1999 - Fiesta Vee 242 Parts questions

LevesqueOnline

Good Day,

I bought the 242 last year and have been working to find some replacement parts. I am a boat newbie by the way, it is my first

I need to replace the dash panels as they are extremely faded which was apparently common. I found this which looks to be the only place which makes replacements, checking in to see if these are good.

Rinker 242 Fiesta Vee Reproduction Dash Panel set 1999 - FPMarine

I also need to replace the hatch at the front of the boat, the handles are off it and its really rough so would prefer to replace the whole unit. Any idea how I can find a replacement? I would suspect with hatches they aren't boat specific?

Liberty44140

I’ve used flounder pounder before for parts and had good luck with them 

aero3113

WoW, I wish I knew about that website when I had my 242. I searched forever and finally found a used panel in great condition. I would double check and triple check you switch layout. For instance, my switch panel didn’t have that rotary knob and I think the switches were labeled different. Also, not as many switches and breakers. My 242 was a 2001.

TonyG13

Lots of us have used New Wire Marine for dash parts (switches, etc.) - and they also fabricate custom panels to your specifications...

https://newwiremarine.com/custom-marine-switch-panels

TonyG13

Bomar and Lewmar are probably the most common hatch brands. Readily available through a number of places. You'd need to measure your size opening to find a match.

Here's an example of what WM carries...

https://www.westmarine.com/boat-hatches/

Great Lakes Skipper also carries a bunch.