Cafe Dash Modifications
 

MRPicket (MARK) and I had a busy Sunday. We relocated his GPS into the dash and added the new Stainless Marine indicators on top. What do you think?

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One More.

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very clean looking.

by the way got the 5 blades and still testing.
thanks

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Good Job

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Awesome Job!! But I know you guys.... and I wouldn't expect anything less. The Oval baseplate is TRICK! By the way Mark, "you know what you need"?........ Just kiddin - you've got it all now! See you in the Abacos!!

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very nice, neat clean.. nice install.... stecz

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That is NICE! Where did you get the 3-D trim indicators??

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Very Nice. Great job

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This is a project I 've been wanting to do for quite a while.

My Cigarette "big brother" Zero Patience and my good friend Radical Concept pushed me over the edge to get it done when, on a recent trip, I saw how great the indicators looked on Radical's 36 Concept and Zero looked at my Cafe docked alongside and said "only bass boats should have chit screwed on the dash! You know what you need...?"

Seriously, I could not have even attempted all the cutting, fitting and installing required without Z/P. He is truly a mechanical/structural/electrical engineer when it comes to planning and executing a project like this. And he will work for Rum! Thanks bro!

The Stainless Marine indicators are superior quality parts and the folks at S/M are first class to deal with too. They even matched my instrument bezels with the perfect purple. The Garmin is a 182C and, not only does it fit just right in the dash but is much easier to read/reach.

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ZP,
Totally cool and very forward thinking.
It would not suprise me one bit if you really start a "sea change" in how this stuff gets retrofitted.
Best and keep up the great work,
Rob..

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Thanks for the kind words Mark and Rob. Mark and I really enjoy making the modifications to our older boats. After the next run to the Abacos the new project begins, 871,s on the Chief 540s. We will add Bam 1350 transmissions and put the Konrads to the test. And sorry Rob but there will be scoops on the hatch.

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Z/P,
Actually, now I see why you have got to do it.
But on my boats it was always Angela that thought it was a terrible way to screw up a delightfully flat area on the stern. (And I'll bet Patty does too) And with me always doing the covergirl cabin's, flat space was always at a premium on my cigs.
I have to admit though. All that power looks pretty inviting. But think about blower whine and all that other noise that you're gonna hear now. Especially after you add the Windscreen, (if you haven't already).
Have a great time in the Abaco's. Be Safe and take lots of pics.
Best,
Rob..

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Cafe is time less. One of my best liked model. cb

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The Garmin is a 182C and, not only does it fit just right in the dash but is much easier to read/reach.

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Very nice!!

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"think about blower whine "

Rob, you say that like its a bad thing. :drink:

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ZP,

Very nice and clean, like where you put the GPS...perfect.

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I am looking forward to the Blower whine. If its to loud, you might be to old????