Boat dashboard refit – a new dashboard made to measure
A faded dashboard, holes from old instruments, rocker switches from three decades? We build a new dashboard with an integrated switch panel that fits your helm exactly – for 12 V or 24 V, laser engraved, wired and tested.
When a dashboard refit makes sense
The dashboard is the first thing you see at the helm – and often the part of the boat that has aged the most. Typical reasons for a refit:
- New electronics: a new chartplotter or new engine instruments do not fit the old cut-outs.
- Too many holes: years of changes leave empty holes and blanking plugs behind.
- Weathered surface: UV, salt water and cleaning agents have attacked the plastic and labelling.
- Messy switches: rocker switches, fuses and chargers were added one by one over the years.
A new dashboard solves all of this at once and gives the helm a tidy, coherent look again.
Fits your existing opening
For a refit we start from the outline of your current dashboard. A photo with dimensions or the original drawing is usually enough. For unusual shapes without square corners we can send you a cardboard template to fit in the boat before we produce anything.
The new dashboard fits the existing opening, the mounting holes are in the right place, and nothing needs to be sawn or filed on board.
What fits in your new dashboard
Plotters and displays
Cut-outs to the manufacturer's dimensions for displays from Garmin, Raymarine, Simrad and others.
Engine instruments
Analogue gauges and digital engine displays, neatly aligned.
Integrated switch panel
IP67 push buttons with fuses and engraved, backlit labelling – 12 V or 24 V.
Controls
Throttle, trim, thruster joysticks and ignition.
USB-C and 12 V socket
Charging points and voltmeter right in the dashboard.
Your boat name or logo
Laser engraved and backlit on request.
How the refit works
Send photos and dimensions
A photo of your current dashboard, the outer dimensions and a list of the equipment that goes in.
Design and fixed price
You receive a digital design and an itemised quote.
Approval
We adjust the drawing until it is right. Production starts only after your approval.
Production in our workshop
Cutting, laser engraving, assembly and wiring by electrical specialists.
Install
Delivered tested and with a wiring diagram. On board it is fitted and connected.
Wired safely, not just good-looking
A refit is the best moment to sort out the electrics behind the dashboard too. On request we deliver the new dashboard fully wired: every circuit calculated and individually fused, tinned marine cable, every wire numbered and tested under power.
Electrics on board belong in the hands of specialists. That is why every panel is designed and wired by experienced marine electrical engineers.
Specifications
- Materials
- Gloss or matt acrylic, gloss or matt laminate, anodised aluminium, 316 stainless steel
- Labelling
- Laser engraved; reverse engraved on acrylic
- Backlighting
- Any colour, dimmable
- Voltage
- 12 V or 24 V DC
- Supplied as
- Blank and engraved, or fitted and wired with switches and fuses
- Lead time
- 3 to 4 weeks after design approval
Frequently asked questions about dashboard refits
Can you simply replace my old dashboard?
Yes. We draw the new dashboard to the outline and mounting holes of the old one. In most cases it fits without changes to the boat.
My dashboard is curved or angled. Is that possible?
Yes. For shapes without square corners we can send you a cardboard template to fit in the boat. We then produce exactly to that shape.
Do I need to buy all new instruments?
No. Tell us the make and model of your existing instruments and we use their cut-out dimensions. New and existing equipment can be combined.
How long does a refit take?
Production takes 3 to 4 weeks after design approval. Installation is quick because the dashboard arrives wired and labelled.
Is my boat 12 V or 24 V?
Smaller boats usually have a 12 V system, larger yachts often 24 V. We build both. If you are unsure, send us a photo of the battery or fuse box.
Your dashboard deserves an upgrade
Send us a photo of your current helm. You will receive a design and a fixed price.