Universal 5411 instrument panel - replace and/or refurbish

[Phil Rushing]

I am loving this E28+ so far. Lots of projects completed: new sails, new forestay, new foredeck and mast head lights, new triple deck organizers and rope clutches, one-line jiffy reefing system, all new running rigging, lazy jacks, motor thoroughly serviced, new sail cover, dodger being made. Next up is a cosmetic issue with the Universal 5411 instrument panel. Glass broken, rusty etc but for the most part functional. I would like to clean it up and make it more presentable without getting too involved in rewiring whole new panel. Are new or NOS replacement panels/parts available anywhere? Thanks again for all the assistance thus far!

 

[Loren Beach]

Here is one answer

As our panel gets older and tired looking, I am more drawn to this solution:
http://www.ericsonyachts.org/infoex...tom-engine-instrument-panel-box&referrerid=28

Our gauges all still work, but there are cracks in the bottom of the original molded panel piece.

Loren

 

[Christian Williams]

The instruments and switches can be replaced pretty easily, if ugly.

Often Armor All tire dressing will shine up black plastic very well.

See last photos here: http://www.ericsonyachts.org/infoex...5-Engine-Wiring-Upgrade-Part-1-Cockpit-Gauges

I think most of us are stuck repairing the panel structure if its busted. Not aware of a plug-and-play product.

Or make a new one, as Loren indicated.

 

[Afrakes]

Moyer panel

I used a panel from the Moyer web site to update the instruments on my 87' 28.

 

[jsnaulty]

there is a company that makes replacement instrument panels, semi custom. acdcmarineinc priicey, but will definitely do the job- comes complete with senders, if you want to go whole hog

steve naulty
ericson 35-3 'anodyne'
shadyside MD