10 meter dashboard
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reelaction
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10 meter dashboard
Has anyone out there replaced the dashboard on a 10 meter Express? The previous owner must have left mine exposed too often and it is cracking. I would like to replace the dash and all gauges, but am not sure if I am better off with a custom job, or trying to order a replacement from Beacon. Any info and/or pics would be appreciated.
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RWS
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I redid the dash & guages when we refitted our 10 Meter.
The black plastic dash material had a few cracks and was tired looking from sunlight exposure.
We reinforced the structurally weak areas and replaced the toggle switch label identification tags with clear lexan, which we then illuminated from behind as the originals were. We replaced the red toggle switch indicator lamps with new style lamps. We also added twin pyrometers and boost guages on a lexan panel, sandwiched to the middle of the dash where the old depthfinder was formerly located.
We then filled in and sanded the cracks and painted the dash with a textured, plastic compatible paint (I think it was Rustoleum brand)
The resut is what looks like a new dash.
That "Star Trek" inspired pod dash is relatively easy to service, structurally sound and the design has tremendous appeal.
A zippered canvas cover is highly reccomended.
I'd post the photos, but don't know how to do that in the Forum, however I'd be happy to e-mail them to you.
RWS
The black plastic dash material had a few cracks and was tired looking from sunlight exposure.
We reinforced the structurally weak areas and replaced the toggle switch label identification tags with clear lexan, which we then illuminated from behind as the originals were. We replaced the red toggle switch indicator lamps with new style lamps. We also added twin pyrometers and boost guages on a lexan panel, sandwiched to the middle of the dash where the old depthfinder was formerly located.
We then filled in and sanded the cracks and painted the dash with a textured, plastic compatible paint (I think it was Rustoleum brand)
The resut is what looks like a new dash.
That "Star Trek" inspired pod dash is relatively easy to service, structurally sound and the design has tremendous appeal.
A zippered canvas cover is highly reccomended.
I'd post the photos, but don't know how to do that in the Forum, however I'd be happy to e-mail them to you.
RWS
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