T&T: Converting my Running/Anchor Lights to LED...can it be done cheaply?

[Jim Ague]

To my question:

>> I can see an advantage of replacing the anchor light with LED, but what 
>> is
>> the advantage of replacing the running lights? (used mostly with engine 
>> running)

I got a valid argument offline stating the LED's were more reliable and 
longer lasting.

Well this is the T&T list, not the PUP (Passagemaking Under Power) list. 
Most of will not do overnight runs, nor push the daylight hours to get to 
the next marina or anchorage. I suspect in one year's time of full time 
cruising, the nav lights might get 40 hours of usage, max.

Nav lights may never burn out in the lifetime of the trawler. If one does, a 
properly stocked boat will have a spare.

-- Jim Ague