mulligan Posted March 12, 2016 Report Share Posted March 12, 2016 I installed a new sounder with the new big ugly transducers. While I can not hide the transducer I wanted to cover the cables. I have seen the starboard covers and do not think they hide them too much plus it would not match my grey. Time to make one. [image]http://www.mbcforum.com/fbbuploads/1457747102-image.jpg[/image] To this [image]http://www.mbcforum.com/fbbuploads/1457747234-image.jpg[/image] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
16bayfisher Posted March 12, 2016 Report Share Posted March 12, 2016 Wow looks nice. No sure its worth all those holes though. As long as there's some sealant I'm sure it will be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shindig Posted March 12, 2016 Report Share Posted March 12, 2016 Nice work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCFD rtrd. Posted March 12, 2016 Report Share Posted March 12, 2016 "Time to make one". Does that mean you made that cover? If so, how in the world did you do that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mulligan Posted March 12, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2016 Yes it was made. It is pretty simple to do. 1.Trace the cables to give you a 2-D pattern 2.Place some wire/cables on your 2-D pattern to give you a 3-D pattern. I used a wire the same size as my transducer cable but if I had to do it again I would use a slightly larger wire to give some wiggle room. My transducer wires fit the mold but I had to build it up about 1/16" to allow for give. 3. I stapled the wire down on some wood and covered it tightly with plastic. 4.Lay down your layers of fibergl***. Once it dries pop it from your 3-D pattern, trim, and sand the fibergl***. 5.Now you have a fibergl*** cover. Spray your gel-coat on and you are done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RipTide Posted March 12, 2016 Report Share Posted March 12, 2016 Nice, job well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCFD rtrd. Posted March 12, 2016 Report Share Posted March 12, 2016 Wow, that looks like factory made. Good stuff!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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