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How long ago did you buy your light, Walter? I bought mine in June.

Maybe mine was a bad batch and that was why it was so cheap, who knows? Maybe all the new ones are lighter in color.

I think Larry should call Specialty Marine and discuss his problem. We aren't calling Walmart here, you are going to talk to a person close to the core level. Regardless of what you think of Specialty Marine quality I have heard nothing but praise about their customer service.

At the very least they will offer a return, but I suspect they will search inventory to see why one buyer got the proper part & another didn't. I can take a better picture of the color difference if that would help.

If I owned Specialty Marine I would want you to call me about a problem regarding reproduction correctness. Their position is to be THE vintage Whaler part supplier.