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August 31, 2011, 10:51:14 AM
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c master

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If I ever build a console...
« on: August 31, 2011, 10:51:14 AM »
...I'm gonna hinge the top 1/4 of it, so's I can unlatch it, fold the top section open and work on my wiring.  It wouldn't be that hard to add a fiberglass 'lip' around the inside of the "break", to keep water out.   Sort of like the forward deck hatches on my 170.  

(I'm assuming this already exists on newer boats?)

I was jacking with my under-console wiring last night, and I know I'd do a better job if I didn't have to contort myself like Houdini. My glasses are NEVER in the right position to see what I'm doing, I'm in my own light, and my arms are about as useful as those little front legs on a Tyrannasaurus, especially laying on one shoulder!

Waaahhh....Waaaahhh!!!
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August 31, 2011, 11:01:47 AM
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Re: If I ever build a console...
« Reply #1 on: August 31, 2011, 11:01:47 AM »
Boat buidler here in Florida, Dorado, has a folding console.  Give them a call, bet they would sell you one.
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August 31, 2011, 12:26:22 PM
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Re: If I ever build a console...
« Reply #2 on: August 31, 2011, 12:26:22 PM »
Dorado probably would, they always seemed to need the money when I was at Stamas... :shock:  :shock:

Saw an older Mako 17 Classic that the guy had cut his console in 2, right about halfway down, used 1/2" starbord strips to create an overlapping flange, strap hinges on the forward side, soft-draw pull downs on the aft side to keep it secure, Trim-lok edge molding on the top half bottom edge to keep it from rattling, gas struts on the inside to hold it open...pretty damn slick, if I do say!
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August 31, 2011, 12:29:36 PM
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Re: If I ever build a console...
« Reply #3 on: August 31, 2011, 12:29:36 PM »
Quote from: "c master"
...I'm gonna hinge the top 1/4 of it, so's I can unlatch it, fold the top section open and work on my wiring.  It wouldn't be that hard to add a fiberglass 'lip' around the inside of the "break", to keep water out.   Sort of like the forward deck hatches on my 170.  

(I'm assuming this already exists on newer boats?)

I was jacking with my under-console wiring last night, and I know I'd do a better job if I didn't have to contort myself like Houdini. My glasses are NEVER in the right position to see what I'm doing, I'm in my own light, and my arms are about as useful as those little front legs on a Tyrannasaurus, especially laying on one shoulder!

Waaahhh....Waaaahhh!!!

You forgot to mention some of twisted, upside down, inside out positions you find yourself in, are almost impossible to remove yourself from without help, and then when you finally get in position, the sweat starts running all down your glasses and screws up what little vision you did have  :bom:  :lol:
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August 31, 2011, 12:35:29 PM
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Re: If I ever build a console...
« Reply #4 on: August 31, 2011, 12:35:29 PM »
No Marc, really?  There are places like that on a boat??? :lol:  :lol:
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August 31, 2011, 01:05:20 PM
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Re: If I ever build a console...
« Reply #5 on: August 31, 2011, 01:05:20 PM »
See the problem is, I'm a "purist" so I don't want a Dorado console...I want to convert my original.  But I'm too skeert to cut it!  Now if it was a lesser boat...

Those are all good ideas though.  The gas struts are a nice touch.  

Last night I thought about hollering to PJ, "Hey, I'm stuck!  Grab my ankles and drag my a** outta this thing!"  

(I know, I know...  "That's what SHE said...")
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August 31, 2011, 02:34:22 PM
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Re: If I ever build a console...
« Reply #6 on: August 31, 2011, 02:34:22 PM »
Look around for pics of the console from a Mako 224.  Don't know if it's hinged, but the top section is removable.
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August 31, 2011, 02:39:54 PM
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Re: If I ever build a console...
« Reply #7 on: August 31, 2011, 02:39:54 PM »
Quote from: "gw204"
Look around for pics of the console from a Mako 224.  Don't know if it's hinged, but the top section is removable.

gw,
Yep, it's hinged, I just rewired snappergapper's 224 a couple months ago.  But since he has a T-Top, it's sort of a moot point...

Good to see you here, dude... :thumright:
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August 31, 2011, 04:08:35 PM
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Re: If I ever build a console...
« Reply #8 on: August 31, 2011, 04:08:35 PM »
Check out these boats,i was talking to the owner of the company awhile back and he said they make the CC then send it out to get cut :scratch: http://www.mojitoboats.com/
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August 31, 2011, 07:48:58 PM
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Re: If I ever build a console...
« Reply #9 on: August 31, 2011, 07:48:58 PM »
I didn't see an example of their console though Scott - did I miss it?
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Rick
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August 31, 2011, 08:23:23 PM
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Re: If I ever build a console...
« Reply #10 on: August 31, 2011, 08:23:23 PM »
Quote from: "Blue Agave"
Boat buidler here in Florida, Dorado, has a folding console.  Give them a call, bet they would sell you one.
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Dorado probably would, they always seemed to need the money when I was at Stamas... :shock:  :shock:

i dunno 'bout yall, but i keep hearing round here that dorado recently shut their doors? :scratch:  :scratch:
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August 31, 2011, 08:45:12 PM
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Re: If I ever build a console...
« Reply #11 on: August 31, 2011, 08:45:12 PM »
Quote from: "Aswaff400"
Quote from: "Blue Agave"
Boat buidler here in Florida, Dorado, has a folding console.  Give them a call, bet they would sell you one.
Quote from: "seabob4"
Dorado probably would, they always seemed to need the money when I was at Stamas... :shock:  :shock:

i dunno 'bout yall, but i keep hearing round here that dorado recently shut their doors? :scratch:  :scratch:

Aaron,
When I was with Stamas, a few guys would get pissed and head over to Dorado.  They had trouble getting paid... :shock:  :shock:  :shock:  :shock:
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August 31, 2011, 11:07:56 PM
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Re: If I ever build a console...
« Reply #12 on: August 31, 2011, 11:07:56 PM »
Quote from: "seabob4"
Quote from: "Aswaff400"
Quote from: "Blue Agave"
Boat buidler here in Florida, Dorado, has a folding console.  Give them a call, bet they would sell you one.
Quote from: "seabob4"
Dorado probably would, they always seemed to need the money when I was at Stamas... :shock:  :shock:

i dunno 'bout yall, but i keep hearing round here that dorado recently shut their doors? :scratch:  :scratch:

Aaron,
When I was with Stamas, a few guys would get pissed and head over to Dorado.  They had trouble getting paid... :shock:  :shock:  :shock:  :shock:

Have done some recent biz with a supplier to Dorado.

They have been purchased, and all of their outstanding debt (am told) has been paid.

My guys at least received what was owed to them, a goodly amount.
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August 31, 2011, 11:24:11 PM
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Re: If I ever build a console...
« Reply #13 on: August 31, 2011, 11:24:11 PM »
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I didn't see an example of their console though Scott - did I miss it?

I should have said but didn't,you have to wait for a few pics to go by,dosen't show it open but you can see the cut out.
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Scott
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September 01, 2011, 05:16:42 AM
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Re: If I ever build a console...
« Reply #14 on: September 01, 2011, 05:16:42 AM »
Ok, I see it now.  Looks like they have a gasket all around.
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