33 Express Pop Up Electronics Enclosure

[gradynorm]

Just bought a 2005 33 Express and it has a C80 Raymarine as well as radio and autopilot mounted in the pop up enclosure at helm. Years ago had a 2006 with E120 and E80 so I could see more screens and info. My question is since the console now has the cuts has anyone purchased a new pop up console and know the price or ideas on replacing.

I have thought to cut out the perimeter and mount new electronics to a plate and then mount the plate but concerned on the look and the tolerance stack up and not closing.

Ideas welcome

 

[jip40]

I purchased a 2002 330 in Nov 2011 - it came with Furuno vintage 2002. I had the electronics removed and then had the console removed. I was going to mount two Garmin 5212's so I had a local fiberglass guy fill in and gelcoat everything but the two cutouts for the 5212's. I don't think there is any reason to buy a new console - my boat was in rural Florida panhandle so cost was quite reasonable don't know what you can expect to pay and I am on the boat in FL Keys, I can look up cost when I get home if you want a comparison.

 

[JJ2468]

I have a 2006 that had the old Furuno also. I did not glass in had a local starboard expert make so plates that covered the old holes and look like they are part of the two Garmin 7212

 

[gradynorm]

Thanks guys.

Jip40, would be interested in the price just so U have a range going in.

Those Garmin's came out great. Blends right in. What thickness starboard? Obviously it does not interfere with the console travel.

 

[ElyseM]

personally, i would go the bezel route. you can also use some thin acrylic. there are lighter colors if that is what you want. good luck, ron

 

[jip40]

Gradynorm

Here is a photo of the 5212's that were glassed in. I'll be back home late next week & will try to find how much I paid.

I can't figure out how to reduce the size of the photo - it is in iPhoto if anyone can help I would appreciate it.

If you right click on it and open in a new tab it looks better

 

[journeyman]

Gradynorm

I can't figure out how to reduce the size of the photo - it is in iPhoto if anyone can help I would appreciate it.

If you right click on it and open in a new tab it looks better

One way... If you are using Windows based computer (Apple may have a similar program):

1."Right Click" on file, choose "Open With", choose "Paint"
2. Click "Resize".
3. Default options should be - "Percentage" & "Maintain Aspect Ratio"
4. Change "Horizontal" to 25 (my usual choice), "Vertical" will automatically change to match.
%. "File Save" or "File Save As" to replace original.
6. Upload to Great Grady...

Hope this helps.

 

[jip40]

Gradynorm

I found the invoice for removing, glassing in & installing the 5212 in my console. The total bill was $230

 

[gradynorm]

Thanks for the update Jeff. That's a pretty good price

 

[Bayhouse]

Wow, that is a GREAT price. I will be replacing some older Furuno equipment and want to move the VHF and AP control head off the helm on my 330. However, I am making the changes in waves so just bought a 1/4" of white acrylic off Amazon for a temporary job.