3D Printing for Boat Parts

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  1. ocgrant

    ocgrant Official Bahamas Boating Ambassador GOLD Sponsor

    Dec 31, 2006
    Miami / Ft Lauderdale
    H2O Therapy
    2006 Sundancer 48
    Novurania 430DL
    Yamaha EX-R
    PADI Divemaster
    Raymarine Electronics
    Cummins QSC 540's
    Man this is very cool, I think I might have to jump into this.
     
  2. Smashpjp

    Smashpjp Active Member

    312
    Aug 3, 2021
    Sandusky, Oh
    2001 340 Sundancer w/ 8.1L 496
    496 Merc 8.1L
    My buddy just got his 4th 3D printer that can do almost 16"x16". He sells stupid tchotchkes on Etsy that funds all of them. I put in a GPSMAP 8610 a year ago and there are still some mounting holes from the previous setup that I was eventually going to put Starboard over. Now we are working on printing a faceplate to go between the mfd plus my newly installed VHF (not shown) and the console. He is going to integrate a Phone mount we can feed a phone charging dongle to it as well as updated hanger bracket for VHF headset. Using UV resistant filament. Project will cost a few bucks
     

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  3. Ramblin' Guy

    Ramblin' Guy Active Member

    147
    Nov 8, 2021
    Grand Haven, MI
    1997 370 Sundancer
    370 hp 7.4 MPI Horizon w/V drives
    I’ve been entertaining making a custom console for my next MFD since there’s no place it’ll fit in the dash. I’d like to gel coat over it to match so it looks like a planned addition. I’m wondering if there are examples of these out there that I can use for inspiration as I design this thing. I might even design them for other folks if I get a workflow down.
     
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  4. Captsteve427

    Captsteve427 Well-Known Member GOLD Sponsor

    325
    Sep 8, 2019
    Long Island, NY
    2007 44 Sundancer
    Cummins
    QSC 8.3L 500
    What about jumping into one of these?

     
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  5. Flyer5

    Flyer5 Well-Known Member SILVER Sponsor

    371
    Dec 2, 2022
    Finger Lakes NY
    1987 Sea Ray 410
    454 Crusaders
    Here it is completed.
     
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  6. jmauld

    jmauld Well-Known Member

    Jun 9, 2020
    Carolina Beach
    2010 Sundancer 390
    2016 Sea Hunt Ultra 211
    Twin 8.1l of gas guzzling iron
    I would go for a ride.
     
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  7. jmauld

    jmauld Well-Known Member

    Jun 9, 2020
    Carolina Beach
    2010 Sundancer 390
    2016 Sea Hunt Ultra 211
    Twin 8.1l of gas guzzling iron
    This is just a thought. But I would consider printing a structure that you want and then layering it with a sheet or two of fiberglass covered with gelcoat. I don’t know what getting the fiberglass to stick to the plastic would entail though.
     
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  8. Riptide III

    Riptide III 3D SILVER Sponsor

    Dec 8, 2007
    Dartmouth MA
    1997 Sea Ray 400DA
    Cat 3116 TA
    1994 Sea Ray Laguna CC 250 Tohatsu
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    This goes to the left of the helm where the radar was on a 1997 400DA. The original is mounted straight up and down. This angles the unit up toward the user. I can’t find a picture of it installed. Maybe this will help give you an idea for your project.
     
  9. bfernald0

    bfernald0 Active Member

    321
    May 18, 2020
    Marina del Rey, California
    340 Sundancer 2001
    8.2L Mercruiser ECT Horizons
    Trying to design and print some new vent hole covers. If they turn out okay, I'll add some pics of the install.

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  10. dtfeld

    dtfeld Water Contrails GOLD Sponsor

    Jun 5, 2016
    Milton, GA
    410 Sundancer
    2001
    12" Axiom and 9" Axiom+ MFD
    Cat 3126 V-Drives
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  11. dtfeld

    dtfeld Water Contrails GOLD Sponsor

    Jun 5, 2016
    Milton, GA
    410 Sundancer
    2001
    12" Axiom and 9" Axiom+ MFD
    Cat 3126 V-Drives
    You can buy those pretty cheap in SS
     
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  12. bfernald0

    bfernald0 Active Member

    321
    May 18, 2020
    Marina del Rey, California
    340 Sundancer 2001
    8.2L Mercruiser ECT Horizons
    I've looked at the ss ones, and am concerned that the slat design would overly restrict airflow. The oem inserts have almost no slats which I assume was done to ensure max airflow for the engines. As I've upgraded from the original 7.4s to 8.2s I'd be concerned about putting anything on there that could inhibit airflow.
     
  13. jmauld

    jmauld Well-Known Member

    Jun 9, 2020
    Carolina Beach
    2010 Sundancer 390
    2016 Sea Hunt Ultra 211
    Twin 8.1l of gas guzzling iron
  14. jmauld

    jmauld Well-Known Member

    Jun 9, 2020
    Carolina Beach
    2010 Sundancer 390
    2016 Sea Hunt Ultra 211
    Twin 8.1l of gas guzzling iron
    Wanted to replace my “in hull” horns with a new set. The new ones are louder but mount differently so I made a new mount that will direct the horns out and seal off the rest of the hole. Not sure if this will hold up but here it is.

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    just need to seal the gaps with some sealant.
     
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  15. jmauld

    jmauld Well-Known Member

    Jun 9, 2020
    Carolina Beach
    2010 Sundancer 390
    2016 Sea Hunt Ultra 211
    Twin 8.1l of gas guzzling iron
    Making some progress on a new version of vent diverters for the forward berth AC. Not completely happy with these but it’s a big improvement over my previous one.
     

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  16. highslice

    highslice Well-Known Member GOLD Sponsor

    Mar 28, 2008
    Table Rock Lake, Hollister Missouri
    270 SLX
    2013 Sea Doo 155 Wake
    496 Mag
    Bravo III
    Corsa
    Did you mount the horns yet?
     
  17. jmauld

    jmauld Well-Known Member

    Jun 9, 2020
    Carolina Beach
    2010 Sundancer 390
    2016 Sea Hunt Ultra 211
    Twin 8.1l of gas guzzling iron
    No I haven’t been to the parts store yet. I want to put a piece of rubber between the mount and hull.
     

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