Gauge dash panel - where to buy or make?

[camar0]

So my main backboard piece that has the guages and switches needs replaced, this is the large rectangle piece that has "Aquasport" on it... its a grey piece of material, not sure if plastic or not.... i also need the smaller one by the steering wheel

Can these still be bought or am i looking at custom work?
what material should i use and where to buy?

thankS!

[Capt. Bob]

Search feature is your friend.
search.php?keywords=gauge+panel&terms=all&author=&fid

If that don't work for ya, try "dash panel"

As always, first ones free.

[camar0]

Hi Bob, i was looking more for what others may have done as search really didnt give me what i was looking for

however after digging in more, i went with 1/4" starboard from a local business so based on other reviews i have read, this should work good....

ill post pics in a couple of weeks once i get back to the keys....

[seabob4]

Hi Bob, i was looking more for what others may have done as search really didnt give me what i was looking for

however after digging in more, i went with 1/4" starboard from a local business so based on other reviews i have read, this should work good....

ill post pics in a couple of weeks once i get back to the keys....

I did this simple switch/breaker panel for a customer out of 1/4" starboard.  Using Carling Contura switches, you need to make your cuts exact.  If your staying with toggles, a WHOLE lot easier!

[camar0]

excellent!   never knew about those switches, just placed me an order at http://shop.newwiremarine.com/...

cheapest i found was $9.99, ebay was over $12 each

thanks!

[seabob4]

camar0,
If you want Conturas cheap, go here...http://shop.genuinedealz.com/Items/gim- ... Red%20Lens

I buy my switches from GD, the switch caps from New Wire...

[camar0]

camar0,
If you want Conturas cheap, go here...http://shop.genuinedealz.com/Items/gim- ... Red%20Lens

I buy my switches from GD, the switch caps from New Wire...

looks like you pay $1.25 more going that route per switch but if you factor in shipping, looks like newwire is still little cheaper... unless you need something other than single pole

[seabob4]

Keep in mind with GD there are no shipping costs, factored into the price.