Courtesy Lights?

[squeeg333]

Has anyone found a place to source more courtesy lights like are installed from the factory? I'd like to put a few more in, since I think the factory didn't install enough. I'd like a few more... any ideas?

[brain_rinse]

I haven't looked but have thought the same thing... a couple more would be nice.

[KG's Supra24]

Earmark has casings that look similar to the factory.

I replaced all my factory bulbs with superflux lights from ozinuim.

[newty]

Bam! http://www.google.com/search?q=hella+easy+fit+courtesy+lights&hl=en&safe=off&rls=com.microsoft:en-us:IE-SearchBox&rlz=1I7GZAG_en&prmd=imvns&source=lnms&tbm=isch&ei=2HiLTobJFqymsALclYjOBA&sa=X&oi=mode_link&ct=mode&cd=2&ved=0CEgQ_AUoAQ&biw=1402&bih=708

I put 2 more in my boat a couple years ago and love them.
You can see all 4 in this photo from my carpet replacement thread.

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[mnpracing]

Bam! http://www.google.com/search?q=hella+easy+fit+courtesy+lights&hl=en&safe=off&rls=com.microsoft:en-us:IE-SearchBox&rlz=1I7GZAG_en&prmd=imvns&source=lnms&tbm=isch&ei=2HiLTobJFqymsALclYjOBA&sa=X&oi=mode_link&ct=mode&cd=2&ved=0CEgQ_AUoAQ&biw=1402&bih=708

I put 2 more in my boat a couple years ago and love them.
You can see all 4 in this photo from my carpet replacement thread.


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You wouldn't happen to have the part numbers for the ones that match factory do you?

[squeeg333]

Newty, I could have swore that you did this. Thanks for jumping in on this!!

Oh, and how Hella Easy are they to install??

[newty]

You wouldn't happen to have the part numbers for the ones that match factory do you?

Just make sure you look for the chrome cover with while light and you'll be set.

This appears to be the exact light and is the cheapest I've found.

http://www.marinepartssource.com/productsmfgnew.asp?mfg=Hella Marine&mcat1=5&mcat2=1&mcat3=0&category=8560 Series Easy Fit Courtesy Lights&mfgcategory=8560 Series Easy Fit Courtesy Lights

[newty]

Squeeg, Yea, just a hole for the wire and two small pilot holes for the screws. the chrome cap has adheasive on it that makes it stick to the clear light part. Pop one of yours off and you'll see what I'm talking about.

And yet another mod that can be done with out a sewing machine!

[squeeg333]

Theoretically, one could use a sewing machine during this mod if one wanted to though, right??

[chawk610]

My .02... which means nothing... but forgoe the courtesy lights and do LED's. I installed LED's and wired them to the courtesy switch in like 2 hours... I am actually thinking of disconnecting the courtesy light in mine.

[KG's Supra24]

My .02... which means nothing... but forgoe the courtesy lights and do LED's. I installed LED's and wired them to the courtesy switch in like 2 hours... I am actually thinking of disconnecting the courtesy light in mine.

That's worth both pennies

[Razzman]

After having put in the LEDs, the floor on my LSV is still too dark and I want more light down there. I saw on a thread on WW how MB is putting small LED lights around the floor perimeter, livewell lights to be exact and they look real nice. I'll be going that route as I don't care for the super glow LEDs emit when you put too many in the boat.

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[brain_rinse]

That looks pretty cool too, Razz. Or what about using theater aisle lighting and replacing the gray plastic "baseboard"?

As an example, here's the first google result for theater aisle lighting: http://www.vistamfg.com/?page=product&product_id=26

[sandm]

there must be a cheaper alternative. $16 for those interior lights that must have a total of $3 in materials seems like a lot of markup.

[sandm]

how about this one? and maybe discount for several?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/MARINE-BOAT-LED-MOUNT-ROUND-COURTESY-LIGHT-OEM-/270692542303?pt=Boat_Parts_Accessories_Gear&hash=item3f0688675f#ht_3458wt_1165