where to get this console?

jvb · 30 August 2009, 16:24

hi,
i am looking for this kind of console to fit a used searider 5.4.

i like the height and the angle of the wheel as well as the generel layout.
i think it will work much better than the original RN console height on a searider.
where could i find something like this, how much would the fitting cost / how complicated would it be?
any advise highly appreciated.
jvb

JSP · 30 August 2009, 16:28

This is similar
http://rib.net/forum/showpost.php?p=302143&postcount=95
Contact DM on here.

chewy · 30 August 2009, 16:34

Leeway do something similar.

Tim M · 30 August 2009, 17:38

Outhill do a very similar one - £560.

In terms of replacing it, not very difficult. The old one should simply unbolt from the deck. You'll need to remove console box, steering, electrics etc and install in the new console then plug everything back in. The only slightly tricky obstacle I can see with a 5.4 Searider is that there is a raised bit of deck where the console goes. Depending on size of the new one you might need to remove this. Its basically just a lump of wood glassed onto the top of the deck, so can be removed relatively easily. Once you've got it out you'd have to glass over the deck where it once was, then repaint the whole deck with something.

If you're handy and capable you could do it in a weekend.

Zubenelgenubi · 31 August 2009, 14:01

Tim,

What is the purpose of the piece of wood glassed on to the deck?

chewy · 31 August 2009, 14:08

Isn't it where the bolts that the hold the console down go through?

Steve_B · 31 August 2009, 20:58

Why not contact a Valiant dealer and see if they can supply this for you?

If you have any probs, I know a good one in Christchurch.

Steve

jvb · 27 October 2009, 12:31

hi guys,
thank you for the advice.
i tried to find the vailiant console through dealers, but it didnt really work out (the one in christchurch doesnt have any).

tried to contact DM as i like the ones he had done - couldnt get hold of him.

didnt like the outhill one, looks a little too flimsy.

will try on "bits and pieces" now.

any new ideas appreciated.

Searider · 27 October 2009, 16:15

I had an Outhill JC3T in my 5.4 Searider. Just the job. Only negative was that the seat was a bit wide.

Room for a 100 litre tank under the seat and some stowage forward.

butty · 27 October 2009, 19:25

what about this:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NEW-JOCKEY-CON...item22fffb801d

PeterR · 27 October 2009, 20:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by jvb

hi guys,
thank you for the advice.
i tried to find the vailiant console through dealers, but it didnt really work out (the one in christchurch doesnt have any).

tried to contact DM as i like the ones he had done - couldnt get hold of him.

didnt like the outhill one, looks a little too flimsy.

will try on "bits and pieces" now.

any new ideas appreciated.

The Valiant suppliers are only 30 miles from me and i have spoken to them several times ,i could contact them if you like or give you there number and you could do it direct if you wanted .just let me know.Regards Peter