DIY Boat Dashboard Upgrade On Our Old Boat Part 2.

[@ShipHappensAdventures]

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[@MikeAndCarolineKolling]

so two grand then?

[@chonzie16]

Looks great 👍

[@2thehook773]

Well done! You should seriously consider putting some analog gauges on the engines as a backup. Even in aircraft, a glass cockpit has essential gauges as backup. Love your channel.

[@buffplums]

I do like digital but the only thing that would worry about is if there was an electronic failure say power supply, then you lose the lot. As an electronics engineer, I have always found that simple is often best with analogue gauges, you have so much more robustness and reliability … highly integrated electronics are so much more vulnerable to voltage transients and static. From my own experience, I have seen something as simple as a voltage regulator that overheats and fails, Next you have 24v down a 12V supply rail and any microprocessors, ram etc usually die, especially now as most processors run on 3v3 and you have multiple regulators stepping down from say 24v … that’s a big power drop so we use switching regulators which are much more efficient but even so, I, always am a bit wary about digital. As a compromise, what you could still do is keep all your old instruments and make maybe just an essential analogue panel but wire an extension cable to a multi pin connector and have a hidden breakout connect under the main dash and keep your analogue panel on board stored somewhere and if the worst happens you can hook up your old instruments again. Would hate to think of you being stuck out at sea and without any means of seeing your data. Anyway, just my thoughts, I do love what you have done but just my honest thoughts as an electronics engineer of some 40 plus years lol 😂

[@38whitcomb]

I am in the marine repair business and a ABYC technician in Massachusetts. I am impressed with all of the projects you have taken on it's awesome Job. I look forward to each episode. Keep up the great work

[@donsaxon7723]

What a transformation. The new digital dash board looks fantastic. Enjoy watching your channels. Keep up the good work.

[@davidswain5687]

Brilliant dashboard but I have to agree, I think you'd do well to have a couple of analogue guages as backups to your amazing digital setup. Great video, keep them coming, please. Cheers Dave Swain and family xx😊

[@keithstandiford3761]

Really Pretty! But as an aircraft guy, I'd mount a couple of oil pressure gauges right on the engines in case of electrical failure.

[@markclifton14]

The dash board looks great now. Such an improvement . Makes the boat look more modern. 👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@AndrewJackson-mf5qp]

The new dash looks awesome guys. I would be inclined to still use the analog for redundancy for engine monitoring. Im old and electronics are not reliable enough for me.

[@maxiemills6982]

After a rough start this boat has turned into a beast!

[@fxpthl]

You are a very talented couple who know just what to do when upgrading your boat!

[@patriciacrumrine5890]

Awesome, pretty, sleek, elegant, functional, wonderful improvement to your "investment" boat. So cool to see Boutari skimming the waters, knowing how you've made her more safe and powerful. Happy sailing.

[@johnwynne2179]

Brilliant job, dash looks clean and modern, would of kept analogue as a back up, but that's just my personal opinion.

[@jamesa7506]

It does look fancy and well done on the workmanship but you should consider having a few mechanical gages on the engines also. An additional, and comparatively inexpensive, level of insurance.

[@Vara169]

Oil pressure coolant temperature and depth are critical, and there should be fail safe systems for those. Engine shutdown, and warning for depth. Have experienced all 3 in my 40ft launch, each one saved me.

[@shelleyregnier6671]

That dash looks splendid! So clean and zen. Whoever purchases that boat from you guys (eventually, when you are ready to part with it) will be very fortunate as you have done such a nice job on bringing it up to spec. A Gemma & Simon job is a quality job, every time!

[@Omri.Collects]

New digital displays look great, well done. cheers

[@scottjones5221]

Beautiful ❤ job well done

[@alexugljesic]

Beautiful conversion! Well done!

[@eddyhammerton3310]

you have made a great job of the dash looks very sleek and professional

[@killeresk]

Looking good now and matching too.. Nice.

[@ShipHappensAdventures]

Thanks 👍

[@johnm8939]

New dash came out awesome! Great job, enjoy your videos.

[@ShipHappensAdventures]

Thanks 👍

[@jiminauburn5073]

That console looks fantastic.

[@andrewjones-productions]

I love what you have done to the boat. Both in terms of repairs and upgrades. However, I love even more that you have made boating something that anyone can do and that it is not only a playground for the rich and famous. Of course, those that are familiar with boating already know that, but for many of us, this false perception of it being something beyond our reach or capabilities, the message that you are sending out is just fantastic.

[@mariastaples638]

He is like a little kid at Christmas 🎄🎁 awesome job again S and J we'll be watching for the new thank you for sharing your talent with us John and Marie

[@barrywood5357]

Well done when you getting your own boat yard........ now there's a thought..... nice one crack on

[@DuncanBeaird]

I agree with 2thehook 773 1000%. Since you have the analog gauges now redundant, make them redundant, in the engine compartment. You should have some nice pieces of left over aluminum sheet you can even use. Or, just use pieces of the chunks you cut out of the old IP. Good work, though, it looks great!!!

[@looyosummers5796]

Love the new dashboard, it's less reflective when you're out on the water, easier to see at night if needed, plus it looks gorgeous.🥂

[@simonmercer9530]

Looks really good. I love carbon effect nice work guys

[@ShipHappensAdventures]

Thanks! 👍

[@goleafsgo8496]

"Crackin" upgrade I would say. Today's electronics are so cool compared to the ole days. Great call on the Carbon Fibre wrap material and for sure the lower portion really brought it all together. 😊 enjoy the boating season with the family ....

[@rongreen4766]

Looks good. Does this mean Sarinda is also getting an instrument upgrade ? Also I agree with previous comments regarding analogue backups. Love your videos. Keep up the good work.

[@Fleetsuper]

That is one sharp console, well done

[@BenjaminTaylor-ho6uy]

A little late catching this video, but, as I have said befor ( another work of excellence out the door! Congratulations!

[@berndm9743]

What a cool set of displays. Congrats on a great installation and setup.!!!!

[@vincentcarrano6329]

Awesome upgrade guys

[@shogun666able]

Nice set up if you believe digital over analogical in damp / wet conditions is the way to go, but pretty brilliant what can be done. Years ago in Nav classes and sea training the first thing your told when not just coast hopping is never depend on anything off of a battery. Things move on where instrumentation is concerned, but will they really stand the test of time for what they cost, in the condition their in such as a open boat. However Simon very clean, tidy set up being all handmade..

[@seankearney2592]

Well Done to You Both,You Done an Extremely Excellent Job On Your Dashboard,Hope you Have Many a Pleasurable Day On The Boat.

[@ShipHappensAdventures]

Thanks 👍

[@Rogster559]

Now it’s done even though you know it’s eventually going to be sold it’s going to be very hard to part with such a beautiful boat , it’d be ideal down here in Tassie out chasing 100 plus kilo tuna , swordfish , marlin or just cruising around the island or slipping over to the mainland love all of your vlogs best wishes from Tasmania Australia 🇦🇺

[@ivorbexon4030]

It looks brilliant, ideal for what you want. You can always add some more to the collection.

[@keithweybury5212]

Looks awesome guys. Great job.

[@ShipHappensAdventures]

Thanks so much!

[@denniswray470]

You two have done a brilliant job of that dashboard it looks wonderful.

[@ToddTalksTech]

Fantastic job on the dash, as an electronic wonk the backside of the 80's dash looked daunting. Congrats on an amazing job!

[@billmeldrum2509]

Fantastic transformation. You guys rule. 🇨🇦

[@johankotze42]

Great job! :-) I picked up somewhere else that those screens (chartplotter etc) so close to the magnetic compas, will throw it out. Just look into that.

[@WayneCoke]

Looks great guys, you did well covering it and then the cut outs for everything was spot on. Now all you need to do is catch some real eating size fish. :)

[@hamshackleton]

Quick safety question - as you have changed all the metalwork around it - have you 'swung' your magnetic compass to see if it still reads something like correct - just in case all the electrics quit, and you have to navigate home the old-fashioned way?

[@Drew67072]

As I am suffering with poor eyesight those digital screens really pop out at me and defo a big plus for navigation and local charts etc. good job guys as usual😊

[@ShipHappensAdventures]

We love the digital dash, analogue gauges are only good if your looking at them, with digital you can set the alarms to the parameters you want so never the chance of something overheating

[@richardgould240]

Looks great, like you said it’s time to use it.

[@BeeSting862]

If you are wise, when you install a video camera in your engine room, use one with infra-red capability. A quick scan of the screen can tell you if any component is overheating.

[@DirkvanZyst]

Well you two have certainly knocked it out of the park as the Americans say. Beautiful job in the finishing and fitting, good choice of the carbon fibre covering. Very jealous I am. I'd love that boat, those engines sound magnificent. I can't remember if they are direct drive or stern drives, they look like inboard direct drives from tat gorgeous wake. Well done and have a fantastic summer cruising. 😎🥰

[@ebutuoyotwen]

I sense a water viewing of Sarinda coming soon. Seems like the ladies should meet :)

[@ianmcfadden4709]

nice job on the dash looks super

[@denis9450]

Outstanding guys as usual your workmanship is second to none

[@hughmason1950]

Agree with what most the comments made so far, looks great but would still think of a way to make an emergency analog board to use in a total power failure.

[@harrisonandrew]

It looks so high tech and swishy. Great work guys. Very entertaining.

[@ShipHappensAdventures]

Thanks so much!

[@rolanddunk5054]

Hi,WOW what a cracking job it looks beautiful and very professional.cheers Roly🇬🇧.

[@ShipHappensAdventures]

Many thanks

[@arkansasboy45]

That turned out way better than I thought it was going to. Great job!

[@ShipHappensAdventures]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@BarrieHarmsworth]

What's wrong with whiting? Tossed in a frypan with butter they are delicious.

[@jaygee5693]

I agree, they are good eating, and I like them crumbed, fried in butter, or foil wrapped and baked. I think that some people consider them "common" because they're so numerous and sometimes all you can catch. The flesh is flaky, so unless they are very freshly caught it can be tricky to cut whole fillets, but then they are beautiful in fish cakes.

[@rolandtb3]

Time to enjoy boat life after all the ups and downs. Dash looks great. Any glare to affect screen visibility? Still have opportunities to add more layers as you proof the various settings.

[@meofnz2320]

As a counterpoint to those suggesting keeping analogue gauges on the engines as a back up… Why? You don’t really need gauges at all in a get you home situation. You still have separate sensors and alarms for oil pressure and temperature. And you don’t usually have backups for analogue gauges, which aren’t immune to failure.

[@joncarter3817]

You guys are just so great. Always enjoy the main channel but this channel covers issues and upgrades normal boaters deal with. Don't know how you keep both channels together but keep it up for sure!

[@themarinerkommer4371]

it would be really good if the screen for the readings of rpm oil etc was bigger like the ray marine then i think perfect but they seem to have small icons on the display with a larger screen you can put more things being monitored and see them better from a distance cause they will be bigger. the analogue was good i.e. the tachos but size wise as they were easy to have a look at.

[@everestyeti]

Brilliant upgrade, would definitely add a camera to the engine bay plus a camera on the bow it would be another set of eyes when your moving at speed. 👍

[@Sluf7]

Nice job Team looks great. 😅 Now ya can set Alarms for everything. 😮 I will go partial digital as the Analogue gauges on my Twin outboard 24 footer just look to good. You really had to do Digital thing for resale later....😮 Mind you Boutari could be tender for Sarinda...😂😅 Yup just enjoy her now once Gem gives her a once over cleaning wise 😮😂. Carry on now😅.

[@marksmith-ew7ir]

I like the new look brings the instruments up to parr,saves the units from light fingered people.would an analog gauge on the engine compartment to see when working on engines if you can't see the screens.

[@simonalexandersimon1131]

looks amazing.. great job

[@peterrobierto7435]

Nice installation, with redundancy as well. Perhaps some spare part sensors would be nice to have but probably a bit pricey 🤙

[@poddy1957]

That looks fantastic .. Really nice job .... One for SV Seeker, Doug Jackson "What did you make today" 👍

[@rickdommett]

you both are amazing, I enjoy all your videos............I'm from Canada, cheers.

[@ShipHappensAdventures]

Thanks so much!

[@Warped65er]

Dash looks Great.

[@stephenshort839]

Great job on the panels.

[@kroneditor9266]

Fantastic upgrades and love the carbon fibre look - Great work again!

[@ShipHappensAdventures]

Thank you very much!

[@bigalon3wheels]

Nicely done guys, like your choices for the new dash on the power boat

[@ronkluwe4875]

Two thumbs up and a real transformation of the dash. Glad to see you got some time for relaxation, even if it was for a test run of the new dash set up. Is your plan to use the same type of dash instrumentation for the big boat?

[@radicalradiotech4944]

Thats a brilliant setup guys congratulations!!

[@davidstiglitz4341]

Great job.

[@tinkeringwithmark1186]

Looks great. Nice job!

[@drewbale]

What an epic transformation great job

[@darylpike8547]

Looks awesome 👌

[@stevenborman9110]

needs a mobile phone holder :) plus looks damn amazing And, and, when is the Ship Happens cooking channel coming,all those fish, musy have some recipes. Just more work for Gemma to edit, but she''l be fine :)

[@joncrisp7365]

Looks great

[@bobrunde2755]

Job well done looks very professional.

[@jgsmith1624]

Thank you for showing this project, I want to do this for mine!

[@raycarlson1342]

Excellent job it looks really professional. Just one thing I would be concerned about. Is that a magnetic compass mounted on top of the dashboard? if so you could get some unwanted magnetic effect from the instrument electrics. I bet you have already thought of that though 🙂 RayC

[@ianhawkins7387]

you guys did a great job , very professional

[@victorremick9721]

Very well done

[@heatherrawls6015]

Very cool! great job Simon and Gemma

[@chilllytube]

I know you are excited by this but it's much more interesting watching you build or repair stuff. Programming someone else's bit of kit is not a great watch. I hope you have a backup for that day the single point of failure fails. Look forward to the next building stuff video.

[@CaptWho]

It looks beautiful, but you probably should upgrade that switch panel in the headliner (and any other switch panels) above your heads to match.

[@jaygee5693]

The overhead switch panel doesn't match, true, but it does look good and the white is a nice contrast with the new black dash.

[@johnrobbo69]

Looks amazing, can't wait to have play with it all!!🤓

[@daverichardson5861]

You’ve done a super job there guys, looks mint and so up to date. However, the steering wheel needs to be quick release like on F1 cars. Lol. Stay well you two.

[@mazdarx7887]

Now you need an engine synchronizer , push a button and both engines run at the same RPM. Then a remote control so you can drive from anywhere on or off the boat

[@Offutticus]

That looks great!

[@brianhadley-xq4dq]

Top class job.Well done.😀

[@ShipHappensAdventures]

Cheers

[@buffplums]

Looks really great guys the wraps on the 2 panels really bring the whole project together. Well done. By the way, why do you have 2 levers per engine throttle? 😊

[@CJLeTeff]

Beautiful jobs guys! 👍👍🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@ShipHappensAdventures]

Thanks so much!!

[@urbanfox53]

Hi guy's lovely looking dash upgrade, but have you thought about ventilation, the dash is black and will be exposed to Sun and will generate a lot of heat? I would put vents in the sides

[@martinhajee3488]

Looks really good, well done, to both of you. Quick question, have you managed to fix your auto pilot ?

[@nigeltrew795]

Really looks good 👍

[@Hairball786]

Now you need carbon fiber knobs for the throttle levers. It's always something, right? Lol.