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Nort,

Do you have any of the extra dash panels left over? I'm ready to fix mine and would like to start from scratch.

Thanks,

Chris

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Yes...I've got some panels. Whatch need?

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I want to replace the main dash panel where the bracket PEM studs broke off the back. I want to lay out the guages in the exact same pattern your factory panel was ... speedo and tachs up, 4 lower right, 4 lower left. I think I can get the holes layed out and cut here if you have a blank with the PEM studs in it already.

Thanks,

Chris

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Okay......PM me a ship to address for UPS.

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Got the PM....I'll get it together soon and send it away. :D

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Chris,
Where do you find the time???

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Chris

I took a look tonight and I have a new panel with the PEMs installed, and NO gauge cut outs at all...painted gloss white. You need the thingy-mo-bob that goes between the studs (from your panel)

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I think I have ADD. I just keep busy so I don't get too bored! :D

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Thanks, Nort. I still have my thingy-ma-bob:

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Good! Also, I'll give ya the sticky-backed foam seal filler gasket stuff too. Technical words baby! :D :D

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Nort,

Just wondering ... what did you do with your GPS? Remount it elsewhere, or just travelling by dead reckoning/celestial navigation (technical words) now?

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Normally......I use the round floating thing with numbers all around it. I also have a pocket Garmin in the glove box if it's needed.

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Nort,

Do you still have this program for laying out a template? I would like to see what it would look like if I put my GPS on the lower left, then staggered 8 guages to the lower right (as in "B" below). Just tachs and speedo on the top.

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Yes.....Is this what you are talking about? See "F"

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Yep ... that's it EXACTLY!

Did you give this layout any consideration?

Just trying to accomodate for the size of the 182C and eliminate the asymetry of the factory 8-guage layout.

Just looks a little cleaner to me this way.

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No I didn't......The "B" in ghe new version I posted is what I ended up with.....so Iv'e got too many guages for the "F" layout.

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Thanks for your help, Nort!

Anybody have opinions or input on the "F" layout?

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I think the "F" layout is wicked cool....:drink: :drink:

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I usually prefer a center mounted primary piece (like D) but if you have someone trying to watch the GPS for you the F layout will be better for that. Of course I don't get to drive this thing so my opinion isn't worth much. :cool:

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Just checkin in after the break

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Russ,

Thanks for the input. Will post some pics when I get it done.

Chris

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Thanks for your input too, Russ.

The 182C is bigger (taller) than the lower bank on the dash panel and overlaps the horizontal lip. It just looks like it is too big when mounted in the center. The 172C is smaller and fits in this spot better. The newer Fastech models have a flat dash panel making for easier layout symmetry.

I know the waters here like the back of my hand, and will generally use GPS for nighttime and unfamiliar waters. With the money I have invested in the engines, I consider the guages more critical than the GPS in most of the boating I do locally.

The Factory layout is asymmetric due to the jog in the dashboard which is lower on the left. The "F" layout takes advantage of the larger space on the L for the 182C and also puts the guages closer together, making it easier to do a quick scan of engine vitals when running hard.

Hope I like it when it's all said and done.

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Robert,

Good talking with you the other day! I will contact you when I find time to complete my parts list.

Chris

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Still have not got to it yet.....I'll make sure it goes out this week.

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Thanks Nort! Looking forward to finishing this project over the winter.

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Yesteday via UPS :D :D :drink: :drink: :drink:

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Chris
You sound like a doctor or something using all these big words like asymmetric and symmetry, we are talking about dash panels not a set of bolt on boobies here.
Jeff

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Chris
Also, Marilyn just pointed out that you have you old boat picture for your avitar.
Jeff

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Speaking of bolt-ons, I had a nice pair in my hot tub last Thursday night. Perfectly symmetric, too! :D

God, I love nurses ... :evilb:

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Thanks, Nort. This will be like a kid getting a Christmas present! Let me know what I owe you!

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Just having a hard time letting go of the old girl ...

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Nort,

Panel recieved last night. WOW ... super professional packing job! PM your number so I can contact you.

Thanks,

Chris

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Glad you got it. Hope it works okay for ya Chris! Merry Christmas Formula brother!!!!!! :D :D :drink: :drink: :drink:

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A little progress: