Where to get faceplate for smaller hole?

[Kameroo]

When removing old electronics and installing slightly smaller units, what is the best place to get a faceplate to bridge the gap? What is a good material to go with?

I plan to remove an inoperative Raychart 600xx control head (circa 1996) and install a panel-mount VHF in the same place.

 

[jtm311]

Starboard works great for this, easy to work with.

John

 

[mistercomputerman]

Agreed on the Starboard. It's a plastic material that is easily worked.

http://www.jamestowndistributors.co...ic Supplies&categoryId=599&refine=1&page=GRID

I removed a VHF radio and needed to cover up part of the old hole to install the replacement. I went to the local plastics fabricator and had them cut and shape a piece to the exact dimensions I needed, although anyone with basic woodworking skills and tools could probably do the job. (I am NOT a woodworking guy).

Good luck.

Rick

 

[Pirate]

1/4" plexi-glass is easy to work as well.

 

[Kameroo]

Thanks for the recommendations. I found a link for the starboard if anybody needs some:

http://www.buckwoodcraft.com/king_starboard.htm

I'm having second thoughts of going with a different brand radio with different sized holes (yup, read all the other threads on VHFs). I have two inop Raymarine components that both use 7"x4" cutouts, so I think I'll just replace the 202 with a 218 VHF and leave the dead chartplotter there a little longer.

I'll still get some starboard to replace the ugly, old stereo speakers that have long been disconnected up on the bridge. Thanks again!

 

[330DA]

You might want to try Scott Cambra at www.vectorled.com. He has made dash panels for folks at the old website, and here too, I think.

Do a search for Scott Cambra, or I did "330 Dash Panel" as I remember a thread with Scott making a panel for a 330DA. You will need to make a template.