RDE-17 Replacing grommet (rubber) goes around the control panel (face plate)

[outboardnut]

Has anyone one come up with a MacGyver type solution to replacing the grommet (rubber) that goes around the control panel (face plate). Call me cheap but -I know Ny Marine sells replacement but I really don’t want to pay that much. I was thinking about using the clear rubber that goes on the louver from a glass block window. But I’m thinking the space on the clear rubber would be too wide.

[crosbyman]

have you tried slicing a thin walled…. rubber hose lenghtwise and wrapping it around the face place

black Goop will hold it in place when dry

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[speedlinerbu]

I am going to try this:
https://www.mcmaster.com/mv1548784448/#catalog/8507K43

[outboardnut]

rubber hose is round needs flat service

[outboardnut]

speedliner can u please let me know how it works
thanks

[crosbyman]

thin walled…

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[labrador-guy]

I have used automotive vaccume hose. Split the hose half way though. Glue it on with some trim cement. Long ago in my biking days, we called that cement “gorilla snot”! A block of wood with a slot cut in it, the size of the hose you buy, will hold the hose while you cut it half way through.

dale

[speedlinerbu]

Be glad to. Waiting on warmer weather. Shop is freezing!

[outboardnut]

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