I removed the masthead anchor light some years ago - the fixture was corroded. I now use a hanging Aqua Signal unit (hung from the top of the split backstay) with a solid state LED unit from Deep Creek Marine. It is very expensive but it works well and does not kill the battery.
I am thinking of switching to a LED anchor light. Anyone know what the bulb # is for the stock anchor light, or any LED conversion that will work in the origional housing? Thanks.