll check my boat this weekend; I'm not sure if my locks are offset or parallel. I expect others need time to check their boats, too.

Noel Heslop · Post by **Noel Heslop** » Apr 10th, '10, 02:51

Apologises Cathy,

Had to check first.
I guess I am the 23rd voter now, where previously as I was one of the 177 viewers.

"All is well when the tide comes back in again."

My first mate and I have just polished off a wonderful mellow/golden 1998 New Zealand Chardonnay, hence this eloquence of thought. I have spent the day working on my CD25D, with no wind to speak of, at the jetty, slightly warm and sunny, so what more could you ask for. I was having trouble actually remebering what work I did but now taht I remember, my 2nd eldest son did a good job in his wetsuit of scrubbing the hull and removing those gremlins that seem to attach to the anti fouling when you are not looking.

I did the more important job of pottering around, checking this and that, and measuring for a protective cover.

Happy sailing tomorrow.

Cathy Monaghan · Post by **Cathy Monaghan** » Apr 10th, '10, 17:40

Don't forget to check the bases of your interior cabin dome and reading lights this weekend!

tartansailor · Post by **tartansailor** » Apr 10th, '10, 18:20

All of the light socket bases on my CD-25 have
single contacts with both lugs in the same plane.

Dick

Bob L · Post by **Bob L** » Apr 11th, '10, 10:59

I won't be at the rendezvous, but my dome lights all have double parallels and the reading lights have G4. If you have extra LED donations, you know where to find me...

Bob L

Cathy Monaghan · Post by **Cathy Monaghan** » Apr 13th, '10, 17:05

...bump...

BubbaThePirate · Post by **BubbaThePirate** » Apr 13th, '10, 19:35

I looked but didn't vote because I'm not sure which bayonet type they are/were. I just tore out all my wiring and the light fixtures; almost all!. I'm rewiring and converting to LEDs along the way. I'm quite sure they were not G4's. I was saving up for a G5 but I might get an iPad now. :o)

I haven't pitched anything but the most corroded. If anyone wants some vintage CD28 1975 light fixtures, I will send for the cost of shipping.

Cheers,
Todd

Dick Barthel · Post by **Dick Barthel** » Apr 14th, '10, 05:56

Cathy, nothing happens when I click on the items above your post so I'm just reporting the old fashion way. Thanks for your efforts for the Bristol event. Dick

Kilgore · Post by **Kilgore** » Apr 14th, '10, 07:23

Dick Barthel wrote:Cathy, nothing happens when I click on the items above your post so I'm just reporting the old fashion way. Thanks for your efforts for the Bristol event. Dick

Me too. Is the poll closed/locked?

Mine have #1 all around (dome and reading).

From their catalog, the 1142 x15's or x19's would appear to work in the reading lights, but the more expensive 360 degree x18Ts look better for domes (or else an adapter and flat G4 disc for the domes).

Cathy Monaghan · Post by **Cathy Monaghan** » Apr 14th, '10, 11:33

Dick Barthel wrote:Cathy, nothing happens when I click on the items above your post so I'm just reporting the old fashion way. Thanks for your efforts for the Bristol event. Dick

The poll had expired. I reactivated it so you can vote.

Cathy

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