2004 300 Marlin "console"

[Scarlett->Fire]

I've purchased a 2004 300 Marlin but it is still located 150 miles from me and I'd like to do some planning for electronics. I've seen some great flush mount installs using star board or a flat panel of the
graphite.looking
material face. My question is this. If I cut out the corners and put this new panel on... what are the dimensions of it? Obviously it tapers thinner towards the top -
what is the (Width at the bottom ", width at the top " & heighth " ) ?

Thanks in advance
SCARLET >FIRE

 

[Hookup1]

Take a look at www.newiremarine.com and their custom panels. If there is a panel there now they can replicate dimensions. Photo's and your location would help others help you.

 

[DennisG01]

This can be a fun project - but I don't think it's something you want to try and create before having the existing panel in your hand. Nothing against any of the guys here, but to make this look GOOD, your dimensions need to pretty much dead-on and you don't want to rely on some guy's dimensions on a forum

New Wire, as noted, may be the easiest solution. If they don't have your setup, mail your panel to them once you get it.

 

[Scarlett->Fire]

Take a look at www.newiremarine.com and their custom panels. If there is a panel there now they can replicate dimensions. Photo's and your location would help others help you.

Much Thanks!

 

[Scarlett->Fire]

This can be a fun project - but I don't think it's something you want to try and create before having the existing panel in your hand. Nothing against any of the guys here, but to make this look GOOD, your dimensions need to pretty much dead-on and you don't want to rely on some guy's dimensions on a forum

New Wire, as noted, may be the easiest solution. If they don't have your setup, mail your panel to them once you get it.

Agreed. Just trying to get a best guesstimate to see what I can fit & arrange. I will definitely wait for final measurements and building it.
Have a great day!

 

[Harrysea]

Definitely measure your own console. Also, consider black acrylic. I did mine with acrylic to match the access panels on the overhead storage boxes above the helm.

 

[Scarlett->Fire]

Definitely measure your own console. Also, consider black acrylic. I did mine with acrylic to match the access panels on the overhead storage boxes above the helm.l

Very Nice, definitely what I'm going for - it looks great, thanks for the pic. As discussed, I'll do my own measurements for the project, but do you know roughly what the width of the panel is at the bottom, at the top, & then the height in inches? Just trying to see if my configuration is even possible.

THX

 

[Hookup1]

NewWire panels are acrylic. Mine are "fake" carbon fiber. Look great and are much cheaper to produce. My 8612xsv chartplotter mounts differently. Starboard panel fitted to lower radio box opening with serious rework. Second chartplotter in overhead.

 

[Ekea]

everyone has a different opinion, but i wouldn't do the high gloss black acrylic panel. its essentially mounting your electronics in a black mirror. there's lots of distracting glare and reflections

 

[Scarlett->Fire]

Good point as well to think about. This is really a great site, and as a Grady Newbie I'm so thankful for the wealth of knowledge. I can hopefully be a valuable contributor down the road as well!

 

[Harrysea]

I think I like the shiny black acrylic because it matches the cockpit motif of my 2006 Marlin. The overhead hatch covers and the hatch leading below are all the same black acrylic. I’ve never had an issue with the reflective surfaces, but then polarized sunglasses probably help. The shiny black Suzukis add balance. Good feng shui (lol).

 

[Fishtales]

I'd wait for the boat. Measure twice cut once comes to mind....

 

[Scarlett->Fire]

I'd wait for the boat. Measure twice cut once comes to mind....

I wasn't going to start on anything until I have the boat, just looking for rough measurements to see if my configuration even has a chance of fitting. I guess noone can get me those #'s.......

 

[DennisG01]

Can you look at Harry's console... with the MFD models he has... and grab the dimensions of the MFD's from the manufacturer's website? That should probably get you a decent idea.

 

[Sardinia306Canyon]

everyone has a different opinion, but i wouldn't do the high gloss black acrylic panel. its essentially mounting your electronics in a black mirror. there's lots of distracting glare and reflections

Yep!
I have a high gloss black acrylic panel ad hate it as it mirrors the sunlight, particularly bad when sun is low.
The Marlin has a bigger hard top so it may be a smaller problem, but fingerprints and other smears will be very visible.
My personal opinion is to find fake carbon look lame, but as long it's matte and don't reflect sunlight it's a reasonable good choice.
I will either sand, foil the panel or make a new one, if a new one probably again out of HPL (white, matte High Pressure Laminate) as i had this on many boats and it works well.
Chris

 

[Harrysea]

I’ll be able to go out to my dock tomorrow and will measure the console dimensions. I believe your 2004 Marlin console is the same as my 2006. Do you need the dimensions for the area where the switches and Motor gauges are located as well? I have two 12” Garmin displays in the upper console and my motor, autopilot, and trim tab displays mounted in the lower panel (along with all the rocker switches, of course).

 

[Ekea]

Yep!
I have a high gloss black acrylic panel ad hate it as it mirrors the sunlight, particularly bad when sun is low.
The Marlin has a bigger hard top so it may be a smaller problem, but fingerprints and other smears will be very visible.
My personal opinion is to find fake carbon look lame, but as long it's matte and don't reflect sunlight it's a reasonable good choice.
I will either sand, foil the panel or make a new one, if a new one probably again out of HPL (white, matte High Pressure Laminate) as i had this on many boats and it works well.
Chris

for black, NewWire Marine has a nice matte black called Lux Matte. i think i still prefer the basic glass/gelcoat to match the rest of the console