{"product_id":"hella-marine-h3-55w-driving-lamp-chrome-housing","title":"Hella Marine H3 55W Driving Lamp | Chrome Housing","description":"\u003cp class=\"nvn-hero\"\u003eThe Hella Marine H3 driving lamp puts a clean, long-reach beam out front where you need it. It's a 55-watt H3 halogen in a rectangular chrome ABS housing, and it ships ready to mount with the bulb, a stone shield, and universal stud-mount hardware in the box. A straightforward way to add auxiliary light to a T-top, arch, or bow rail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSometimes you just need more light thrown out ahead of the boat. The Hella Marine H3 driving lamp is a simple, honest way to get it. It's a single rectangular lamp, 3.78 by 7.67 inches, running a 55-watt H3 halogen bulb behind a clear lens. The beam is a driving pattern, so it reaches out and lights up what's in front of you rather than spreading wide and close. That's exactly what you want when you're idling into an unfamiliar harbor after dark or picking your way back to the ramp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe housing is chrome ABS, and it looks the part on a center console or a runabout. Hella Marine builds these lamps on a fit-and-forget philosophy, and the clear lens keeps the light output honest. A stone shield clips over the front to take the abuse from spray, debris, and the odd knock at the dock. If you'd rather run it bare for maximum output, the shield comes off in seconds. Your call.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMounting is about as flexible as it gets. The universal stud mount lets you hang this lamp on a T-top, a radar arch, a bow rail, or a bracket up on the hardtop. One tip from the water. On aluminum tubing or a curved surface, back the stud with a proper plate and locknuts so it stays put in chop. A thin spacer under the base helps it sit flat on a curved rail instead of rocking. Ten minutes of care at install saves you re-aiming the lamp every trip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWiring is straightforward, but respect the draw. A 55-watt H3 pulls right around 4.5 amps at 12 volts, so don't tap it into an already-loaded accessory circuit. Run a dedicated feed of 12 AWG back toward the battery, fuse it properly, and add a switch at the helm. While you're in there, put a dab of dielectric grease on the H3 socket. That one habit keeps saltwater and corrosion out of the connection, and it's cheap insurance on any marine light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lamp is rated 12 volts and carries SAE and ECE marking, so it's a legitimate driving light, not a novelty. The driving beam is meant to supplement your main lighting, not replace running lights. Think of it as the reach you add for spotting a channel marker, a mooring ball, or the mouth of a creek at low speed. On bigger center consoles and express boats it tucks in nicely on the arch or T-top. On smaller boats under about 22 feet, measure first, because the rectangular housing can overhang a narrow bow rail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat's in the box is honest and complete for a single-lamp install. You get the lamp itself with the H3 bulb already fitted, the stone shield, and the mounting hardware. You supply the wire, fuse, and switch. If you're rigging a pair for symmetry, just buy two, since this listing is a single light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWho's this for? Anglers who launch before sunrise and want to see the ramp and the first stretch of water. Cruisers who occasionally run after dark and want more reach than their factory lights give them. Anyone restoring an older boat who wants a clean chrome auxiliary lamp that looks like it belongs. It's not a floodlight for lighting up the whole cockpit, and it's not a spreader light for working the deck. It's a driving lamp, and it does that one job well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne more thing worth knowing. The H3 is a common, serviceable bulb. If it ever burns out you're not hunting for an oddball part, and you can swap it in a few minutes without pulling the whole lamp. Keep a spare in the console and you won't get caught dark. Between the replaceable bulb, the removable stone shield, and the universal mount, this is a lamp you can live with for years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"nvn-features\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e55-watt H3 halogen bulb throws a focused driving beam that reaches well out ahead of the boat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDriving beam pattern for long-range reach, ideal for spotting markers and channels at idle speed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRectangular housing measures 3.78 by 7.67 inches, a compact footprint for T-tops, arches, and rails.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eChrome ABS housing with a clear lens for a clean look and honest light output.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRemovable stone shield protects the lens from spray and debris, and pops off for maximum output.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUniversal stud mount fits flat and curved surfaces, including T-tops, radar arches, and bow rails.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e12-volt operation with SAE and ECE marking, a legitimate auxiliary driving lamp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDraws about 4.5 amps, easy to wire on a dedicated fused circuit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eShips complete with the H3 bulb, stone shield, and mounting hardware for a single-lamp install.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eServiceable H3 bulb swaps in minutes with a common, easy-to-find replacement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-trust\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy from NVN Marine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAuthorized Hella Marine reseller, full manufacturer warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNMEA member and ABYC certified, advice from real boat techs\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSame-day shipping before 3 PM ET on in-stock items\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNY headquarters and Fort Lauderdale flagship retail store\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-faq\"\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat bulb does the Hella Marine H3 driving lamp use?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt uses a 55-watt H3 halogen bulb, and it ships with the bulb already installed. The H3 is a common, serviceable bulb, so replacements are easy to find and quick to swap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eIs this a single lamp or a pair?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt's a single light. If you want a matched pair on your T-top or arch, order two.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat's included in the box?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe lamp with the H3 bulb fitted, a stone shield for the lens, and the mounting hardware. You supply the wire, fuse, and switch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow much current does it draw?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eAbout 4.5 amps at 12 volts. We recommend a dedicated 12 AWG feed to the battery with an appropriate fuse and a helm switch, rather than tapping an existing accessory circuit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat kind of beam pattern is it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eA driving beam. It reaches out ahead rather than spreading wide, which makes it good for spotting markers, moorings, and channel entrances at low speed. It's meant to supplement your main lighting, not replace running lights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhere can I mount it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe universal stud mount works on T-tops, radar arches, bow rails, and brackets. On aluminum tubing or curved surfaces, add a backing plate and locknuts, and a thin spacer helps it sit flat instead of rocking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat are the dimensions?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe rectangular housing is 3.78 by 7.67 inches. On boats under about 22 feet, measure your rail first, since it can overhang a narrow mount.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eIs it a 12-volt lamp?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes. It runs on 12 volts and carries SAE and ECE marking. It's an auxiliary driving lamp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eCan I remove the stone shield?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes. The stone shield clips on to protect the lens from spray and debris, and it comes off in seconds if you want maximum light output.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat housing material is it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eChrome ABS with a clear lens. 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