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    Default Where to mount shark eye nav

    I was just searching through old threads looking for some ideas and ran across a few shark eye navigations. I always liked the idea of not having anything up front in view, and being able to only turn a switch and having the navigation come on. I was always worried about cutting into the fiberglass, but after looking around I went ahead and bought them. No turning back now!

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    1) I just painted the outside of the boat so I would like this to be as clean as possible when installing. What would you use to safely cut into the fiberglass (high tide 1503). I think the hole is suppose to be roughly 2" x 3 ". The last thing I want is to cut the hole larger and then have to go back and repair. I was thinking of a 1.5" or 2" hole saw bit, then shave it down to make the oval ?

    2) I have seen most navigation on the side hull, but I was thinking of putting them up front on the top sidewalls. Bad idea? I attached an old picture but I am referring to; the areas closest to the nose.
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    Quote Originally Posted by coot nasty View Post
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    Tape then hole saw
    Last edited by SouthernWake; 07-25-2019 at 02:50 PM.

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    measure twice

    hardin marine has a stainless set alot smaller than some if you're concerned with space......top notch stuff
    https://www.hardin-marine.com/p-7412...ghts-pair.aspx
    Last edited by cleancutredneck; 07-25-2019 at 03:05 PM.

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    You can also get some that fit into the rub rail.....they are pretty cool.

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    Quote Originally Posted by SouthernWake View Post
    This

    Tape then hole saw
    Ahh, good thought ! That's why I was looking at the 1.5" hole saw bit, I was worried if it split then I would have a little extra room to "clean" it up.


    Quote Originally Posted by cleancutredneck View Post
    measure twice

    hardin marine has a stainless set alot smaller than some if you're concerned with space......top notch stuff
    https://www.hardin-marine.com/p-7412...ghts-pair.aspx
    Quote Originally Posted by Sheep View Post
    You can also get some that fit into the rub rail.....they are pretty cool.

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    thanks, I got the T-H Marine ones. The ones you showed are nice though!

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