Replacement Dash & Switch Panels for Mako Boats

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From the vintage 70s center consoles to modern offshore rigs, we know Mako Boats. Replace your tired helm with the company trusted by over 123 Mako owners.
 
Whether your Mako’s switch panel is corroded, outdated, or just no longer matches the way you fish today, we’ll build you a factory-quality replacement that fits perfectly — from the classic 171 to the 282, we’ve got you covered.
 
Built in the USA with marine-grade materials, our panels are designed for your specific Mako model. Over 123 Mako projects on file spanning 1972 through 2015.

Over 123 Mako projects on file.

We have the experience others don’t.

 

We know Mako. Every project can be tailored to your spec with waterproof construction, UV-resistant materials, and circuit protection built to proper marine standards.

Browse Our Mako Dash Panel Design Library

Over 123 real Mako dash panel designs on file, previously built for actual owners.

Many panels span multiple model years and console layouts, so even if you don’t see your exact boat, chances are we’ve built something very close.

And if not, we can build from scratch — we’ve designed and built 10,000+ dash and switch panels.

Our Mako design library includes 123 documented dash and switch panel projects built for Mako boat owners across 42 different models, with model years ranging from 1972 to 2015. Every project represents a real, completed build created for a specific customer — not a concept, template, or stock layout.

Across these projects, the library contains 216 individual engineering drawing pages, including panel layouts, cut dimensions, and component placements. Many projects also include reference photos provided by customers, with 95 total pictures currently available. Some projects include multiple images.

Mako has a long production history — from the original 1960s and 1970s offshore center consoles to the modern Tracker-era boats. Because Mako reused similar console geometries across multiple production years, exact year matches aren’t always required to find a relevant starting point. Searching a range of nearby years or comparable models often produces the most useful results.

All images and drawings shown in this library are the Intellectual Property of New Wire Marine, and may not be taken or reproduced. Full-resolution PDF drawings may be requested once you are working directly with a project manager, and final dimensions and fitment are always verified as part of the quoting and design process.

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Why Mako Owners Trust New Wire Marine

Mako has been building serious offshore fishing boats since 1967 — and Mako owners are a particular breed. Whether you’re restoring a vintage 171 from the 70s, fishing a 252 on the reef, or running a 282 to the canyons, your dash needs to be reliable, clean, and built to take a beating in saltwater.

We are proud to be one of the most experienced builders of aftermarket Mako switch and dash panels anywhere in the world. Our team works closely with you to ensure our panels match your specific boat’s console geometry, your switch preferences, and your electronics setup — whether you’re running a classic Mercury setup or a modern multi-screen helm.

Whether you own a vintage 25 still on her original trailer, a well-loved 261, or a newer 1901, we likely already have your panel design on file. Our aftermarket Mako dash panels deliver factory-quality fit with your custom specifications.

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Whether you’re doing a DIY repair or upgrading your Mako’s helm, we carry the exact components you need—selected specifically for compatibility with Mako panels and console spaces.

We Know Mako Boats

Mako boats span more than four decades of production, and switch hardware has changed dramatically over that range. Vintage 70s and 80s Makos often have aging toggle switches and pushed circuit breakers that simply aren’t made anymore — we routinely convert these to modern Carling-style rocker switches, which are easier to source, easier to label, and a direct fit in most replacement panels we build.

Newer Tracker-era Makos use Carling-compatible rockers as factory standard, so our switches and actuators are typically a direct fit. Our laser-etched labeling gives you clean, readable identification in any light, and if you prefer a different look, we can convert your panel to push-button switches on request.

Mako has used a wide range of console geometries across production years — particularly between the early Mako 17/20/25 hulls, the 80s and 90s mid-size center consoles, and the modern Tracker-era models. Exact mounting dimensions and switch counts can vary even within the same model number across years, which is why our 216 engineering drawings are such a valuable starting point.

Where previous builds have flagged fitment notes or installation considerations, your project manager can review those details before we ever start production. That institutional knowledge — built up over 123 Mako projects — saves time and prevents surprises during install.

Mako owners tend to be hard-core offshore fishermen — and many are vintage hull restorers who treat their boats as long-term projects. They want a helm that matches the durability of the boat itself: clean layouts, proper circuit protection, marine-grade switches, and materials that hold up to saltwater, sun, and decades of use.

Over time, panels fade, switches corrode, breakers fail, and the original layout stops making sense for the way the boat is rigged today. That’s where a custom dash makes a good Mako run even better — without losing what made it a Mako in the first place.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Use the filters above to search by model and year. Mako has reused similar console layouts across multiple production years, especially within the classic 17/20/25 hulls and the later center console series — so browsing nearby years often surfaces a useful match. If an exact year isn’t listed, a project from a year or two away is usually a valid starting point.
That’s normal. Our directory is extensive but not exhaustive — not every project has been uploaded yet. Many Mako dash panels share geometry across model years and trim levels, and some layouts appear under slightly different model names. If you don’t see an exact match, we may still have it on file. And we can absolutely start a design from scratch — this is sometimes the better path anyway.
Every project shown is a real dash or switch panel we built for an actual Mako owner. These are not stock templates or concept designs. Each project is backed by engineering drawings, and many include customer-provided reference photos. It’s safe to assume the panels shown are installed and running on someone’s Mako right now.
Yes — vintage Mako restorations are a big part of what we do. Toggle switches, pushed-style breakers, and original Mako gauges are often no longer available, so we typically rebuild the panel using modern Carling rockers and proper marine breakers while matching the original layout and look as closely as you want. Send us photos of your existing panel and we’ll quote a faithful replacement.
Absolutely. We’ve been building custom dash and switch panels for over 15 years in Charleston, SC — well over 10,000 one-off custom projects across more than 1,000 boat brands. We have 60+ employees and 15,000 sq ft of manufacturing space. We’re the largest and most experienced custom panel builder in the US — probably the world. If we don’t have your Mako on file, we’ll build it right.
Request a quote using the form on this page. Reference the project number of any design you like and we’ll pull it up. A project manager will reach out within one business day, review your console with you remotely (photos or video), and walk you through options. Most projects quote and ship within a few weeks.