C&C 27 Association Forum

LeewardRail

Member

Alternative to the round, white steaming light on front of mast ?

Hello all !

I recently purchased a C&C 30 mk1 (yup. an interloper )

Before I step the mast, I want to inspect/test all wiring, and upgrade to LED bulbs.

The front of the mast has a special flat area for a round white steaming light. It doesn't appear to have a gasket to keep the water out and uses an old GE 90 bulb.

Is that same fixture used on a C&C 27 ? (or other C&C) 
Are there parts (lens/gasket/socket) available ?  (can't seem to find info about who made them)
Has anyone replaced the whole thing with something similar ?

Thanks for any advice.

Last edited by LeewardRail (2022-06-30 11:07:36)

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C&C 30 Mk1

pablorusjan

Member

Re: Alternative to the round, white steaming light on front of mast ?

In my 1986 C&C 27 the Deck & Steaming light combination looks like a Aqua Signal Series 25 (https://ca.binnacle.com/p1384/Aqua-Sign … _info.html)

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S/V Mystic
MkV #138

LeewardRail

Member

Re: Alternative to the round, white steaming light on front of mast ?

In my 1986 C&C 27 the Deck & Steaming light combination looks like a Aqua Signal Series 25

Hmm. That's the same unit that is on my Catalina 22.

Ok. My C&C has the optional sealed beam spreader light with a standalone steaming/masthead light.  Not the combo. (I assume it was an option because the Bulb replacement info that was posted here says it was an option on the 27)

GE Sealed Beam Spreader light:

Perko Steaming Light:

I wonder if the flat machined aluminum base for the old round masthead light, will fit under the aqua signal ?

Last edited by LeewardRail (2022-07-25 19:57:12)

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C&C 30 Mk1

LeewardRail

Member

Re: Alternative to the round, white steaming light on front of mast ?

I did a quick check of the multiple C&Cs in the marina. (34ft and smaller).
The ones that have the optional sealed beam halogen spreader light, had the small vertical mount masthead light.
I believe it was made by Perko.

Looking at the Perko website, they still list the old style horizontal masthead light.  #964.
But that lights is only  "ABYC A-16 certified for use only as an original equipment replacement; not certified for new construction"

With that in mind, and the fact that the old one easily gets moisture in it, I am I going to just replace mine with a more modern LED fixture.

For those that want to replace with the same design, SeaChoice makes a replacement.
Seachoice part#. 50-05981

Last edited by LeewardRail (2022-07-25 19:59:11)

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C&C 30 Mk1

Superior Blue

Member

Re: Alternative to the round, white steaming light on front of mast ?

The steaming light on our 1973 C&C 27 Mk II is definitely an aftermarket light, although I couldn't tell you the manufacturer.  There are no foredeck light or spreader lights.

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Phil Peterson
Superior Blue
1973 C&C 27 Mk II
Bayfield, WI