Rayline Searchlight Parts

[Dreamboat]

I took my 10" Rayline Searchlight (Model 41120-1021) off the boat on the weekend to get it ready for re-chroming. Somewhere along the line I lost the plastic pinion gear that sits on the yoke, that adjusts the tilt of the light.
I've sent L.B. Harvey an e-mail asking about a spare part, but they never replied. So I phoned them and got a relatively cool reception and was told, they only rebuild lights and only sell the small parts such as o-rings etc. In other words, they were no help at all and I can't believe they wouldn't have a part like that laying around, even if it was used.
In any case, I've read a lot of threads here on these lights and some would lead me to believe that perhaps someone might have some spare parts and if so, I'd be eternally grateful if you would be willing to sell it.
I think this would be a good time to have one of those new 3D printers to re-create this part.
Attached is a pic of the part I need.

 

[PeterK]

Staples will do 3D printing in their stores. Don't know what selection of plastics they use but probably worth a drive to check it out. I would use them to have a trim ring made for my forward hatch but it is too big for their printers

 

[SKYCHENEY]

A few years ago, I bought a spotlight here just for this reason. I now have spare parts.

LB Harvey has figured out that they can make more by only "rebuilding" these lights. They charge thousands, but it is still cheaper than buying a Carlisle & Finch light for $10,000.

If you want the gear that I have, I will let you use it for a template to have one made, but I want it back. Send me a PM if interested.

 

[captddis]

I have a couple lights . One is in good shape with good chrome and was in good working cond when removed from a 53 Hatt. It has the power supply for 32 volt or remove the supply for 12 volt.

If anyone is interested, I will get it down and dust it off.

 

[mr hatt]

How much for one of those?

 

[mr hatt]

I have a couple lights . One is in good shape with good chrome and was in good working cond when removed from a 53 Hatt. It has the power supply for 32 volt or remove the supply for 12 volt.

If anyone is interested, I will get it down and dust it off.

I guess I should have been more specific. How much are you asking for one of your spotlights? Mine is cosmetically perfect, but I have an issue with either the drive motors or the linkage.

Thank you..

 

[drburke]

Worth a shot to check if Grainger or McMaster has a replacement gear based on measurements.

DAN

 

[Angela]

I called LB Harvey looking for a part, too, and got the same blow-off. They will rebuild your light and have the parts to do it, but they won't sell you a part, not even a stinking two-cent compression washer. I guess that how they are keeping that market all to themselves.

 

[Dreamboat]

If you want the gear that I have, I will let you use it for a template to have one made, but I want it back. Send me a PM if interested.

Sky
Thank you very much for the offer. However, I did get back to the boat today and found my missing gear. All is good in the Hatteras world..
So now I'm ready to get the light re-chromed. I saw the pics of your re-chromed light, which turned out fantastic. Would be interested in finding out who did that for you. I'm also looking for a parts list and wiring diagram for model 41120-1021. My documentation only shows the light and the interconnecting cables between the 2 remote controllers.
Thanks again
Gary

 

[jim rosenthal]

Gary, glad you found the missing piece.

Good chroming is getting more and more difficult to find. You might try Royal Silver, in Norfolk, VA. There are also supposed to be some plating shops in TX that do a good job. The plating industry isn't as big as it used to be. Also look in Hemmings' Motor News (the print copy, not on line) and you can find ads for plating companies- most of them do very good work.

 

[SKYCHENEY]

http://www.brchrome.com/

 

[Dreamboat]

Thanks very much Sky.

 

[Plan B2]

It's unfortunate to hear that LB Harvey isn't as user freindly as they once were. Just a few years ago I have no problem getting the small parts including gears, washers, o-rings, even the retaining rings. Because I couldn' t nail down the exact size of the retaining ring, sent sen several sizes to make sure I got the right one.
Must have adopted a new business model to handle escalating cost of small business these days

 

[Boatsb]

It's unfortunate to hear that LB Harvey isn't as user freindly as they once were. Just a few years ago I have no problem getting the small parts including gears, washers, o-rings, even the retaining rings. Because I couldn' t nail down the exact size of the retaining ring, sent sen several sizes to make sure I got the right one.
Must have adopted a new business model to handle escalating cost of small business these days

Maybe without the availability ofnew parts they can only rebuild so Many units but if they sell parts they can't rebuild them. If I owned the parts and my business was rebuilding why would I undermine my own business for a few dollars from parts. Some things are just simple math.

 

[Dreamboat]

Further to my work on re-chroming my search light, I was looking for replacement bulbs and have
found the following at a very reasonable price:

http://www.topbulb.com/1945-bulb-mini-lamp-32v-200w

These bulbs fit exactly into the holder. See pics

 

[SKYCHENEY]

Nice find. It said that they had 7 in stock, so I bought 2. I have seen those original bulbs listed for as much as $147 for one bulb.

 

[johnjen50]

How much did it cost to get the searchlight rechromed? I have a few parts I am considering doing, but may throw the searchlight in there too if not cost prohibitive.

 

[tonytrakovich]

Just an FYI. Max Marine Electronics in Pompane Beach, FL sells used electronics. I have found spare parts for my ACR spotlight. He also has circuit boards and parts for radars, sat tv, etc.

 

[Dreamboat]

How much did it cost to get the searchlight rechromed? I have a few parts I am considering doing, but may throw the searchlight in there too if not cost prohibitive.

I found a place in Toronto. It's around $400 CDN. I haven't got the parts back yet, so I can't
comment on quality, but will report once I get the parts back. I also found a place in New York that
is re-silvering the 10" dia. concave mirror for $50 USD.
All in all, it's a lot more reasonable than some of the quotes I've received.

 

[gbharrington]

Chances are good that for a relatively low volume product like this that many of the parts are off the shelf and in the case of a nylon gear can probably be sourced from a distribution house such as Boston Gear or McMaster.