DaveC Posted May 25, 2016 Report Share Posted May 25, 2016 I was wondering if anyone has thought about changing the console on an MA? I am redoing much of my boat and a friend mentioned that some time ago they changed a console to a newer version and it worked and looked great, any thoughts? Some positives would be more space, same basic footprint different look (more custom, might be good?)... It's an interesting thought, I'd like some opinions . Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fin-addict Posted May 25, 2016 Report Share Posted May 25, 2016 saw a boat like yours, had a custom side mounted console to starboard. looked really good. looked to have a lot more cockpit space. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLDXT Posted May 26, 2016 Report Share Posted May 26, 2016 I would love to have one of the taller hpx consoles in my 17MA. I've been eyeing one for a while. Fixing to redo the current console on my 17 after new electronics. Thee big thing for me is flush mounting electronics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveC Posted May 26, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2016 I was thinking of the HPX console specifically, it would look interesting and give me more helm space without sacrificing deck area. I also need to add a larger deck hatch because the pie eye over my fuel tank is offset, I couldn't change the sender if I needed too. I need to measure one up and see if it'll work? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLDXT Posted May 27, 2016 Report Share Posted May 27, 2016 My send hatch is the same way. I ran a Navman for years, just recently put a fuel gauge and haven't had a chance to fix the sender access. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveC Posted May 27, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2016 So, how does that Suzuki perform for you? They really develop a lot of torque, could you tell difference in the transom from weight gain on that 4 stroke? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLDXT Posted May 28, 2016 Report Share Posted May 28, 2016 You know it's there, but I'd buy another in a heartbeat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLDXT Posted May 29, 2016 Report Share Posted May 29, 2016 Started tearing my console up this evening, removing some gauges and compass and cleaning it up. Hopefully it turns out okay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveC Posted June 3, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 3, 2016 Are you going to move ahead and change it for an HPX? Post some pics if you do okay? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLDXT Posted June 4, 2016 Report Share Posted June 4, 2016 Not quite there yet, redoing my original for some new electronics and ditching some gauges. Been messing with starboard and a cheap routing table, learning process. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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