Custom dash panel fabrication and installation on Long Island.
We design and build custom marine dash panels for center consoles, walkarounds, and express cruisers. Flush-mounted electronics, clean switch layout, properly wired helm.
Dash panel fabrication starts with your boat and what you want installed. We template the helm, design the layout, cut and finish the panel, mount your electronics, and wire everything to ABYC standards — all at your marina across Nassau County and Suffolk County.
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What a custom dash panel installation includes
Dash panel work ranges from adding a single flush-mount cutout to a complete helm redesign — new panel material, all new display openings, switch panel layout, and a fully rewired helm. We fabricate in StarBoard (marine-grade HDPE), marine aluminum, fiberglass, and carbon fiber depending on the application and the look you want.
- Dash panel fabrication — StarBoard HDPE, aluminum, fiberglass, carbon fiber
- Flush-mount cutouts for Garmin, Simrad, and Raymarine displays — 7" to 24"
- Switch panel installation and engraved labeling
- Full helm layout redesign and dash panel rebuild
- Garmin GPSMAP, Simrad NSS, and Raymarine Axiom Pro flush-mount builds
- Instrument pod and bracket mounting
- Cable management and full wiring cleanup behind the dash panel
- VHF radio and stereo flush-mount installation
- USB, 12V outlet, and night lighting installation
- Full wiring harness replacement to ABYC standards where needed
From assessment to finished dash panel installation
Every dash panel project starts with a helm assessment. We look at your existing layout, what electronics are going in, cable routing paths, and what the finished dash panel needs to look like. For simple cutout additions we work at the boat. For full dash panel fabrication jobs we may bring the panel to the shop and return it finished.
1. Helm Assessment
We measure the helm, document existing electronics, and map the cable routing paths through the console. Layout decisions happen here — before any cutting.
2. Dash Panel Fabrication
Panel material is templated, cut, and finished to spec — precise display cutouts, clean edges, and any engraving for switch labels. All fabrication is done to fit your specific helm.
3. Installation and Wiring
Electronics are mounted, wired to ABYC marine electrical standards, and fully tested before we leave. Tinned wire, waterproof connectors, properly rated fuses, labeled circuits throughout.
Marine Dash Panel Materials
Which dash panel material is right for your boat?
The material decides how the panel looks in five years, not five weeks. Here is what we actually fabricate with, and when each one makes sense — the same advice we give at the helm, not a catalogue page.
King StarBoard (HDPE)
The workhorse. Marine-grade HDPE that never needs finishing, shrugs off UV and salt, and machines cleanly for flush-mounted displays. Matte finish hides scratches. Our default for most open boats and center consoles.
Acrylic
The glass-black look you see on modern sportfish helms — displays sit behind a smoked acrylic face for a seamless "one screen" effect. Beautiful, but shows scratches and demands careful cutting. Best under a hardtop or enclosure, out of direct spray.
Aluminum
Powder-coated marine aluminum for workboats, commercial vessels and anywhere stiffness matters — big radar displays, heavy switch banks. Handles abuse nothing else will. Needs proper isolation so dissimilar metals never touch.
Carbon fiber
Light, stiff and sharp-looking on performance boats. Real carbon costs real money — most "carbon" dashes are a hydro-dip film over another substrate, which we can also do honestly and at a fraction of the price.
What we recommend
For most Long Island boats: King StarBoard for open helms, acrylic for enclosed ones. We bring samples to the boat so you see the material in your own light before anything gets cut.
Fabricated here, fitted here
Mail-order panel shops make you template your own helm and drill your own mistakes. We template at the boat, fabricate, then install and wire the electronics to ABYC standards — one call owns the whole job.
Dash panel projects from Long Island boats.
Every photo is a completed dash panel installation or fabrication project by LIME on a Long Island boat.
Viking 62 — panel fabrication set
Garmin switch dash panel — labeled & wired
Simrad dual-display helm panel
Viking 62 — full helm electronics panel
Tidewater 28 — dash panel install
Cruisers 3860 — helm panel rebuild
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Dash panel fabrication for every helm layout on Long Island.
We build custom dash panels for the most common boat types on Long Island Sound, the South Shore bays, and offshore. Every helm is different — panel work is always built to fit your specific console, not a generic template.
Center Console Dash Panels
Center consoles are the most common dash panel project we see. Flush-mounted Garmin GPSMAP or Simrad NSS displays, clean switch panel layout, and organized wiring through the console — all built to hold up to a wet, open-air helm.
Walkaround & Express Cruiser Panels
Enclosed helms on walkarounds and express cruisers often have more space — and more complexity. We handle dual or triple display builds, autopilot controls, VHF, stereo, and instrument clusters all integrated into one clean dash panel.
Sportfisher & Viking Helm Panels
Large offshore sportfishers demand the most from a dash panel build — multiple large-format displays, radar controls, FLIR, AIS, and full NMEA 2000 backbone. Raymarine Axiom Pro and Garmin GPSMAP 9000-series flush-mount builds are our most complex and most satisfying projects.
Common questions about dash panel fabrication and installation
What materials do you use for dash panel fabrication?
We use StarBoard (marine-grade HDPE) for most dash panel builds — UV-stable, rot-proof, and cuts cleanly for precise display cutouts. Marine-grade aluminum for high-performance applications. Fiberglass for custom builds where matching existing boat material matters. We recommend the right material for your specific helm and use case.
Can you add a flush-mount cutout to my existing dash panel?
Yes. Adding a flush-mount cutout for a new chartplotter to an existing dash panel is one of the most common jobs we do. We template the opening precisely, cut it clean, and finish the edge so it looks factory. The display mounts flush with the panel face — no surface mount bracket.
How long does a dash panel installation take?
A single display cutout addition: 2–4 hours. A full dash panel fabrication and installation with multiple displays, switch panel, and wiring: 1–3 days. We give you a timeline up front before starting and keep you updated on multi-day builds.
Do you handle the wiring or just the dash panel?
We handle the full project — panel fabrication, display mounting, switch installation, and all wiring behind the panel. A finished dash panel installation from LIME means the helm is fully wired, every switch is labeled, and everything is tested before we leave the boat.
Five-star reviews from Long Island boat owners.
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Great service. Fixed all issues promptly. Would recommend to anyone needing boat servicing.
— Michael B.
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David is the ultimate professional. He installed a new radar and AIS on our boat in up state New York. He knows all the systems and is able to troubleshoot and provide solutions. No job is too big or too small. Highly recommend him!
— Vanessa O.
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Viking 62 electronics overhaul — LIME fabricated a complete new helm panel and integrated every system from scratch. These guys handle big boats and they know what they're doing. NMEA certified, ABYC wiring throughout. Best money I've spent on this boat.
— Rich F., Viking 62 Sportfish
Long Island's most credentialed marine electronics installer.
NMEA Certified MEI. ABYC electrical standards. 5-star reviews on Google. Every dash panel installation we complete is done right — fabricated to fit, wired to hold up at sea, and tested before we leave your boat.
Long Island boat owners consistently leave LIME 5-star reviews. We earn that by doing the job right — proper wiring, correct grounding, and installations that hold up at sea, not just at the dock.
NMEA Certified MEI
ABYC Electrical Standards
Fully Insured
Empire Wind NETP Approved
Ready to schedule your dash panel installation?
Call or text 516-448-6221, or submit a quote request. We respond same day during the season. All field work starts at $280 for the first hour, travel included.
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