Starboard Dashboard

[Geekie1]

Hi gang,

I am going to replace my helm dashboard with black Starboard. Also on the port side, I want to cover the current black vinyl surface with black Starboard. What thickness Starboard should I use for the dash and can I get away with 1/4" starboard to overlay the port side vinyl? Would 1/4" Starboard be too thin for the helm dashboard for instrument mounting or would 1/2" be better? I think that 3/4" may be too thick for easy instrument mounting.

Geek

[tsubaki]

Need to look at your gauges and see how much adjustment is available, usually 1/4 to 1 inch.
Also be concerned about the helm, that might come into play. If the looks dictate the helm location being involved that might open a nother can of worms.

[Mulv80]

Geek, I have the same idea for the black vinyl area. Where do you plan on buying the material?

[Geekie1]

Hi Mulv. I was thinking of buying it on EBay at the following URL. I can buy it by the piece by sending the dimensions of the dash etc. It may be alot more expensive by the small piece, but I don't want to buy more than I need.

Geek

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1-4-x-24-X-48-KING-STARBOARD-MARINE-GRADE-BOARD_W0QQitemZ230209171647QQihZ013QQcategoryZ2644 8QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[macojoe]

I and others have already done that in the past, 1/4 it all youneed! Its perfect stuff for the job!

All the red dots are Starboard.

Dash 1/4 I got from the scrap pile at local mariner for $10

Front bulk heads 3/4 and Floor covers 3/4 I bought a full sheet

Gas tank covers 3/8 that I bought full sheet and then the coustom tackle box made all out of 3/8 except door 3/4

http://syncboard.com/albums/Boat-Tackle-Box/7234_G.sized.jpg

http://syncboard.com/albums/Boat-Tackle-Box/7777_G.sized.jpg

http://syncboard.com/albums/Boat-Tackle-Box/Picture_229.sized.jpg

[Geekie1]

Thanks MJ!! Good to hear that 1/4" will do it. I am also thinking that I will move my batteries from the rear bilges to each side of the engine well, above my oil tank, and below the port and starboard bait pans. I want to get my batteries up out of the bilge incase the bilges flood causing a drown out. I plan to use Starboard to make the battery access doors and shelves for the batteries. Planning to use 1/2" white Starboard for the doors and 3/4" for the battery shelves.

Geek

[wpearch]

I and others have already done that in the past, 1/4 it all youneed! Its perfect stuff for the job!

All the red dots are Starboard.

Dash 1/4 I got from the scrap pile at local mariner for $10

Front bulk heads 3/4 and Floor covers 3/4 I bought a full sheet

Gas tank covers 3/8 that I bought full sheet and then the coustom tackle box made all out of 3/8 except door 3/4

http://syncboard.com/albums/Boat-Tackle-Box/7234_G.sized.jpg

http://syncboard.com/albums/Boat-Tackle-Box/7777_G.sized.jpg

http://syncboard.com/albums/Boat-Tackle-Box/Picture_229.sized.jpg

MJ did you put any type of backer under the fuel tank cover and do you have any photos that the one soft spot in mine

[macojoe]

Those covers on the floor are not fuel tank covers they are fish boxs!! In 1975 the tanks were on the sides under the gunnles 20 gal a side for 40 gal total.

But 3/4 starboard would work fine I am sure for your tank cover!, Its very strong stuff, I am over 300 pounds and I could jump on that all day and be fine.

But it is pricey!!

[phatdaddy]

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e203/ffatdaddy/dash.jpg

This is a new dash that is mad out of Ipe(similar to teak) Vic glued this out of some scrap from a deck he was building. looks great & strong it is 5/8 thick. on thing i did was make cut out of cardboard that were the same as the guages and played around with the arrangement. once you have a new dash it is like having a blank canvas, you can aggange to suit you best.

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e203/ffatdaddy/underdash3.jpg

this is back side, i chose to re-locate the fuse panel to the outside on the cabin roof bulkhead so you could get to it

[macojoe]

Came out real nice!!!!!!!!!

[V20 SEAHAWK]

PHAT, that looks awesome... I plan on doing mine in teak... (getting my first boat saturday 83 V20 cuddy) :D

[tsubaki]

Welcome to the site seahawk, one requirement when purchasing a V is the inclusion of a digital camera. Don't got one? Get one and
TAKE PICTURES!! :D
Fill out your profile as to your location, etc.
Debut expected Saturday night or sooner.:D

[V20 SEAHAWK]

luckally for all you pic fanatics I have not one, but TWO digital cameras... the old one will be kept with the boat at all times, just so I can help contribute to, what I have found be, the best V20 resource available! ;)

[macojoe]

Welcome to the site!! Glad we got your log in info stright for you!!
I to have a old camera for the boat and a shinny new one for the rest of the time!!

Ask all the questions you want, cause between all of us we have done it all!!

O yea this is :topic:

[macojoe]

*** glass

[LESTERUS]

I Did Mine With Starboard At Least 15 Year Ago And It Looks Like I Did It Yesterday. In Fact I Susbsituted Every Piece Of Teak Except The Cabin Door.
Best Thing I Ever Did!!!!

Lesterus

[macojoe]

As you see from the pic's of my boat there is Zero wood!! I did the same.:up:

[macojoe]

Like in my pic's above, all wood is gone just like you!!:up:

[Stinky_Hooker]

MJ speaks the truth. 1/4" is fine. Even with 1/4" you will have to route the back so some switches will thread on. Some are deep enough, but the ones I chose were not. I just routed about a 1" circle around the switch hole on the back of the dash piece so it wasnt too thick for the switch nuts/boots to thread on.

http://www.forumpictureprocessor.com/pictureprocessor/images/Remodel%2040.jpg




OH my....did I just give boat repair advice during deer season? http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v721/bbingsuperman/Smilies/icon_eek.gif






What was I thinking? The deer gods will be so mad!! http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v721/bbingsuperman/Smilies/bgh.gif





I gotta get outta here!! See yall about March!! http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v721/bbingsuperman/Smilies/emoticon-excape.gif

[macojoe]

Lol!

[msbhammer]

A man with two Camera's. I love this newbie already. Welcome to the site. Expect to see alot of pics.

[reelapeelin]

Kinda late gettin' into this one:o...but here's how mine came out
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y90/reelapeelin/dash.jpg
I've been REEL happy w/it since I did it in 1999...:up:

[randlemanboater]

MJ speaks the truth. 1/4" is fine. Even with 1/4" you will have to route the back so some switches will thread on. Some are deep enough, but the ones I chose were not. I just routed about a 1" circle around the switch hole on the back of the dash piece so it wasnt too thick for the switch nuts/boots to thread on.

http://www.forumpictureprocessor.com/pictureprocessor/images/Remodel%2040.jpg




OH my....did I just give boat repair advice during deer season? http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v721/bbingsuperman/Smilies/icon_eek.gif






What was I thinking? The deer gods will be so mad!! http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v721/bbingsuperman/Smilies/bgh.gif





I gotta get outta here!! See yall about March!! http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v721/bbingsuperman/Smilies/emoticon-excape.gif



Can't you figure out a way to hunt from your boat?

I've read that hunting flying fish with a shotgun from a boat is quite challenging.:tounge:

[Stinky_Hooker]

I guess I could "launch" it into a food plot or something and sit in it. LOL