Hey John
You know what they say about opinions and how everyone has one [img]images/icons/tongue.gif[/img]
I have/had the same console and have changed and refigured it several times over the years as new electronics come on the market or you see someone else's idea that makes you want to change yours. I think that because of rough days bouncing around and trying to tweak Chart & Depth Sounder's knobs and buttons and getting a good view because of glare or other outside elements you need to put the gauges on the left and your electronics on the right so your looking directly at them. This move also might cause some interference to the accuracy of your compass at it sits

so it too might have to find a new location as well.
Just some thoughts and good luck [img]images/icons/grin.gif[/img]