Courtesy Lights

[Scorbett]

Hello all, first post on classic aquasport!!

I am looking for replacement OEM courtesy lights for an Osprey 245. Can anyone point me in the right direct??

[RickK]

Welcome aboard 

[mshugg]

So, back in he day,OEM was probably Attwood or Perko. That to say AquaSport never made lights. Your best bet is to post a picture of the light you’re trying to replace.  Many manufacturers make similar products.

[Fish Head]

At 1/10 the power consumption you gotta go LED’s. More than one hook them up in parallel.

[Capt. Bob]

The 90s era EXs had a square lens on the rear section forward of the transom, midway between gunnel and deck. Some members, myself included, removed the lens and used the wiring to power a string of LEDs mounted under the gunnels on each side. That resulted in a more diffused light on the deck itself and was much easier on the eyes. Not unlike under cabinet lighting in the kitchen.

Good luck.

[Scorbett]

Thanks all for the input....I'm going with the aftermarket LED route

[wingtime]

I installed blue LED bulbs in the factory courtesy light fixtures in the stern of my 245 Explorer.  Not sure if the Osprey has them in the same spot.  I'd post the pics but photobucket sucks.

[DanB]

I used these for courtesy light and livewell replacements. Found them on Amazon. I also have blue LEDs in the gunnels.

[Scorbett]

Are those flat surface mounted? or are they recessed?

[DanB]

Scorbett

The back is recessed. They were a good replacement fit for the old lights on my (97) 225 Explorer. They are a tight fit so i did not need to use screws as you can see in the pictures. I just used a little silicone. Here is the hole diameter according to amazon:  "Requires 1-5/8" hole diameter. Outside diameter is 2-1/4" x 2-1/4". They are made by shoreline marine and cost about $5 onm Amazon. They are white LEDs but I also have some other blue leds over the rod holders.

[Scorbett]

Thanks Buddy!