2" Hole Cover for my Dash/Helm- What to use?

[OllieC]

This weekend I replaced the existing 05 Clarion receiver with a wired helm remote on the Sara Belle. (What a project) The new remote for the new Sony was bigger so I had to install it in a different location.

So now I have a 2"-2.5" hole on my dash. What can I use to cover it, that kinda' looks like it belongs there? Keep in mind, that I am the type who measures 5 times and still screws up a cut. If there is anything factory looking that I can put in its place, like a plate, or grommet of some kind, I would prefer that.

Thanks,
Ollie

 

[UncleWillie]

Re: 2" Hole Cover for my Dash/Helm- What to use?

Whatever problem you have; Someone has already had it!
Something like THIS?

The manufacturer of your gauges also likely makes a blank gauge assembly that will exactly match the other gauges if you are really picky.

 

[BobGinCO]

Re: 2" Hole Cover for my Dash/Helm- What to use?

Once you have the Cable Hole Plug, cut it, and install a red toggle switch in it.
Label it "Missile Launch".

 

[smokeonthewater]

Re: 2" Hole Cover for my Dash/Helm- What to use?

another option might be a RAM gimbal base of some sort if you have something that could be mounted in it such as a gps or vhf

 

[Chris1956]

Re: 2" Hole Cover for my Dash/Helm- What to use?

Gauge Instruments are about that size. Do you need one?

 

[smokeonthewater]

Re: 2" Hole Cover for my Dash/Helm- What to use?

Humminbird 407860-1 Model HDR 650 In-Dash Digital Depth Sounder, 1.25" Diagonal Display, Single Beam 200 kHz Sonar Coverage, Easy to Install into Existing 2 1/8 inch gauge opening, Completely waterproof, Easy to read large, backlit LCD display for us

 

[OllieC]

Re: 2" Hole Cover for my Dash/Helm- What to use?

Humminbird 407860-1 Model HDR 650 In-Dash Digital Depth Sounder, 1.25" Diagonal Display, Single Beam 200 kHz Sonar Coverage, Easy to Install into Existing 2 1/8 inch gauge opening, Completely waterproof, Easy to read large, backlit LCD display for us

Ha!! Yes, I would "like" one and considered it, however I have a Garmin Chartplotter/Sounder that it would interfere with.:doh: I actually started a thread in the Electronics section about this this morning.

 

[OllieC]

Re: 2" Hole Cover for my Dash/Helm- What to use?

Whatever problem you have; Someone has already had it!
Something like THIS?

The manufacturer of your gauges also likely makes a blank gauge assembly that will exactly match the other gauges if you are really picky.

Thanks UncleWillie. I googled, and looked today and all I could find were PVC end caps. I'll order them up!!!!

 

[smokeonthewater]

Re: 2" Hole Cover for my Dash/Helm- What to use?

hmmm I wonder if there is a dash display that could network w your existing sonar

 

[OllieC]

Re: 2" Hole Cover for my Dash/Helm- What to use?

^^^^"Ordered" ^^^^

 

[OllieC]

Re: 2" Hole Cover for my Dash/Helm- What to use?

Kevin-Maybe...if my boat was the size of your Wellcraft - I have a really small dash. I couldn't even fit the Sony remote in place of the Clarion because the hole was an 1 1/4" larger. My Garmin is bracket mounted on top of the dash.

 

[smokeonthewater]

Re: 2" Hole Cover for my Dash/Helm- What to use?

yeah my dash is small too after stuffing it full of two sets of gauges and a synchronizer... I was thinking of a small one that would fit in the existing hole.