Wemac light bezels

[ConchyDug]

Has anybody found a place to purchase new original design light bezels for the Ericson? They look like this, I think OEM is Jensen-Wemac.


I was thinking about learning a 3d design platform if these aren't procurable anymore. Then just having my printer spit them out in polycarbonate.

 

[Christian Williams]

Does your Ericson have one of those?

 

[ConchyDug]

Has like 9-10 of them. I'd say like half of them fall off after a sail. They also cut the lights output in half.

 

[Loren Beach]

If the budget would allow, it would be nice to change to Alpenglow lighting. We have one of their lights over our galley (red or white, high or low power) for over 15 years. Very high quality. I remember thinking it seemed a bit expensive way back when I paid over $100. for it.

Catalina | Alpenglow Lights

LED Overhead Light with Dual Power (Square – Catalina Series)Available in 12-Volt and 24-Volt ModelsDimensions: 7" x 7" x 1 3/8"The Catalina Series was created as a compact alternative to dome lights, ideal for spaces with limited headroom. Despite its slim profile, this LED Overhead Light...

www.alpenglowlights.com

Our model: https://www.alpenglowlights.com/product-page/kona-night-vision

 

[Christian Williams]

Might not be original equipment. Here's what I went with:

Upgrade Interior Lighting 2022

On a recent cruise I found myself dissatisfied with the hodge-podge of saloon and berth lamps, and the heat some of them caused in simply lighting up. Now, a mere $700 later, I feel much better by a factor of 2 watts vs. 9 watts. If that does not seem much of a return, you didn't ride AOL down...

ericsonyachts.org

 

[ConchyDug]

I've already changed all the bayonet style incandescent lights to LED red/white lights from Scandivik(or however it's spelled). I do like the lense texture on both of those lights. Guess it's time to download some software and make my own.

Here is a poor photo of the whole assembly.

 

[Loren Beach]

One factor that informs most of our present cost for upgrades or major maintenance is Inflation.
I was told when we bought our boat that it originally sold for about $90K, in 1988, and that did include a number of factory upgrades.

That amount today would be $239K, per the "US Inflation Calculator".
The current cost to replace a lot of parts and systems will not be parallel to that, but it is likely somewhat close.

We can choose to re-equip from a selection of similar parts, over a range of pricing. So at least we are not locked into spending any given (high...) price.

 

[ConchyDug]

Here is an update, I learned some SolidWorks via a $48 subscription and came up with new lens for the lights using my printer. I used polycarbonate filament($20ish) but also found some PETG that worked ok as well. So the 45yr old housings live on.

 

[Kenneth K]

Wow, that's a great, modern look! Nice job.