yankee
Petty Officer
Posts: 230
Sea Pro model and year: 1999 SV1900CC
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Wiring
Oct 1, 2018 16:16:10 GMT -6
Post by yankee on Oct 1, 2018 16:16:10 GMT -6
Hello All,
New to this forum and Sea Pro Boating. I got a fairly good deal on a V 1900 CC. Extremely nice boat. I am cleaning up the wiring under the console and adding some upgraded electronics. Things are going well other that the tight space that I am trying to fit my full size body frame into. Any ideas on how to get easier access to the wiring behind the dash? I am so contorted lying between the console and helm seat that I can only stay there for short periods at a time. I looked at removing the steering wheel and the dash, but I'm not sure how much trouble that would be? Any ideas??
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Post by Juan on Oct 1, 2018 17:24:01 GMT -6
You should be able to access the majority of wiring by removing the 6 or 8 screws that hold the gauge panel to the console and then pulling the panel forward as far as the wiring will allow.
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catchersrock
Ensign
Posts: 549 
Location: Maiden NC
Sea Pro model and year: 2020 Sea Pro 228
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Wiring
Oct 2, 2018 6:20:24 GMT -6
Post by catchersrock on Oct 2, 2018 6:20:24 GMT -6
Agree with Juan. Also, not sure what year your 1900 is, but, mine has a tackle storage in the front of the console. Basically cut a big square hole in the front of the console behind the cushion and install a door. this gives me great access to the under console mess.
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yankee
Petty Officer
Posts: 230
Sea Pro model and year: 1999 SV1900CC
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Wiring
Oct 2, 2018 7:11:36 GMT -6
Post by yankee on Oct 2, 2018 7:11:36 GMT -6
I removed the screws that hold the gauge panel to the console, but the panel would not move. I did not want to pry for fear of cracking it. I assumed that the steering mechanism that is behind the panel prevented the panel from coming off? That was when I looked at removing the steering wheel, but got a bit nervous about doing this. The boat is a 1999 and has no tackle storage, but cutting an access and installing a door at the front of the console behind the "cooler" seating sounds like a good alternative?
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catchersrock
Ensign
Posts: 549
Location: Maiden NC
Sea Pro model and year: 2020 Sea Pro 228
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Wiring
Oct 2, 2018 11:01:16 GMT -6
Post by catchersrock on Oct 2, 2018 11:01:16 GMT -6
The gauge panel was caulked when installed. You may need to take something to loosen it. I wouldnt pry so much as try to get a sharp putty knife under the edge and work it around.
TH marine makes several door and insert combos. Fully removable door or hinged.
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Wiring
Oct 2, 2018 15:29:31 GMT -6
Post by freezerfiller on Oct 2, 2018 15:29:31 GMT -6
Many times the panel is secured with silicone to keep the water out. try going around it with a single edge razor blade or a putty knife.
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