working on my dash ... what do you think?? - Page 2

stuarbc · #11 01-22-2009, 09:06 PM

ha.....actually....those were just the screws that were already in the dash....i have replaced them with good screws and some galvanized washers with rubber gaskets....and I have filled in the open spot with a battery gauge....I just haven't taken any new pictures in a while...need to though....i will take some pictures this weekend and post them for you guys to take a look at

Pipe_Dream · #12 01-23-2009, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by stuarbc

I've seen some nice ones made out of starboard...i decided to have mine made....found a guy over on classicmako.com that can make them to your design with a cnc machine....i designed it and sent the drawings and he built it exactly like I wanted.....even countersunk the switch locations and cut me gaskets for them...I will include a picture below....

If you want to use starboard....i found a store on ebay where this guy sells smaller pieces that may fit what you need....and it is pretty cheap and his shipping is free.... http://search.stores.ebay.com/dog-ra...saselZ12824986

That is SWEET!

Scottc · #13 01-23-2009, 11:09 AM

Hello guys, I am the guy who made sturatbc's panel. I am now a sponsor of the site and can help any of you out with any questions you might have about panels I will be here as often as I can.

There is going to be a sticky put up in this secton about me and my work, if any of you have any questions, you can ask them there.

Bsteckel: I would avoid metal at all costs, I have a stack of metal panels I have replaced over the years that have been power coated, anodized and painted, they are all corroded, I can even stick my finger through one.

King starboard is good but labeling the switches is tough seeing nothing sticks to it and it is very easy to scratch

If your looking to do a panel on a budget, there are several levels of panels I build form the full blown wired with LED backlighting to just the plate that you wires and install your own switches.

What ever you decide to do, do not hesitate to ask me anything you might be concerned about, and if you decide to build the panel yourself, I wll be more then happy to guide you in the process.

thanks

Scott Cambra
Vector Imaging

bsteckel · #14 01-23-2009, 02:14 PM

scott .. thanks for the info ... you do some nice work!!

Scottc · #15 01-23-2009, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by bsteckel

scott .. thanks for the info ... you do some nice work!!

Thanks, I really love building panels.

reelapeelin · #16 01-23-2009, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by stuarbc

ha.....actually....those were just the screws that were already in the dash....i have replaced them with good screws and some galvanized washers with rubber gaskets....and I have filled in the open spot with a battery gauge....I just haven't taken any new pictures in a while...need to though....i will take some pictures this weekend and post them for you guys to take a look at

Ha Ha!!...I's just jabbin' ya...I guess cause I'm jealous of such a nice dash!!...I figgered those were just temporary...

stuarbc · #17 01-24-2009, 07:11 PM

here is an updated picture of the dash....

bsteckel · #18 01-25-2009, 08:50 AM

another thing i have noticed while looking at pics of many consoles ... especially on the higher end CC's ... a lot of them do not have a windshield?

is that the new thing?

bigshrimpin · #19 01-26-2009, 07:09 PM

Removing the windshield was the second best thing I ever did on my seacraft Master Angler. If you get a new windshield . . . I'm a big fan of clear untinted windshields . . . especially for night vision.

reelapeelin · #20 01-27-2009, 10:34 AM

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Removing the windshield was the second best thing I ever did on my seacraft Master Angler. If you get a new windshield . . . I'm a big fan of clear untinted windshields . . . especially for night vision.

What was the 1st best thing??...

...love that hull...looks like a smooth ride...