Starboard Dashboard
 

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

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.

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

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...QQcmdZViewItem

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-Tac...34_G.sized.jpg

http://syncboard.com/albums/Boat-Tac...77_G.sized.jpg

http://syncboard.com/albums/Boat-Tac..._229.sized.jpg

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

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

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!!

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...daddy/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/e2...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

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