Before and After
Below is a small collection of customer submitted install shots and testimonials. We’ve made SO MANY panels (we’re guessing around 10,000 totally custom designs to date). We love when customers send us before/afters, and plan to continue updating this page as we get good ones. Please see also our panel projects page for more examples.
To get started with a design of your own, please see our Online Buyer’s Guide for an overview of the process, and Contact Us if you have any questions at all.
53. 2004 170 Montauk Whaler
We’ve done this panel shape several times in different materials, switch types and layouts. This one is an acrylic material with blue LED rockers, plus the backlit Boston Whaler logo really perked up the switch panel.
This upgraded panel matches the accessories making the helm look refreshed and polished.
Contact us if you’re looking to upgrade your Montauk! Work one-on-one with our panel experts and designers to discuss your options that will work for your specific needs.
Testimonial:
“By far the best customer service of any companies I deal with. They always are great with communication and always call you back. Super fast shipping. You can always count on New Wire Marine!”
-Austen Etherton
52. 2002 Proline 23 Sport White Acrylic Switch Panel Upgrade
One word to describe this upgrade, pristine!
See how black and white complement each other? From white printed switches to black Contura II switches with red lens. We built a bigger panel for extra coverage, the trim tabs are installed in the panel and added a new display as well. Our OCD couldn’t take the uneven switches, good thing the customer added an extra switch to balance the panel. This was designed by our customer, btw.
Material is gloss white acrylic, it also has a backlit Proline logo above the switches (not clearly shown in the picture). Zero-fastener stud mounts to secure the panel in place, seamlessly.
Overall, this dash deserved its clean white panel makeover. Definitely looks sporty!
I just wanted to say thank you to you and the New Wire Marine team. I finished my switch panel installation project last week and the panel fit perfectly and looks great! -Wilson
Testimonial:
“By far one of the best companies I have dealt with in my 44yr lifetime. Serviceminded and supportive and it almost felt like dealing with old acquaintances. Thanks to all whom I have had the privilege to communicate with!”
-Mattias Lindstrand, Sweden
51. NEW Material! 39 Yellowfin Bad-Ass Makeover
Too much reflection, grease and finger-prints all over your dash? If these are the things you’re dealing with right now, we have just the perfect solution for you! This before and after transformation of a classic glossy dash to a solid matte is truly a game-changer to the popular blackout dash trend.
This material is called LuxMatt and it’s phenomenal that takes boating to another level! Easier on the eye, fingerprint resistant, leading to a much cleaner overall look.
Designed to withstand tough, salty conditions, LuxMatt is scratch resistant, abrasion resistant, and virtually smudge proof.
Make your boat stand out with LuxMatt, the future of boating is here!
LuxMatt takes the blackout dash panel trend in sportfishing to a more sophisticated level..
Testimonial:
“It’s just perfect! I’m in the boat business and have been for years. The cost of the panel (I would suppose all of yours would work out like this) far outweighs the time it would take to try to make one by hand (I’ve done that in my past more than once)”
-Jeff Scheule, Atomic Marine and Machine
50. Hydrasports Vector 240 Helm & Dash Remodel
Functionality and style.
You cant go wrong with an acrylic dash and blue LED rockers. Our materials are versatile so mixing and matching them to your preference is not a problem.
We remodeled the helm, removed the glove box and built a panel to cover the entire helm area.
The switches are now in the right hand corner which is very convenient and gives the dash a more polished look. Two displays evenly distributed on the dash. Overall, this transformation is incredible like what we see on a brand new high-end boat.
Testimonial:
“New Wire Marine exceeded my expectations, delivering exactly what I wanted in very high quality. The process was very simple from start to finish. I highly recommend you upgrade your switch panel on your boat using New Wire Marine.”
-Mike G, USP Marine Tuning
49. Bulls Bay 2200 Dash Retrofit in Acrylic
Pretty straightforward upgrade on this one yet a vast improvement! We used a 3/8” thick acrylic material, traditional flush mount for the instruments – allowing the use of sun cover. Backlit white rockers complete with circuit protection beneath them. “No show” stud mounts securing the panel in place.
Perfect layout of instruments and the Bulls Bay logo dead center – we just couldn’t get enough of the photos sent by the customer.
From OLD to GOLD!
Testimonial:
“Taking time to give everyone at New Wire Marine/Rocker Switch Pros, a BIG THANK YOU!!From helping order, emailing and sending easy links to shop, refunding my mistakes, fast turnaround, and fast shipping-it is SO very greatly appreciated! I had made a post on FB on a Skeeter page and someone recommended you in the comments.
I WILL be adding my before and after pics here and on FB and will promote you! Thanks again! Everything looks awesome and fit perfect!”
-David R.
48. 1988 Tahiti Warrior Switch Panel Upgrade
Incredible switch panel upgrade – from a sad panel with hard to read labels to spectacular night readable one. It was fun working with Charles on this project, he sent us the old panel so we can duplicate the shape. See how it fits back to the old spot?
He upgraded his gauges, trim tabs switches and throttle – white steering polished up the look of this helm.
His panel features:
- Backlit Tahiti Warrior logo
- Blue LED rocker switches
- Pinstripe border
We’re very happy with the finished product and we made a very happy customer, too. Win-win!
See Charles’ testimonial below.
Testimonial:
“Just want to say what an amazing job you did on the panel and the wiring. 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐝𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐲 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚 𝐣𝐨𝐛 𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐥 𝐝𝐨𝐧𝐞. From start to finish it was a painless transaction and you were always very quick to respond to emails and changes I threw at you. Best money I’ve spent on any boat and definitely will add to value of the boat. Thank You again.”
-Charles M.
47. Pathfinder 2600 HPS Switch Panel Upgrade
See the difference? Upgraded push button switches, bigger logo and etched labels that are both backlit capable.
These are Carling non-resettable switches, you’re probably wondering about the circuit protection of this panel. Well, the wiring harness is connected to a BlueSea fuse block which is a really great option if you don’t have much space on your panel.
We’ve built hundreds of Pathfinder panels, from small to full dash panels. If you’re wanting to upgrade yours, give us a try!
Here at New Wire, no job is too big or too small!
Testimonial:
“Hello I just wanted to say I receive my order today of the switch covers with the tool. 11 switches took me maybe five minutes to replace my old ones! The new ones I bought from you not only snapped right on with no issues but they look great also. Thank you for your great item you are selling my boat looks 1000 times better then it already does!”
-Keith Lishinsky, Best Truck eq
46. 28′ Southport Dash Revamped!
This is the first ever Southport dash we’ve built in a 0.5” thick acrylic panel.
The Yamaha gauges are aligned with the added Fusion stereo. Then, we put a single-row of switches beneath. Giving us a polished looking dash. MFD 12” display on the top left of the panel, leaving a space on the right side for customer’s future upgrade.
Features the new Southport backlit logo dead center on the panel. 100% dimmable, also the switch backlights.
Unlike most of our acrylic builds, due to no access behind the console we used standard mounting instead of studs on this one. The end-result still looks incredible, though!
Testimonial:
“Thank you very much for the great products & service that you have provided to me as I undertook the rewiring of my boats dash. My boat is 33 years old & desperately needed to be rewired & freshened up at the helm. Your resources were an incredible help to me in doing this.”
-John K., East Northport NY
45. Blacked-Out Acrylic Dash: 34 Regulator
One of the most complex dash shapes we’ve built. We did one but with push-button switches, now with blue LED rockers. The units are completely flushed with the panel face giving us that cockpit glass panel look.
Added feature: Regulator backlit logo
The logo and the rocker switches’ backlights are both dimmable controlled by a matching “Dimmer” switch in the panel.
Loved how we perfected this mounting method especially the Fusion stereo. Look how seamless it is!
44. 2008 Pathfinder 220 Acrylic Panel Set
Amazing job on a 220 Pathfinder. We built three separate panels, one for the dash to mount the same instruments.
For the switch panel, we upgraded the switches with our Contura V top-of-the-line backlit rocker switches.
We also built a separate breaker panel – for a clean looking switch panel.
Acrylic material goes really well with either pushbutton switches or backlit switches and will look like a brand new high-end boat!
If you’re looking to have your PF upgraded, contact us today!
Before
After
Testimonial:
I finished my new dash installation today. 𝐈𝐭 𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐞𝐱𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐥𝐲 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐈 𝐞𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐭 when I began the project.
My new dash panel from New Wire MArine is a 1/4″ taller and 1/2″ longer that the original dash which allowed me to center the gauges, make room for a 2″ trim gauge, and add an additional toggle switch location for the floor lights. I installed all new Faria Dress White gauges and circuit breakers and toggle switches from NWM.
I think it all turned out fantastic, and I am really proud about the way my boat looks now.”
-Terry G.
43. Insane Remodel Work on a 31’ Contender
It was incredible to be part of this amazing 31 Contender build done by our friends down at Boattronics Of North Florida
A truly amazing transformation on this classic hull. We did both the upper and center faces in true 1/2″ acrylic, push button stainless switches, and reverse flush electronics.
Testimonial:
“My name is Tony Eden, head tech and owner of Boattronics. I’ve been rigging boats professionally for 23 years. I’ve tried every switch panel manufacturer out there, and none of them have matched the level of service and quality that we get from New Wire Marine. Its come to the point now, we no longer waste time with any others, and new wire makes all of our panels.
In the first pic, you’ll see the wooden template they send us for advanced panels. No other manufacturer has done this for us, ever. Pic two, you can see the beautiful panel in along with a Yamaha 6yc and a Fusion Appollo. Lastly, the mighty Simrad NSO Evo3 “S” is in place with another specail trim ring they made for us to pull the entire helm together.
Even the most advanced panels ever custom made for a Center Console vessel, NWM nailed it perfectly as they have every time we have used them, over and over again. Thank you so much New Wire Marine!”
-Tony Eden, Boattronics of North Florida
42. Dash Panel Set for ’05 Sea Hunt Triton 220
Another Sea Hunt acrylic dash with pushbutton switches. The tombstone shape, almost similar to the model below with matching trim tab rocker panel.
Instruments: The same GO9 and an upgraded Fusion RA-770 radio – all reverse flush mounted! Backlit SH logo to fill in the spot.
Switches: Bluewater 19mm stainless pushbuttons that illuminate blue at night, and turn red when on.
Accessory: ROKK Wireless phone charger / holder screwed directly into the fiberglass. It holds nearly any sized phone securely… holding it within view AND keeping it charged with no visible cables!
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Testimonial:
“They look great and fit perfectly. I hate to say, but you could charge alot more for the tool than $4! Makes it easy.”
-Clyde H
41. 22BX Seahunt All Out Dash Panel Upgrade
Another Seahunt dash panel set, this time on a 22BX. 1/2” structural acrylic… not a veneer. Stud mounts on the back of the panel for an extra clean and sleek mounting, push buttons, precision cutouts for electronics.
Reverse flush mounted instruments looking seamless. Illuminated Sea Hunt logo and switch labels, fully functional with wireless phone charger.
Installation by After Hours Marine.
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After:
After, Illuminated:
Testimonial:
“I can’t say enough good things about this place! I had a switch panel custom built on 4/06/18, fast forward for to now (September 2019) I had a few of the rocker switches fail on me, I rode up to new wire, explained what I had going on and having all intentions of just buying 3 new rocker switches and going on about my business they had me leave my switch panel with them and they replaced all 6 switches free of charge and had it ready for me to pick it up the following day when they opened! That’s over the top customer service in my opinion that you don’t really see anymore!”
-Grady Bowman, SC
40. 36 Yellowfin Helm Remodel and CZone Removal
Incredible job on the helm remodel on this 36 Yellowfin, by our local dealer Asheton Adams. This was an amazing transformation on a really awesome boat. No more CZone, all current switching modern push buttons with a beautiful acrylic dash with logo and text backlighting.
…No more CZone…
Contact us if you’re interested in a similar project for your Yellowfin today.
Testimonial:
“Looks awesome!!! A definite upgrade to the light panel for my car hauler trailer.”
-Derek H.
39. 29 Proline Acrylic Dash Upgrade
Before and after makeover of a 29’ Proline. Glossy acrylic material with surface mounted instruments. BLUEWATER 19mm push button switches, these switches have a Blue LED ring that lights up with the Nav lights and then turns RED when the switch is pushed to the on position – really cool feature though!
Install done by one of our local Dealers – DC Specialties (Roby Craven) 843 908 5062
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Testimonial:
“ From design to delivery of my new electrical switch panel New Wire Marine made this chapter of restoring my 30 FT Bertram Moppie a seamless pleasure . The panel arrived on time and flawless and is now a feature at the helm of the boat where there was once a near useless eyesore. The laser etched Bertram logo is an especially nice detail and that, along with the backlighting gets the boat a lot of complements. You are welcome to have any prospective clients call or write me anytime for a well deserved 5-star rating.
Thank You Team New Wire”
-Rick M., Canada
38. 35 Everglades Dash Panel Upgrade
Another great dash remodel project on a 35 Everglades. This one included two large Simrads, and a bunch of push button switches. The dash is gloss blackout theme, and for this Everglades helm remodel we also included some remove battery switches. This switch panel for a 35 Everglades boat really improves the appearance.
The new black boat dash theme helps to make the boat look newer and keep reflection down more than the white. Installation on this project was done by our dealer Mike Schultz up at Shore Thing Electronics in Forked River NJ. Reach him for a similar project at (732)-604-5759 if you are in the area. Otherwise, let us know, and we’d be happy to help!
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Testimonial:
“Thanks to your team for the professional way you guys operate, really impressive. New switches look great”
-David G.
37. 2008 Mako 181 Switch Panel Replacement
Really nice looking upgraded switch panel for a Mako 181. This 2008 model Mako 181 had the original switch panel, and the owner was looking to upgrade.
We went with our contura V switches, on black material to match a kind of OEM look. But with new white gauges, and a backlit Mako logo, it brings this old Mako 181 switch panel into the modern era.
Also as you can see all the rocker switches are backlit.
Testimonial:
“I couldn’t believe how good it came out, and having opted for it pre-wired, how easy it was to install. Not only does it look and function great, but I was also able to add 3 additional switches in the same space.”
-Chris S.
36. 42 Yellowfin Dash Panel Remodel & CZone Removal
Another CZone removal project. This time on a 42 Yellowfin. This boat is a beast – but the owner was tired of using the tiny little awkward control box to turn his devices on and off.
We were able to remove the CZone system entirely, and upgrade the brain of the electrical system to modern stylish push button switches.
We also blacked out the dash with with true ½” acrylic, chamfered edges, stud mounts… none of that thin “overlay” stuff that cracks in a year.
CZone is one of those distributed electrical systems. Yellowfin boats have used them and other now-defunct similar ones for years. The feedback we get is it’s the one thing about an otherwise fabulous boat that many owners don’t really love.
Our dash panels not only improve the appearance of a few-year-old Yellowfin, but also complete delete the need for CZone. No more fiddling with menus on a 3” screen to turn your livewell on… and make your boat like (or better) than the brand new hulls!
Contact us for info on getting CZone off your Yellowfin today!
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Testimonial:
“ My old switches were worn out and couldn’t read them. My new panel is amazing and looks great. Had panel wired which made it very easy to hook up. Thank you