'89 Sportfisher dual console panel

[jackman1939]

I redid my 1988 V20 fisherman the easy way (and a little Polish ingenuity).
I removed the plastic instrument cluster form the center console, and figured out where I wanted the gauges to go. Then I cut out the plastic where the gauges were going to go (using an old steak knife and my propane torch). I used the cut out plastic to fill in where needed (again using the knife and torch).
On the upper right part of the dash, I added a push button for the horn, and on the upper left, I added a cigarette lighter socket.
When done, I sanded the unit, sprayed it flat black and covered it with that "no slip" black tape stuff that they sell at any marina.
See pictures for details.

I have not been on this site for a long time, and I forgot how to post pictures, so email me at [email protected] and I will email you the pics.

[spareparts]

for the hard top, you can purchase premade fiberglass sheets that are gel coated on both sides. teh local top shop builds theres like this. just order a size you need(check local fiberglass shops, they may have a layup table to make you one), then lay it over the top, mark and cut as needed, finsih up the edges withgelcoat on a brush. The top only nees to be 3/16-1/4 thick

[macojoe]

Starboard will also make a great top!! Just cut to size and router the edges. I think a sheet is 54" X 96" and 1/2" would be more then strong enough!! 1/4 is all you would need I am sure and its like $100 for a sheet of 1/4 maybe $200 for 1/2. And you can make all kinds of good stuff out of the extra.

Welcome back Jackman!!

[mauryc]

As as LSU Tiger from Baton Rouge, i'm hesitant to say anything positive to you :), but if the console isn't cracked, I'd remove it, wetsand it and paint it with a nice satin or gloss black. At least I'd give that a try before rebuilding it. Much less work.

Maury

[stuarbc]

I appreciate the effort.....but like a normal LSU fan....you are missing a few of the important details....ha Just kidding

But actually....the console is fine....its the hard top we were discussing

[tsubaki]

I'm still tryin to come up with something that is as durable as Starboard (I LOVE Starboard) but is paintable in order to add an antislip surface to it. Only thing imaginable is the glass sheet spare suggested. Do you feel that it might be possible to have to be up there?
If not, hell, have a canvas top made till you decide.
Do like the boat without the flying bridge.

[macojoe]

They make a non slip starboard and it comes in many colors also!