Dana Billet Side Mount Controls - Group buy! We need at least 4 more people.

[LargeOrangeFont]

Just spoke to Bob.
I am #5
Confirmed and paid.
More are welcome to join in on offer but we have minimum

Great, thank you!!

 

[evantwheeler]

If anyone missed out on this group buy or doesnt like to be a part of a group, or doesnt want to wait, i have a new in box Dana control for sale in clear anodize, for right hand side install.

[SOLD] - New In Box - Dana Marine Side Mount Off Shore Controls - Clear Anodize

I loved this control in my last boat, best money I spent on the boat, so I bought this for my new to me boat. I used the new to me boat once this year and I'm over it. This won't get installed and it won't add any true value in resale of the boat. I waited 2 months for this after placing the...

www.riverdavesplace.com

 

[LargeOrangeFont]

I need to ping @Marine Industries West on this as I think we have the 5 now.

 

[Jay Dub]

I need to ping @Marine Industries West on this as I think we have the 5 now.

I was part of the original group buy. Has anyone received their order yet? I have not

 

[LargeOrangeFont]

I was part of the original group buy. Has anyone received their order yet? I have not

No. I think we have to nudge Bob.

 

[Marine Industries West]

Wrapping up today boys......

 

[Jay Dub]

Wrapping up today boys......

Thank you for the update. Those look great. Like pieces of industrial art.

 

[LargeOrangeFont]

Wrapping up today boys...... View attachment 1050001

Those look great. Thank you sir!

 

[LuauLounge]

When I bought mine, I left it on the coffee table for a week to admire the work.

 

[LargeOrangeFont]

Thanks @Marine Industries West. I picked up my controls on Thursday. Magnificent!

Only problem is now I think this is gonna make my steering wheel look like crap. I might have to get a new billet steering wheel.

 

[FreeBird236]

Thanks @Marine Industries West. I picked up my controls on Thursday. Magnificent!

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Only problem is now I think this is gonna make my steering wheel look like crap. I might have to get a new billet steering wheel.

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Check with 460 I think he has red ones.

 

[LargeOrangeFont]

Ok I finally got these controls installed a week ago. They work amazing, I’m very happy with them.

Anyone else have an issue with the buttons? My trim buttons on the throttle started acting up after a couple days of use. First trim up became inconsist, then trim down. They only work intermittently now. I just did some troubleshooting with my installer and we determined it is indeed button. The wiring is all fine.

I’m going to hit up @Marine Industries on Monday to see if he can get me some new buttons. I was just asking because I wondering if there was a bad batch of buttons.

 

[BUDMAN]

Ok I finally got these controls installed a week ago. They work amazing, I’m very happy with them.

Anyone else have an issue with the buttons? My trim buttons on the throttle started acting up after a couple days of use. First trim up became inconsist, then trim down. They only work intermittently now. I just did some troubleshooting with my installer and we determined it is indeed button. The wiring is all fine.

I’m going to hit up @Marine Industries on Monday to see if he can get me some new buttons. I was just asking because I wondering if there was a bad batch of buttons.

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That would look amazing with a new billet steering wheel

 

[LargeOrangeFont]

That would look amazing with a new billet steering wheel

Yea I’m ordering a EMI wheel and hub on Monday. The Grant wheel looks like crap now as I suspected it would.

I want to see if they will do a red hub and polished center cap for me. It will match the controls better.

 

[River Dirt 2]

 

[HOOTER SLED-]

Work "amazing"....but the buttons have issues....noted.

 

[LargeOrangeFont]

Work "amazing"....but the buttons have issues....noted.

For yore note taking-
Im actually on the water in a boat using the buttons .

There are 0 issues with the parts Dana made in house. This isn’t a call out thread. I’m just asking if anyone else had a similar problem with their buttons as we all bought them at the same time.

 

[River Dirt 2]

For yore note taking-
Im actually on the water in a boat using the buttons .

There are 0 issues with the parts Dana made in house. This isn’t a call out thread. I’m just asking if anyone else had a similar problem with their buttons as we all bought them at the same time.

So far no issues.

 

[HOOTER SLED-]

For yore note taking-
Im actually on the water in a boat using the buttons .

There are 0 issues with the parts Dana made in house. This isn’t a call out thread. I’m just asking if anyone else had a similar problem with their buttons as we all bought them at the same time.

Lol...If you would of just added a "but". That is all.

 

[BingerFang]

Lol...If you would of just added a "but". That is all.

Goes to a forum to get a group discount…. Complains about product quality

 

[LuauLounge]

I bought mine from a well known boat mail order supply. Started to install it and had cable issues. Called Dana and talked to whoever answered the phone and he was truly pissed at the dealer that they didn`t let me know that I needed new cables. Took the time to ensure that I got the proper cables and fittings and shipped them to me. Old time customer service that is fading away. I'm guilty as well, if I know exactly what I need, I'll order it online, not so much to save a buck, but for the convenience. I won't, however, pick someones brain and take that knowledge and purchase somewhere else.

 

[LuauLounge]

Group buy and wait a year, I would have taken out a bunch of docks and a ton of fiberglass repair..... 425HO in 22' Donzi

 

[LargeOrangeFont]

Goes to a forum to get a group discount…. Complains about product quality

Fuck I know I sound like a Southern Californian

 

[LargeOrangeFont]

I bought mine from a well known boat mail order supply. Started to install it and had cable issues. Called Dana and talked to whoever answered the phone and he was truly pissed at the dealer that they didn`t let me know that I needed new cables. Took the time to ensure that I got the proper cables and fittings and shipped them to me. Old time customer service that is fading away. I'm guilty as well, if I know exactly what I need, I'll order it online, not so much to save a buck, but for the convenience. I won't, however, pick someones brain and take that knowledge and purchase somewhere else.

Bob @ MIW has always been good to me. I have bought many things from Bob they have all been great. All the parts of the shifter Bob made were flawless. I’m just asking about the momentary switches here.

 

[LargeOrangeFont]

So far no issues.

Thank you!

 

[LargeOrangeFont]

I bought mine from a well known boat mail order supply. Started to install it and had cable issues. Called Dana and talked to whoever answered the phone and he was truly pissed at the dealer that they didn`t let me know that I needed new cables. Took the time to ensure that I got the proper cables and fittings and shipped them to me. Old time customer service that is fading away. I'm guilty as well, if I know exactly what I need, I'll order it online, not so much to save a buck, but for the convenience. I won't, however, pick someones brain and take that knowledge and purchase somewhere else.

I will say for me personally, the extra money spent on the Dana controls saved me money in the long run. I didn’t have to buy nor pay labor to install new cables. The install was so straightforward I should have done it myself. The whole setup is completely slop free and really precise.

 

[HNL2LHC]

That would look amazing with a new billet steering wheel

That was determined the first day that he went out on the water. I was there when the lightbulb went on. LOL

 

[LargeOrangeFont]

That was determined the first day that he went out on the water. I was there when the lightbulb went on. LOL

You and I looking at the steering wheel and the controls the first day out…

 

[Singleton]

That would look amazing with a new billet steering wheel

That starts the domino effect.
Once the wheel is changes, @LargeOrangeFont will then need to change out the gauges, since the white rims will then look off

 

[LargeOrangeFont]

That starts the domino effect.
Once the wheel is changes, @LargeOrangeFont will then need to change out the gauges, since the white rims will then look off

Hopefully not. I’m good with the gauges, they still look great. I’m going to keep the interior fairly simple when I get it redone.

 

[Flying_Lavey]

This is something I'm going to have to decide what to do in the Spectra once I start re-doing it. I'm not sure if I want the offshore style controls like this, or go with the hand shifter and foot throttle like I have in the Lavey. I just feel the foot throttle is so much safer and more standard for those than don't have much boat driving experience.

 

[HNL2LHC]

That starts the domino effect.
Once the wheel is changes, @LargeOrangeFont will then need to change out the gauges, since the white rims will then look off

Well you might as well add the trim tab gauges. They are really helpful to me but I am a newbie. The pro that you are it might not be a necessity

 

[BUDMAN]

That starts the domino effect.
Once the wheel is changes, @LargeOrangeFont will then need to change out the gauges, since the white rims will then look off

I know of that domino effect very well

 

[Singleton]

Well you might as well add the trim tab gauges. They are really helpful to me but I am a newbie. The pro that you are it might not be a necessity

I am thinking of going full glass on my setup -
Only issue, to fill all the holes and reglass and gel dash the quote I got was 3k. Then another 3 for the vessel view setup.

 

[Jay Dub]

Ok I finally got these controls installed a week ago. They work amazing, I’m very happy with them.

Anyone else have an issue with the buttons? My trim buttons on the throttle started acting up after a couple days of use. First trim up became inconsist, then trim down. They only work intermittently now. I just did some troubleshooting with my installer and we determined it is indeed button. The wiring is all fine.

I’m going to hit up @Marine Industries on Monday to see if he can get me some new buttons. I was just asking because I wondering if there was a bad batch of buttons.

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Same thing happened to mine after two outings. The up completely quit and the down was sporadic. I spoke with Bob and he shipped a replacement switch to my installer @namba860 Shane was able to replace without removing the whole unit.

 

[LargeOrangeFont]

Same thing happened to mine after two outings. The up completely quit and the down was sporadic. I spoke with Bob and he shipped a replacement switch to my installer @namba860 Shane was able to replace without removing the whole unit.

Thank you!

 

[LargeOrangeFont]

I am thinking of going full glass on my setup -
Only issue, to fill all the holes and reglass and gel dash the quote I got was 3k. Then another 3 for the vessel view setup.

Would some kind of bezel or cover be more cost effective for that? or would it not fit the interior of boat?

 

[sirbob]

I’ve had two sets of those controls. I’ve used them for over 15 years.

Never had a problem still work great today.

Those sticks look great on your boat.

 

[rebelmark75]

Thanks @Marine Industries West. I picked up my controls on Thursday. Magnificent!

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Only problem is now I think this is gonna make my steering wheel look like crap. I might have to get a new billet steering wheel.

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Where did you get this steering wheel?

 

[Singleton]

Would some kind of bezel or cover be more cost effective for that? or would it not fit the interior of boat?

Would not be centered with a bezel.
To do it right and make it look original, need to start with a blank dash

 

[LargeOrangeFont]

Where did you get this steering wheel?

Eddie Motorsports (Eddie Marine). I actually don't have it yet. I'm going to call and order it this afternoon.

At first I didn't realize it is NOT the Formuling/Grant 9 bolt pattern. It is the Lecarra, Billet Specialties, etc. bolt pattern. and uses 10/32 screws, not the 1/4 screws in the Formuling/Grant 9 hole pattern.

Eddie sells adapters to mate their wheel to your existing hub, or they sell new hubs. I am just going to get a new hub.

 

[LargeOrangeFont]

OK everyone, I just got off the phone with Bob and Marine Industries West. He was very helpful and is sending me some new switches. He said that they have had several of these with bad switches, all only in the trim handle. The trailer buttons have been fine. He has used the same switch for years from the same supplier, but has now gone to another more expensive switch for this application that he has used in years past for different applications.

Anyway great customer service from Bob. I will get these new switches soldered in when they arrive.

Also Bob offered to fix the problem if I dropped the boat off at the shop. Since the boat is in Havasu that does not make much sense for me, but I appreciated the offer.

 

[HNL2LHC]

OK everyone, I just got off the phone with Bob and Marine Industries West. He was very helpful and is sending me some new switches. He said that they have had several of these with bad switches, all only in the trim handle. The trailer buttons have been fine. He has used the same switch for years from the same supplier, but has now gone to another more expensive switch for this application that he has used in years past for different applications.

Anyway great customer service from Bob. I will get these new switches soldered in when they arrive.

Good to hear that you are on a path to the solution. These kinds of issue happens to the best of them. It is all about how they resolve It. Sounds like they are standing by the products.

 

[LargeOrangeFont]

Back in business.

Got the new switches soldered in earlier this evening.

 

[RiverDave]

If anyone has the stick Merc those single shifter I am looking for one. Thx

 

[River Dirt 2]

OK everyone, I just got off the phone with Bob and Marine Industries West. He was very helpful and is sending me some new switches. He said that they have had several of these with bad switches, all only in the trim handle. The trailer buttons have been fine. He has used the same switch for years from the same supplier, but has now gone to another more expensive switch for this application that he has used in years past for different applications.

Anyway great customer service from Bob. I will get these new switches soldered in when they arrive.

Also Bob offered to fix the problem if I dropped the boat off at the shop. Since the boat is in Havasu that does not make much sense for me, but I appreciated the offer.

Add us to the failed switches list, unfortunately my son is out on the lake…..

do you have a contact # for Bob so we can get replacement switches ordered?

 

[Marine Industries West]

Add us to the failed switches list, unfortunately my son is out on the lake…..

do you have a contact # for Bob so we can get replacement switches ordered?

MIW - 714-630-3905

 

[River Dirt 2]

MIW - 714-630-3905

Thank you much, will give you a call on Monday.

 

[River Dirt 2]

MIW - 714-630-3905

Thank you for the fix, much appreciated. Bow light done, just need the cleats!