My boat is a 2002 460. A previous...

[buddydog]

My boat is a 2002 460.  A previous owner enlarged the opening for the cockpit radio/cd player.  I have purchased a Clarion 660 to replace the Pioneer that is very broken.  The hole is about an inch too large in height, so I need to find a suitable backing material to reframe the opening.  Has anyone found a good solution?

[wingless]

Radio at the location shown in the image?

If so, then a panel, like is used for the instruments and for the switches could go on the exterior. A support panel could be placed on the interior, if required.


http://images0.boattrader.com/resize/1/64/58/4376458_20140923080200585_1_LARGE.jpg?t=1262507

[buddydog]

Good idea.....thanks. Are the instrument panel materials readily available?

[wingless]

There are many vendors that produce these parts.

This vendor has several large blank panels in-stock at a reasonable price.


https://www.searay-parts.com/Sea-Ray-instrument-panels-s/842.htm

[buddydog]

I have purchased the panel and it seems to be perfect. I only need to square the corners to get a perfect fit. Many thanks!

[wingless]

Great news!

Glad to help.

Use care when modifying the panel, it is thin and not terribly strong, so a crack at this point would be bad.

Post images if possible, thanks.