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Old 07-27-2013, 11:43 AM
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I opted for connecting gauge illumination to the navigation lights thereby saving a switch space.
That's how mine used to be.
But with the roomy new panel, I was able to move the blower switch to the cockpit panel and freed up a spare circuit on the DC Panel.

You may have noticed that I left everything arranged so I could get 2 more gauges in the cockpit panel if the need arises in the future.
I really like having the vacuum gauge where I can easily watch it along with the other gauges whilst running.
(It used to be mounted in the engine room)
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Old 07-27-2013, 11:53 AM
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I see room for one more gauge, not two unless the choke cable is relocated.

Nice project and professional in appearance. Before it was available we were left to our own varied ingenuity. I made mine of fiberglass and it's replacement with one of these is on the project list. The defect in my current one is water pooling at the bottom of the recess. The bottom slope of the MMI panel resolves this. I hate the puddle.
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Old 07-27-2013, 12:04 PM
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I see room for one more gauge, not two unless the choke cable is relocated.
My plan would be to move the choke down to the Blower hole.
Then drill a hole between the Ignition switch and Starter Button.

At this point, I really doubt I'd add 2 more gauges to that panel.
But, then again... plan for the unknown future.


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Before it was available we were left to our own varied ingenuity. I made mine of fiberglass and it's replacement with one of these is on the project list.
I was worried how hard it'd be drilling the 2" holes in the panel but it was a breeze.
Hardest part was figuring out the precise spacing and placement.
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Old 07-27-2013, 02:54 PM
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Nice. The panel looks roomier than I thought it would be. Of course, good layout helps with that.

I have yet to tackle my engine panel, other than cleaning up some PO nastiness. One issue is that I think the back should be enclosed, if there is something like an open sail locker behind it. (I already inadvertently knocked a wire loose from it while working on the muffler - smoked a wire - yes, discovered a missing fuse.) Maybe even something as simple as a plastic food-service tub could be screwed on behind there.

Re: Instrument lights. As long as they're white lights, I'd rather have them on a separate switch from the running lights and the binnacle. Has anyone had success with converting existing gauges to red LED illumination or the like?
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Old 07-27-2013, 07:24 PM
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For a marine adhesive/sealant, you can't go wrong with Sikaflex sold at the most popular marine supply stores.
Where it surpasses silicone is when you have to remove it. The surfaces will not be contaminated with residual product, that insists on aggressive sanding to prep the surface for lets say, fiberglassing. epoxy, painting or Sikaflex.
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Old 07-27-2013, 08:27 PM
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...One issue is that I think the back should be enclosed, if there is something like an open sail locker behind it. (I already inadvertently knocked a wire loose from it while working on the muffler - smoked a wire - yes, discovered a missing fuse.) Maybe even something as simple as a plastic food-service tub could be screwed on behind there.
My panel IS actually protected on the back. It's location is back-2-back with the DC Panel.
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