Grant MacLaren's
1981 18' Century Resorter

1981


A new instrument panel?

Here are some photos of the existing instrument/control panel:
1981

1981 1981


The new (black -- anodized aluminum? -- with etched legends) panel might be manufacured to my design by:

www.marinemarks.com

Here are some items to be included and/or not included in the new panel:

  • SWITCHES, etc.
  • iPad input jack and amplifier audio level control. Possibly an on/off switch with pilot light on panel. Might locate inside glove box, or (out of sight) beneath instrument panel.
  • Ignition switch (pilot?) (Hide) (No key) IGN
  • Start switch (a "momentary" lever switch?) START
  • Horn button switch (existing is OK) START
  • Cigar lighter (hide?)
    Might locate (out of sight) beneath instrument panel for accessory power.
  • Blower switch (lever, pilot) BLOWER
  • Bilge pump switch, manual (lever, pilot) BILGE
  • Bilge pump switch, automatic (lever, pilot when pump "on")
  • Nav lights switch (lever, pilot) NAV
  • Anchor light switch (lever, pilot) ANCHOR
  • Panel lights (lever, pilot) PANEL
  • Depth Finder power (lever, pilot) DEPTH
  • Cockpit? lights (lever, pilot) COCKPIT
  • Speedometer power* (lever, pilot) SPEEDO
    This to be used when water-skiing; for Speedo's satellite acquisition when "ignition" switch is "off."

  • GAUGES -- LABELS
  • Volts VOLTS
  • Oil Pressure OIL
  • Engine Temperature TEMP
  • Speedometer (by gps) (N/A)
    This new unit has been installed since panel photos above.
  • Tachometer (N/A)
    This new unit has been installed since panel photos above.
    This to be used when water-skiing; for Speedo's satellite acquisition when "ignition" switch is "off."
  • Fuel tank gasoline level FUEL
  • Depth finder DEPTH
  • Audible warning "buzzer" -- This device sounds after 15 seconds of ignition "on" and no oil pressure. I've been told it might also sound if engine temp exceeds safe level, but have not confirmed.
  • Engine Hours -- move to engine compartment
  • Engine Vacuum -- moved to engine compartment

iPad amplifier:

Fuse

Pilot lights:

Fuse

Marine Grade Fuse Block Panel for ATO/ATC Style Fuses Boat 10 Gang:

Fuse

Typical switch:
Toggle Switch, Momentary, Contact Rating @ 125V 20 Amps, Contact Rating @ 250V 15 Amps, HP 1.5, Contact Form DPST, Switch Function Momentary On/Off, Number of Connections 4, 1/4 In Quick Connect Tab Terminals, Panel Mounting Type, Mounting Hole 1/2 In, Bat Toggle Length 3/4 In, Stem Length 1/2 In, Stem Dia 1/2, Standards UL

Grainger Item #2LMZ8
Price (ea.) $13.14
Brand POWER FIRST

Fuse


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