Page 1 of 2 12 LastLast
Results 1 to 20 of 31
  1. 10-04-2019, 07:08 PM #1
    Tx Champ
    Tx Champ is offline
    Born on th Llano Estacado Tx Champ's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jun 2004
    Location
    Abilene, TX
    Posts
    20,841

    Thumbs Up Rocker Switch Pros

    Many of you know I'm building a cockpit switch panel to replace the MegaLink panel in my 210. I looked at the vendors I have listed in my reference info post that is pinned. When I was looking them over, Rocker Switch Pros was the only one that showed horizontal labeling. They have an interactive page where you can submit your text and/or symbols on the switch actuator. For my application, I wanted something a little closer to the factory actuators, but customized somewhat. So I sent an e-mail asking about customization and it was promptly answered. They can make the actuators any way you want them. Mine are going to be laser etched and back lit with white lights in the switch bodies. Below is the initial artwork for my switches. I've made a couple of changes and resubmitted and am awaiting my final proof and pricing. If their finished product is anything like their service, you can't go wrong with them!

    Switches-b.jpg
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  2. Lea
    Lea is offline
    Champion Boats Moderator Lea's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2004
    Location
    Franklin, VA
    Posts
    48,840
    #2 10-04-2019, 07:15 PM
    Attachment not working for me. Says "invalid attachment".???
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  3. Tx Champ
    Tx Champ is offline
    Born on th Llano Estacado Tx Champ's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jun 2004
    Location
    Abilene, TX
    Posts
    20,841
    #3 10-04-2019, 07:21 PM
    Hmmm, working for me. Let me try another device

    Working for my on my phone, delete the thread and I'll re-post
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  4. Lea
    Lea is offline
    Champion Boats Moderator Lea's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2004
    Location
    Franklin, VA
    Posts
    48,840
    #4 10-04-2019, 07:31 PM
    No need...it is working now...as a thumbnail. Earlier, it showed as Attachment link. Odd, but all good now.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  5. getfished
    getfished is offline
    Member
    Join Date
    Jun 2008
    Location
    TN
    Posts
    13,452
    #5 10-04-2019, 07:37 PM
    Looks good. Any particular reason you didn't put the recirc switches next to each other ?
    GETFISHED !!!
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  6. LAKE EFFECT
    LAKE EFFECT is offline
    Member
    Join Date
    Apr 2014
    Location
    South Bend, IN
    Posts
    149
    #6 10-04-2019, 07:41 PM
    Very nice.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  7. Tx Champ
    Tx Champ is offline
    Born on th Llano Estacado Tx Champ's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jun 2004
    Location
    Abilene, TX
    Posts
    20,841
    #7 10-04-2019, 07:42 PM
    They will be in the panel. I'm going to keep the orientation and position of the MegaLink pad. That's just a proof for the actuators/covers. I'll post a picture when I get it assembled and another when I get done with the conversion.
    Last edited by Tx Champ; 10-04-2019 at 07:47 PM.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  8. grout-scout
    grout-scout is offline
    Banned
    Join Date
    Aug 2011
    Location
    Boerne & Three Rivers, Texas
    Posts
    18,061
    #8 10-04-2019, 10:46 PM
    Should look really nice!
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  9. Tx Champ
    Tx Champ is offline
    Born on th Llano Estacado Tx Champ's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jun 2004
    Location
    Abilene, TX
    Posts
    20,841
    #9 10-05-2019, 08:28 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by grout-scout View Post
    Should look really nice!
    Hope so ... by my calculation, it's gonna be about $260 for the 11 switches & actuators.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  10. grout-scout
    grout-scout is offline
    Banned
    Join Date
    Aug 2011
    Location
    Boerne & Three Rivers, Texas
    Posts
    18,061
    #10 10-05-2019, 09:21 AM
    Ouch. But the experience will be priceless...
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  11. ChampioNman
    ChampioNman is offline
    SC Club Moderator ChampioNman's Avatar
    Join Date
    May 2004
    Location
    Crawfordville, FL/Lake Hartwell, SC
    Posts
    71,276
    #11 10-05-2019, 10:34 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by grout-scout View Post
    Ouch. But the experience will be priceless...
    That's just pocket watch pocket money for Reggie.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  12. R Warner
    R Warner is offline
    Member
    Join Date
    Apr 2007
    Location
    Tahlequah, OKLA
    Posts
    2,297
    #12 10-05-2019, 10:56 AM
    What else do you have to buy to complete this project? I’ve got an 07 200 and I’m afraid I’ll have to do this sooner or later
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  13. Tx Champ
    Tx Champ is offline
    Born on th Llano Estacado Tx Champ's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jun 2004
    Location
    Abilene, TX
    Posts
    20,841
    #13 10-05-2019, 11:11 AM
    There is a breaker panel, a main harness and a bow panel. Ranger parts has a few breaker & bow panels, but there are no more harnesses. I got the last one of those they had.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  14. R Warner
    R Warner is offline
    Member
    Join Date
    Apr 2007
    Location
    Tahlequah, OKLA
    Posts
    2,297
    #14 10-05-2019, 11:12 AM
    Oh that sucks...so there aren’t any other options?
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  15. Tx Champ
    Tx Champ is offline
    Born on th Llano Estacado Tx Champ's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jun 2004
    Location
    Abilene, TX
    Posts
    20,841
    #15 10-05-2019, 11:16 AM
    Not presently, unfortunately. There could be a solution in the works, but nothing for sure yet.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  16. grout-scout
    grout-scout is offline
    Banned
    Join Date
    Aug 2011
    Location
    Boerne & Three Rivers, Texas
    Posts
    18,061
    #16 10-05-2019, 02:06 PM
    Reg, how many years did they have the MegaLink system, all the way to 2013?

    I know I’d be able to rewire one, but the back would be a sore mofo after this mess. I tell you what, I’ll save you some hassle, I’ll give you $10k for that 210, since it doesn’t currently work properly & all.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  17. Tx Champ
    Tx Champ is offline
    Born on th Llano Estacado Tx Champ's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jun 2004
    Location
    Abilene, TX
    Posts
    20,841
    #17 10-05-2019, 02:50 PM
    As far as I know, 06-09. There's still a question whether the 2010s had MegaLink or switches. 2011 Stratos came with switches.

    My baby has been sitting in storage since mid July while I decided what to do. Thought about building a breaker box to replace the controller in the rear of the boat. It would plug into the existing wiring and would require a harness from there to a switch panel at the console and one at the bow. I'm going to try and get my old harness out without destroying it so I can play with that idea.

    I did get it out the Sunday they had the BBQ for Jerry Hunter (Elm Creek). WB, Barney & I wanted to look Ivie over before lunch, so I hard wired my 12" HDS up to the battery . Felt good to have her out on the water.

    Contrary to Fred's beliefs, I'm on a fixed income now. Believe it was Skip that said, "you youngsters need to work hard so my SS checks will be good!" Anyway, this one needs to last me. As soon as the rest of my parts come in, I'll have her back in service within 2-3 days.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  18. Lea
    Lea is offline
    Champion Boats Moderator Lea's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2004
    Location
    Franklin, VA
    Posts
    48,840
    #18 10-05-2019, 05:59 PM
    I think there were only a few 2010s (They were caught in the middle of the 09 Genmar bankruptcy) ....They came out of the TN factory and had Megalink.

    Switches were not reintroduced on our Champs until they were bought by PE and moved to Flippin....and were badged as Stratos Elites.
    Last edited by Lea; 10-05-2019 at 06:05 PM.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  19. Tx Champ
    Tx Champ is offline
    Born on th Llano Estacado Tx Champ's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jun 2004
    Location
    Abilene, TX
    Posts
    20,841
    #19 10-05-2019, 06:40 PM
    I did a search and the first I see of the conversion is post #10 in this thread http://www.bbcboards.net/showthread....tch+conversion on 5/9/2011.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  20. grout-scout
    grout-scout is offline
    Banned
    Join Date
    Aug 2011
    Location
    Boerne & Three Rivers, Texas
    Posts
    18,061
    #20 10-05-2019, 08:36 PM
    That stinks, not enough demand for an outside party to build a replacement then.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
Page 1 of 2 12 LastLast
« Previous Thread | Next Thread »