New Gauges?

ric · **Posted:** Tue Jul 12, 2011 5:13 pm

The gauges on my 2000 FW H180 look so outdated. It's one of the main features you see when you enter the boat. They are the individual VDO's. The hull, interior, and graphics look as new as a 2011 boat but when you check out the wheel/gauges it looks 90s. Here's my idea:

Cover the original gray plastic gauge surround with 3M Di-Noc carbon fiber material. If you've never seen it in person it's amazing stuff.

Then, install new set of gauges. I've seen the kit that included everything needed (mph, tach, temp, pressure, volts, motor height) for good prices

aguyindallas · **Posted:** Tue Jul 12, 2011 5:46 pm

I think its a great way to update your boat....when are you ordering the stuff?

ric · **Posted:** Tue Jul 12, 2011 6:00 pm

aguyindallas wrote:

I think its a great way to update your boat....when are you ordering the stuff?

I might spring for the gauges tonight actually. Depends what's on ebay. I got some $$ in paypal to burn

Walt · **Posted:** Tue Jul 12, 2011 6:27 pm

Looking at your other thread, I would suggest substituting a mech speedo for a GPS based one (IMO).

BTW.. I like the "Carbon-fiber" look. You may be able to get some gages to show it off a little better.

ric · **Posted:** Tue Jul 12, 2011 7:29 pm

Walt wrote:

Looking at your other thread, I would suggest substituting a mech speedo for a GPS based one (IMO).

BTW.. I like the "Carbon-fiber" look. You may be able to get some gages to show it off a little better.

does faria sell GPS gaugues to match?

Walt · **Posted:** Tue Jul 12, 2011 8:20 pm

Be patient... they may not have it quite yet, but....
http://www.caravelleboat.com/forum/view ... 1536b547bb

ric · **Posted:** Tue Jul 12, 2011 9:12 pm

Walt wrote:

Be patient... they may not have it quite yet, but....
http://www.caravelleboat.com/forum/view ... 1536b547bb

You're killin me smalls. That's good news though. I want to spend money nowwww

I emailed them and asked.

I'm doing some photoshop work now..

ric · **Posted:** Tue Jul 12, 2011 9:55 pm

my PS skills are not what they used to be hahahahaha. The lighter background looks better then the darker. I'm thinking the graphite di-noc might be the winner.

captwalt · **Posted:** Wed Jul 13, 2011 8:40 pm

I really like this idea! Couple of questions for you.

How good is the carbon fiber material against the elements?
Have you thought about how you would label the switches, etc?

ric · **Posted:** Wed Jul 13, 2011 9:32 pm

captwalt wrote:

I really like this idea! Couple of questions for you.

How good is the carbon fiber material against the elements?
Have you thought about how you would label the switches, etc?

3-5 year outdoor rated. I have no plans to label anything. If I REALLLLLLLLLLLLY wanted some on there, I'd find a local laser engraver to make me some tiny plaques to epoxy on. Probably something any trophy maker could do.

Di-Noc carbon fiber weave is very popular in the automotive industry. Most of the applications are outdoor on hoods, spoilers, trim of sports cars. It hasn't been out but a few years, and so far there's no one bitching about it falling off or discoloring.

captwalt · **Posted:** Wed Jul 13, 2011 9:36 pm

Sounds really cool. Keep us updated on your progress as it is something I am considering doing on my 248.

ric · **Posted:** Wed Jul 13, 2011 9:55 pm

No idea for a steering wheel yet. They sell the adapters to install any aftermarket automotive wheel. There's some really nice inexpensive wood/aluminum wheels out there that might just add a touch of class.
http://www.jegs.com/i/Grant/470/967-0/10002/-1

www.iFourWinns.com

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