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Question for owners of older boats #11477997 03/15/16 03:24 AM
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Have you experienced the fading of the names of the switches on your dash panel? Other than relying on memory have you relabeled them somehow? I'm thinking of a paint pen and some nice script... Anyone have any other ideas? A Brother label maker works for my Plano boxes bit I don't think I'd like it on my dash panel

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Re: Question for owners of older boats [Re: K.D.] #11478028 03/15/16 03:41 AM
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Use the clear labels


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Check out Iguana Grafix .

Re: Question for owners of older boats [Re: Classic Fiberglass] #11478046 03/15/16 03:49 AM
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Originally Posted By: Classic Fiberglass
Use the clear labels


Bingo!! I hadn't considered that but can pick my font. Thanks!

Re: Question for owners of older boats [Re: K.D.] #11479572 03/15/16 10:02 PM
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I've found it doesn't matter, none of the gauges work anyway except the trim. Oh yeah the speedometer does go up to 20 when I'm runnin about 50

2005 Nitro

Re: Question for owners of older boats [Re: K.D.] #11479589 03/15/16 10:14 PM
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Originally Posted By: K.D.
Have you experienced the fading of the names of the switches on your dash panel?


wait - you mean my switches had labels at some point?

grin

Re: Question for owners of older boats [Re: K.D.] #11479628 03/15/16 10:37 PM
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I buy new switches from Ranger. I can redo all the switches on the boat for ~ $100.

I really wish some aftermarket entrepreneur would stock and sell just the caps...


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Re: Question for owners of older boats [Re: beeflover] #11479635 03/15/16 10:42 PM
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Originally Posted By: beeflover
I've found it doesn't matter, none of the gauges work anyway except the trim. Oh yeah the speedometer does go up to 20 when I'm runnin about 50

2005 Nitro


On my 1987 Nitro (pre-BPS model), I have no speedometer,no trim gauge,intermittent fuel gauge and working tach.
Most of the labels are long gone.
But it still catches fish and no payments for a long time.


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Re: Question for owners of older boats [Re: K.D.] #11479995 03/16/16 01:24 AM
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The below website sells the rocker switch covers by themselves. I've used them a number of times. Great product & service!!

http://newwiremarine.com/



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Re: Question for owners of older boats [Re: K.D.] #11480010 03/16/16 01:29 AM
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Re: Question for owners of older boats [Re: K.D.] #11480030 03/16/16 01:37 AM
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I like the custom panel site. That would work also.

In my case my switches are rotary type and the label is on the panel, not the switch.

Re: Question for owners of older boats [Re: K.D.] #11480453 03/16/16 09:25 AM
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I don't read them anyway. Only have 3 switches. Lights, live well and bilge pump.

Re: Question for owners of older boats [Re: TxDanFishMan] #11480463 03/16/16 09:53 AM
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That sir is also the best thing about my '87 Winner!!!

Re: Question for owners of older boats [Re: K.D.] #11482404 03/17/16 02:07 AM
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I had the same problem on my last boat. The panels were cracking, sun faded and couldn't read anything. I replaced the panels. I used large plastic cutting boards for the material, painted and clear coated them. Easy to cut them out with a jig saw and use hole saw for the gauges or switches. Just trace the old one onto the new material and cut it out. The material also sands fairly easily and should outlast the boat. I bought a label maker at wal mart and used that to label them. Then applied clear coat epoxy over the labels. Hope this helps!

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