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did you replace all of the switches or just the covers?
I paid NewWireMarine to do the entire thing. That includes new switches, circuit breakers, the acrylic black backing plate and a wiring harness.

That said, they are really easy to work with as a company and should be able to customize whatever you need. (Just cover, switches and covers, the works.. or custom covers)

For example, while it isn't shown in this photo, I ended up removing the Radar switch as it's controlled by the Furuno unit and wasn't needed.
What I did want was an AIS Silence switch so that I can stop broadcasting AIS when it isn't wanted. They didn't have a pre-made switch for AIS, but I was able to have them do a custom cover for AIS with a little antenna icon. It matches the other switches perfectly and as "AIS Silence".

Can't say enough about NewWire... The quality is superb, as is their customer service.
 

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One minor word of caution... I've found that the LED backlights are very bright and am in the process of adding a BlueSea dimmer to the system.
I'd recommend this highly if you run at night.
In today's world, I have to place a towel over the switch panel at night so I don't' loose my night vision.
 

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We sell direct from Grady switch cover replacements here at Taylor Marine Center. They are exact to what came on the Grady's from 2001-2009. We carry the following in stock:

Accessory
Nav Light
Fwd. Bilge
Aft Bilge
Horn (red)
Water Pressure
Raw Water
W/S Wiper
Cockpit Light
Macerator
Main/Aux Fuel
Elec. Box
Livewell

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Josh
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The only problem with those Josh is that they are printed switches and not laser engraved.
As a result, the labels will eventually wear off.
The ones I used from NewWire are laser engraved. The LED backlight shines through the lettering so that it can easily be seen at night and wont wear off.
 

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One minor word of caution... I've found that the LED backlights are very bright and am in the process of adding a BlueSea dimmer to the system.
I'd recommend this highly if you run at night.
In today's world, I have to place a towel over the switch panel at night so I don't' loose my night vision.

Would red have been better to go with? Although, my panel is to my right, not directly in front of my line of sight.

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Would red have been better to go with? Although, my panel is to my right, not directly in front of my line of sight.

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Red is supposed to be better at night. I agree.
I think the dimmer will do the trick for me though. Otherwise I may eventually change color too.
Hopefully it does because I do like the way the blue looks
 

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We sell direct from Grady switch cover replacements here at Taylor Marine Center. They are exact to what came on the Grady's from 2001-2009. We carry the following in stock:

Accessory
Nav Light
Fwd. Bilge
Aft Bilge
Horn (red)
Water Pressure
Raw Water
W/S Wiper
Cockpit Light
Macerator
Main/Aux Fuel
Elec. Box
Livewell

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Josh
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Are these still available? I have a 2006 Tournament 225 in desperate need of rocker switch covers.
 

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Thanks to all who contributed here. I'm a new to me Tournament 205 owner and wanted to do something about the old, illegible rocker switch covers. I just put my order in with New Wire Marine and will update with before/after pics once they arrive. Thanks again!
 

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Here are the before/after pics. Thanks again all and thanks New Wire Marine. Great service. 29D88AC7-4F67-400F-8C51-E1B0E602BE59.jpegC0238751-C24A-4A97-A059-2D098E1BDC30.jpeg4D412F7A-9922-465A-9E85-283187E48624.jpeg
 
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I have the switch for gas on my '04' 33 Express. When I switch it I see no difference in my display. I see both fuel tanks on the right hand side of gauge via hash marks.
So what is the rocker actually displaying ? Is it fuel flow and usage? I thought at first it was a way to switch tanks. this is no longer my belief.
 

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We sell direct from Grady switch cover replacements here at Taylor Marine Center. They are exact to what came on the Grady's from 2001-2009. We carry the following in stock:

Accessory
Nav Light
Fwd. Bilge
Aft Bilge
Horn (red)
Water Pressure
Raw Water
W/S Wiper
Cockpit Light
Macerator
Main/Aux Fuel
Elec. Box
Livewell

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Josh
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Can you send a direct link to where the switches can be viewed please?
 

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Can you send a direct link to where the switches can be viewed please?
I just received a set of replacement covers from New Wire Marine. Such a huge difference for short money. It will make my experience captaining the boat much easier as now my crew can easily find the wash down switch for instance.

combined with a pair of new screens, it feels like a much newer boat.
 

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