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SounderSolutions
Joined: 02 Mar 2014 Posts: 74 City/Region: Whidbey Island
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2009
C-Dory Model: 255 Tomcat
Vessel Name: Frequent-C
Photos: FREQUENT-C
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Posted: Mon Jan 24, 2022 12:17 am Post subject: Tomcat Electronics dash removal |
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Good evening all! I am trying to figure out how to remove the dash above the helm on a 2009 Tomcat. I have two radios that need to be replaced but cannot get the dash loose. I thought maybe the buttons would unscrew but no luck.
Any hints or help would be appreciated. _________________ Steve and Launa
Frequent-C (2009 Tomcat 255)
2009 Trophy Pro 2359
Frequent-C (2006 Tomcat 24)
Tired Again (2011 Thundjet Luxor) |
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ssobol
Joined: 27 Oct 2012 Posts: 3370 City/Region: SW Michigan
State or Province: MI
C-Dory Year: 2008
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: SoBELLE
Photos: SoBelle
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Posted: Mon Jan 24, 2022 10:36 am Post subject: Re: Tomcat Electronics dash removal |
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SounderSolutions wrote: | Good evening all! I am trying to figure out how to remove the dash above the helm on a 2009 Tomcat. I have two radios that need to be replaced but cannot get the dash loose. I thought maybe the buttons would unscrew but no luck.
Any hints or help would be appreciated. |
Are you talking about the shelf in the overhead? Don't know about the Tomcat, bit on my 22 cruiser the fit is really, really tight. The shelf can only be removed on hot days when the cabin expands due to the heat. Even then it is a tight fit. |
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thataway
Joined: 02 Nov 2003 Posts: 20803 City/Region: Pensacola
State or Province: FL
C-Dory Year: 2007
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: thataway
Photos: Thataway
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Posted: Mon Jan 24, 2022 10:44 am Post subject: |
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How about a photo? The buttons could cover screws. "Buttons" usually pop right off. I don't remember anything like that on my 2006 TC 255.
Can you access this area from the bunk forward of the console? _________________ Bob Austin
Thataway
Thataway (Ex Seaweed) 2007 25 C Dory May 2018 to Oct. 2021
Thisaway 2006 22' CDory November 2011 to May 2018
Caracal 18 140 Suzuki 2007 to present
Thataway TomCat 255 150 Suzukis June 2006 thru August 2011
C Pelican; 1992, 22 Cruiser, 2002 thru 2006
Frequent Sea; 2003 C D 25, 2007 thru 2009
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Home port: Pensacola FL |
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SounderSolutions
Joined: 02 Mar 2014 Posts: 74 City/Region: Whidbey Island
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2009
C-Dory Model: 255 Tomcat
Vessel Name: Frequent-C
Photos: FREQUENT-C
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Posted: Mon Jan 24, 2022 7:49 pm Post subject: |
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ssobol wrote: |
Are you talking about the shelf in the overhead? Don't know about the Tomcat, bit on my 22 cruiser the fit is really, really tight. The shelf can only be removed on hot days when the cabin expands due to the heat. Even then it is a tight fit. |
Yup, that's the shelf/dash I'm talking about. It houses the stereo and VHF which I would like to replace.
thataway wrote: | How about a photo? The buttons could cover screws. "Buttons" usually pop right off. I don't remember anything like that on my 2006 TC 255.
Can you access this area from the bunk forward of the console? |
I will post a photo when she comes back from the rigger. Getting a couple items installed before the big splash day.
The forward part of it butts right up to the bulkhead above the windows. No access that way that I can see. I thought maybe the buttons unscrewed but no luck. Maybe they pop off? |
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thataway
Joined: 02 Nov 2003 Posts: 20803 City/Region: Pensacola
State or Province: FL
C-Dory Year: 2007
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: thataway
Photos: Thataway
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Posted: Mon Jan 24, 2022 9:09 pm Post subject: |
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If it is the shelf above the driver in the center of the boat, earlier boats had that held in place by the same bolts which held the outside hand rail in place.
Buttons would pop off if they are covering a screw. |
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gulfcoast john
Joined: 14 Dec 2012 Posts: 989 City/Region: PENSACOLA
State or Province: FL
C-Dory Year: 2010
C-Dory Model: 255 Tomcat
Vessel Name: Cat O' Mine
Photos: CAT O' MINE
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Posted: Mon Jan 24, 2022 10:42 pm Post subject: |
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Agree, measure topside rail mount distances compared to inside rail mount distances to confirm. Top and bottom rail mounts bolt into each other. Clever.
Cheers!
John _________________ John and Eileen Highsmith
2010 Tom Cat 255, Cat O' Mine
Yamaha F150, LXF150 |
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SounderSolutions
Joined: 02 Mar 2014 Posts: 74 City/Region: Whidbey Island
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2009
C-Dory Model: 255 Tomcat
Vessel Name: Frequent-C
Photos: FREQUENT-C
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Posted: Mon Jan 31, 2022 10:18 am Post subject: |
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With the boat back from the shop and all your input, I have it figured out. I had never seen a button covering a screw like this before. Appreciate the help!
Steve C |
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ricka
Joined: 05 May 2019 Posts: 50 City/Region: Yreka
State or Province: CA
C-Dory Year: 2020
C-Dory Model: 255 Tomcat
Photos: ricka
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Posted: Mon Jan 31, 2022 11:34 am Post subject: |
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Our overhead is held up with screws which are covered with the upholstered buttons, just use something flat to pop the button off to gain access to the screw head.
Hope this helps _________________ previuos vessels
1976 ORION TRIHULL 15
1984 BOSTON WHALER 17 MONTAUK
1996 BOSTON WHALER 21 CONQUEST
2006 BOSTON WHALER 17 MONTAUK |
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