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...QQcmdZViewItem

[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

[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]

Originally Posted by 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

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]

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.



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!!!!!!!!!