Kind of what I figured.
I’m going to get the engine going, outdrive rebuilt, gimbal housing ordered. I should have some money leftover and then I’ll do term x.
I’m not doing Holley gauges they look great but crazy expensive. I’m going old school Faria black Chesapeake on teak wood background. I’ll either leave a space for the handheld to mount between the gauges or just make a new one altogether when I do that upgrade. Having tools and wood makes it pretty easy.
I just got a truckload..literally of curly Koa wood. Too bad I’m only using teak but boy is this stuff gorgeous.
These 2 pieces cost me about $100
Got a much better deal…
Just one of my woodpiles… I need a barn
For those wondering..,denatured alcohol, mineral spirits, or water will give you an idea of what it will look like varnished. I like alcohol dissolves quick, cleans the wood surface, and won’t dry it or wet it.