justfish Posted February 23, 2018 Report Share Posted February 23, 2018 I’m looking to cover the top of my dash where previous owner had everything mounted. The best idea I can come up with is a basic tray that covers the entire top and has about a 1” lip all the way around...Something to put phone, sunglasses,etc up there so it won’t slide off. I feel like I’ve seen some better ideas but can’t seem to find anything online. Anyone have any ideas before I cut this expensive starboard? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLDXT Posted February 23, 2018 Report Share Posted February 23, 2018 This was my first attempt, not 100% happy but it's better than it was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dotschaser Posted February 23, 2018 Report Share Posted February 23, 2018 Here is how mine came out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWoodham Posted February 23, 2018 Report Share Posted February 23, 2018 You could cover it with sea deck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdemott Posted February 23, 2018 Report Share Posted February 23, 2018 I made a pattern and ordered the 03 mil seasick and installed it in the recess. Works pretty good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justfish Posted February 23, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2018 11 hours ago, dotschaser said: Here is how mine came out. Looks good. I guess with the windshield I really don't need back and sides on it. I was thinking an overhang like that to help with reflection on electronics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justfish Posted February 24, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2018 I think mine is beyond seadek...need something more sturdy up there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradM Posted February 24, 2018 Report Share Posted February 24, 2018 48 minutes ago, justfish said: I think mine is beyond seadek...need something more sturdy up there Fill those holes up....maybe an ounce of resin and some cloth. Thicken the batch for the holes on the face. Sand smooth and SeaDek the top. The guy a few posts up made a whole new piece out of Starboard (I'm guessing you noticed) and covered his console top. Is your anchor light on the t-top now? Cup holders? I'll get that box of stuff out to you tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fin-addict Posted February 24, 2018 Report Share Posted February 24, 2018 think only seadeck will do if not mounting anything up there. only being used as item tray. three holes on front, small little flush mount down light to light up switch panel if needed at night or small bulkhead flush mount compass. yes with a small overhang and narrow lip across front, just ideas fish. fin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodWorks Posted February 24, 2018 Report Share Posted February 24, 2018 Ya, that's a pretty easy fiberglass gelcoat job. For what you spend on seadeck and starboard it could just look good as new. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdemott Posted February 24, 2018 Report Share Posted February 24, 2018 You could also use quarter inch PVC board. I like it better than Starboard as you can glue it. Comes in various widths also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishmanjj Posted February 25, 2018 Report Share Posted February 25, 2018 23 hours ago, justfish said: I think mine is beyond seadek...need something more sturdy up there This stuff is thick enough for that area on front of dash. Or you may think about Marine Tex....depends on your preference Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bamaskeet Posted February 25, 2018 Report Share Posted February 25, 2018 A piece of 1/2" black starboard would take care of most of the holes. You will have to get creative with the holes in the front. Like dotschaser I have a raised edge that keeps my stuff from dropping to the floor, which works great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLDXT Posted February 25, 2018 Report Share Posted February 25, 2018 I used 1/4" starboard, black, plus it has a bend in it which I had to route and heat up to bend. Covered the hole well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justfish Posted February 25, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2018 On 2/24/2018 at 11:20 AM, mdemott said: You could also use quarter inch PVC board. I like it better than Starboard as you can glue it. Comes in various widths also. I am Sure I could fill the holes but I’d end up putting a lip across front anyways to keep things from sliding off so it would prob look better as One piece. I also have a bunch of sea deck left over to put up there anyways Where can I find the PVC board? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanaflatsfish Posted February 27, 2018 Report Share Posted February 27, 2018 On 2/24/2018 at 7:27 PM, fishmanjj said: Or you may think about Marine Tex....depends on your preference Marine Tech cannot be re-gel coated..if I remember correctly.....so..be careful....if you are "OK" with it for filling holes...I've used Marine Tech mostly for dings and cuts on the bottom of the hull as no-one sees it..... DC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanaflatsfish Posted February 27, 2018 Report Share Posted February 27, 2018 On 2/25/2018 at 5:51 PM, justfish said: Where can I find the PVC board? Check Lowes or HD....it's used for building siding...or on-line I"m sure you can find someone who sells pieces. I used it on my 17T and my MA17 to attach electronics and fuse buses....it's a great product...and yes, it can easily be glued which is a "nice to have" dc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdemott Posted February 28, 2018 Report Share Posted February 28, 2018 On 2/25/2018 at 5:51 PM, justfish said: I am Sure I could fill the holes but I’d end up putting a lip across front anyways to keep things from sliding off so it would prob look better as One piece. I also have a bunch of sea deck left over to put up there anyways Where can I find the PVC board? I ordered a piece from Boat Outfitters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mulligan Posted February 28, 2018 Report Share Posted February 28, 2018 On 2/25/2018 at 5:51 PM, justfish said: Where can I find the PVC board? If there is a place near you that builds with PVC board or Starboard it might be good to check with them in their "scrap" bin. Their scraps are cheap and plenty big for most projects. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloch776 Posted March 10, 2018 Report Share Posted March 10, 2018 Actually going through the same thing, I have almost identical holes and I just ordered a piece of seadek for the top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaxBluFin Posted March 11, 2018 Report Share Posted March 11, 2018 Check with a local sign shop. Most probably use iPVC Board to make signs as my dad does in his! Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justfish Posted March 12, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2018 On 3/11/2018 at 10:17 AM, RedReaper said: Check with a local sign shop. Most probably use iPVC Board to make signs as my dad does in his! Matt Good idea. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief5130 Posted March 18, 2018 Report Share Posted March 18, 2018 You can do this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubble Posted March 18, 2018 Report Share Posted March 18, 2018 There is that work of art! Great to see you around, Chief! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scgator Posted April 23, 2018 Report Share Posted April 23, 2018 On 2/22/2018 at 9:43 PM, dotschaser said: Here is how mine came out. Did you make this yourself or purchase? It is so clean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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