Products

Materials & options for your switch panel

Every Dashtech panel is put together from the options below. Not sure what to choose? Tell us where the panel goes and how it will be used, and we will advise.

Panel materials in different colours

Panel materials compared

Six materials, each with its own look and properties. The main difference: on acrylic the engraving sits on the rear, so the front stays smooth and the panel can be backlit; on laminate and metal the engraving is on the front.

Blue illuminated switch panel for the Muira

Gloss Acrylic (Reverso)Backlit

Type
Reverso – reverse engraved, illuminated engraving
Thickness
5 mm
Surface
High gloss
Engraving
Laser engraved on the rear, seen through the acrylic
Feel from the front
No – the front stays perfectly smooth
Backlighting
Yes, any colour, dimmable
Best for
Helms and interiors where the panel is the eye-catcher
New Long Island 28 switch panel with blue illuminated buttons and logo

Matte Acrylic (Reverso)Backlit

Type
Reverso – reverse engraved, illuminated engraving
Thickness
6 mm
Surface
Satin matte, hides fingerprints and light scratches
Engraving
Laser engraved on the rear, seen through the acrylic
Feel from the front
No – the front stays perfectly smooth
Backlighting
Yes, any colour, dimmable
Best for
Open cockpits and helms that are used a lot
Boston Whaler switch panel with stainless buttons

Gloss Laminate

Thickness
4–10 mm
Surface
Gloss
Engraving
Laser engraved on the front: the top layer is removed and the contrasting core colour shows
Feel from the front
Yes – the engraving is slightly recessed
Backlighting
No
Best for
Robust, economical panels with high-contrast text
Long illuminated rocker-switch panel

Matte Laminate

Thickness
4–8 mm
Surface
Matte
Engraving
Laser engraved on the front: the top layer is removed and the contrasting core colour shows
Feel from the front
Yes – the engraving is slightly recessed
Backlighting
No
Best for
Working boats, vehicles and places where the panel takes knocks
Bare aluminium panel with illuminated buttons
Silver (natural)
Black anodised aluminium switch panel with toggle switches and red indicator lights
Black

Anodised aluminium

Thickness
2–4 mm
Surface
Satin (anodised), black or silver
Engraving
Laser engraved on the front: the anodised layer is removed and the bare metal shows
Feel from the front
Hardly – the engraving is almost flush
Backlighting
On request
Best for
Large panels and industrial front plates
Stainless steel dashboard with cut-outs and fitted switch panel

Brushed stainless steel 316

Thickness
On request
Surface
Brushed
Engraving
Laser marked on the front (dark marking in the surface)
Feel from the front
No – the marking is flush with the surface
Backlighting
No
Best for
Exposed outdoor positions and the harshest conditions

Switches

IP67 push buttons

Sealed push buttons that switch up to 20 A directly, without relays. For 12 V and 24 V.

Stainless or black

Stainless steel 316 for a classic look and salt water, or black anodised aluminium for a modern helm.

LED ring colours

Red, green, blue, white or orange. The ring can show whether a circuit is switched on.

Latching or momentary

Latching for lights and pumps, momentary for horn, windlass, trim or platforms.

With built-in breaker

Push button and thermal circuit breaker in one housing: 5, 10 or 15 A.

With symbol

Push buttons with an illuminated symbol of your choice.

Circuit protection

Breakers on the panel

Thermal circuit breakers with a reset button, mounted in the panel.

Breaker in the switch

Saves space: switch and protection in one.

Glass fuses on the panel

Fuse holders accessible from the front.

External fuse box

Blade fuses or breakers in a separate box, pre-wired to the panel.

Engraving and backlighting

Laser engraving

Text, symbols and lines in any font. Rear engraved on acrylic, so it never wears.

Your logo or vessel

Your logo, boat name or a drawing of your boat engraved and lit in the panel.

Backlighting in any colour

Even illumination via a diffuser, matched to the LED rings.

Dimmable

Keep the helm dark at night; optional full blackout.

RGB

Switch between colours, for example red at night.

Grouping and frames

Engraved frames and lines to group functions clearly.

Integrated equipment

Chargers

USB-C and USB-A chargers, with or without voltage display.

12 V sockets

Panel-mount sockets with waterproof cap.

Gauges

Voltmeters and tank gauges for fuel, water and waste.

Alarms

Buzzer and alarm LEDs, for example for a bilge or high-water alarm.

Your equipment

Cut-outs for plotters, displays, radios, engine instruments and controls of any brand.

Spare positions

Blank positions for functions you want to add later.

Wiring

Choose the level of preparation that suits your project:

  • Bare panel with common negative
  • Input leads to an existing fuse box
  • Fuse box and wiring
  • Terminal strip and wiring harness
  • Fuse box, terminal strip and harness
  • Complete with fuse box, terminal strip and bus bars

All wiring in tinned marine cable, every lead numbered, every panel supplied with its wiring diagram.

All wiring is carried out and connected by experienced marine technical engineers, using certified marine-grade components. It is safe, reliable and every circuit is tested before delivery.

Wired back of a long rocker-switch panel

Shape and mounting

Shape
Any outline: rectangular, rounded corners or following your console
Size
From a compact two-switch panel to complete helm panels
Mounting holes
Matched to your existing panel or cut-out
Fasteners
Stainless steel screws, optionally with cover caps
Voltage
12 V or 24 V DC

Help choosing

Which material should I choose?

For a backlit panel at the helm, choose Gloss or Matte Acrylic. For working boats or places where the panel takes knocks, Matte Laminate or aluminium. For exposed outdoor positions, stainless steel. We are happy to advise.

Stainless or black push buttons?

Stainless suits classic and wooden interiors and salt water; black suits modern helms and dark panels. Both are IP67 and switch up to 20 A.

Do I need circuit protection in the panel?

Every circuit must be protected. Breakers in the panel are the most convenient: you can reset them at the helm. If you already have a fuse box, we connect to it.

Can I see the colours before ordering?

You receive a digital design. On request we can send a photo of a material sample.

Ready to put your panel together?

Send us your list of functions and the space available, or design it yourself in the configurator.