Switches

I am looking for some of the black rocker switches that have the writing or illustration of use on them. Such as Nav., Livewell, Bilge, Etc...

Made by Carlingswitch. You want the "Contura" model.

If you buy the switches individually, you'll pay $10 and up for them on Ebay. But......here's what you do if you need more than just one. Do a search on Ebay for (dash, dashboard, panel, switch,switches,cluster) under "boat parts".Make sure you use the parenthesis.

Sometimes, you'lll find a good deal on a whole dash cluster with the carlingswitches on them. I bought a brand-new plastic dash panel from a seller named "lowe boats" (Or something like that) that had 2 gauges, 5 illuminated carlingswitches AND a livewell timer, all for $19 plus $5 shipping.

The thing with Ebay is being patient, and lucky. I try to never bid til the last minute.

The rockers are replaceable, so if the switch has the same functions, but not labeled how you want, you can just get a cover. If you go to buy these things new, go to an electrical supply-house that will sell to the public, and order them. Im sure these boat places will mark them way up there......

West Marine charges 28.99 for ONE SWITCH http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/roll.gif http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/roll.gif http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/roll.gif

http://www.esnipe.com

Hard to believe everyone doesn't use this - It automatically places a bid for you at the last possible moment. I've used it for every e-bay purchase I've ever made.

Switches are not cheap. Especially the good ones. I have been pricing them on e-Barf too. I had no idea they were so high.

I need a 6 switch panel , but the ones that they have listed are out of my budget. I have been looking at other places to find them as well.

I just saw a 4 switch panel go for $20 with only 1 bidder. The good Contura switches. I was watching it, but I didnt check back until it was too late.

We cheapskates need to get together so we dont bid against each other!

There's a lot of panels on there, but that seller 'lowe boats' has some serious bargains, keeps adding stuff every week.

He's got a built-in plano tacklebox for $20 with 1 bidder. Are any of you that bidder? If not, I might have to try and snatch it!