started the dash work, pics inside

[thatguy]

The pursuit project is going along pretty good so far. I removed the dash the yesterday and I started with the update work. When i got the boat, it had a flush mounted Loran, and an old outdated AM/FM radio in the dash.

My plan is to completely update the dash. I ordered new gauges, new switch panels, and will be ordering new electronics soon. I will fill the holes left behind by the previous electronic installations. The new GPS/fishfinder combo will be flush mounted up in the dash with the gauges. I will be reconfiguring the layout. All of the switches will be moving lower on the dash, 2, 6 circuit Blue Sea fuse/switch panels are the plan at this point. Nice unit, easy to use and wire. The VHF will be flush mounted where the old AM/FM radio was installed. I am going to fill the hole and then cut it back out to fit the new VHF. The AM/FM will be mounded in the cabin, and will have a wired remote on the dash.

Here are some pics, what do you think-

dash before removal, and outdated electronics

dash removed with some of the electronics removed

inside of dash after glass work

top of dash, post glass, before fairing

after all the sanding complete, and then fairing compound applied.

Its all drying now I will sand it out in the morning and see what it looks like

Tom

 

[83mulligan]

Re: started the dash work, pics inside

i know nothing, but it looks pretty good to me!

 

[thatguy]

Re: started the dash work, pics inside

thanks, the funny part is that most of what I just filled in is going to be cut back out when I install my new switch panels.

Tom

 

[fishie]

Re: started the dash work, pics inside

looking good keep the pics coming, what gps/fish finder ya hookin up?

 

[thatguy]

Re: started the dash work, pics inside

Im not 100% sure yet on the GPS/fishfinder yet. i am tossed up between the raymarine A50, and the Lorance HD7.

The switches will be moved to the area of the dash where the Loran was mounted/hole that I filled. I am going with all new Teleflex gauges, I am thinking the 5" multi gauge, and the 5" tach. I see no need for the speedo as a GPS will be in place. The hour meter is built into the new tach. Im not really thinking that I am going to use a trim gauge. I want to have a nice clean modern look when its complete.

Tom