thickness of starboard for flushmounting electronics

[Charlies Charters]

Any input will be great first of all, I am starting to put together a flush mount system in my seafarer. I want to flush mount a northstar m-84 where the see thru door is on the eletronics glove box. I have removed the door but not really sure if I should go with 1/4 inch starboard or 1/2. I am feeling that the 1/4 is a good strong choice but want some input from some people here on the forum that have done this type of install before.


Thanks Charlie

 

[gilpri]

Charlie

My 265 Express has the overhead compartment and the helm area both done with 1/4 starboard - works out fine. I think 1/2" would be too thick

 

[Charlies Charters]

That looks great. This is the response I was looking for for sure. Did you do the job yourself or hire someone else to do the work??? I am going to pick up the starboard sunday!!!

Charlie

 

[gilpri]

Thanks Charlie

The helm area was done by an electronics installer before I bought the boat.
I re-did the overhead area to remove the radar - It now goes on the bracket to the right of the helm.

I found the overhead radar to be a terrible distraction when running in the fog - having to look so far up and then re-focus ahead was very distracting to me , almost to the point of being dangerous. I found that just doing a quick eye shift to the right is much better.

When I did the upper panel I installed on a hinge so I can swing the whole panel down to service it - much easier to work on it.

Good luck - post some pics when you're done

 

[ocnslr]

I used 1/4-inch when I did the first flushmount, but used 1/2-inch the second time (moved from LCX-19C to LCX-112C). Actually bought both 1/4-inch and 1/2-inch, and decided to use the 1/2 due to the overall "10 pounds in a five-pound sack"....

This was the LCX-19C:

And the new installation:

Brian

 

[gw204]

I'm doing mine with 3/8".

 

[catch22]

5/16"...... :lol:

 

[Charlies Charters]

Hope the pic comes thru first of all. I am going with 1/4 inch stock as it really seems to be the ticket. I have cut the starboard to fit over the plexi glass area now I have to wait for the unit to arrive for the next step.
The first pic is the Northstar M-84 I am going to flush mount. Should be here in 2-weeks or so!!

Thanks to all Charlie

 

[NIGHTIDES]

I did mine w/ 1/2" Starboard black. Beefier so when I take them with me it would hold the weight better and not flex.

3/8" was my second choice.

 

[Brad1]

I chose 1/2". 1/4" seemed flimsy to me.

 

[fishie1]

I used 1/2" as well. I first used Seafoam but did not like the look so I redid it in black.

 

[Brad1]

I used 1/2" as well. I first used Seafoam but did not like the look so I redid it in black.

Forgot to mention that I choose black as well.

 

[gw204]

The 3/8" I was speaking of in Seafoam.

Fabrication is not yet complete. The hard edges will be hit with a 1/8" roundover to give it a nice, finished look.