Lighting Questions

[baldbaby2000]

So is an incandescent light either AC or DC, or does it work on both?

It's the voltage that counts. An incandescent lamp is basically a resistive load other than the inrush current and will work on either AC or DC if the voltage is correct. That means a 120VAC bulb won't work on 12VDC. The voltage ratings on AC equipment is normally RMS (root-mean-square) which is 30% less than the peak voltage so a 120VAC circuit has a peak voltage of 169 Volts but would provide the same power to a resistive load as would a 120VDC voltage.

[baldbaby2000]

I pulled the fuses, went out to West Marine, and put in fresh ones. No luck. Tiny size difference.

I'm pretty sure I've used fuses from WalMart in mine.

[Craig LaForce]

There is also a main inline fuse holder just by the battery. translucent white plastic piece of junk. That one might have blown. That would kill all the lights. I would suggest a replacement inline fuse holder from radio shack for the mini blade type. Way better.

[ronacarme]

Standard 1 1/4 long US fuses did not fit in the panel on my old 26D. Bill at Macgregor in 1990s supplied some slightly shorter ones that did fit. Still have one or 2 and they fit the identical looking fuse panel on my X. Never thot to ask Bill if these are Brit or Euro spec fuses or to suggest another source.