What do you call this?

[armchairsailor]

I've been scouring the internet for a fortnight looking for some more of these - they form boxes inside the cabin that contain the wires etc that stick through from the instruments that are stuck to the outside of the cabin. Any idea as to what they'd be called - I just can't find them to search for..?

 

[john_morris_uk]

I think it’s called something you get a half decent boat builder or chippy to make. It’s a custom made opening enclosure to hide wiring and I don’t believe you can buy them like that off the shelf.

 

[grumpygit]

I've been scouring the internet for a fortnight looking for some more of these - they form boxes inside the cabin that contain the wires etc that stick through from the instruments that are stuck to the outside of the cabin. Any idea as to what they'd be called - I just can't find them to search for..?

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It looks more like something you can crack your head on . . . .

 

[VicS]

I've been scouring the internet for a fortnight looking for some more of these - they form boxes inside the cabin that contain the wires etc that stick through from the instruments that are stuck to the outside of the cabin. Any idea as to what they'd be called - I just can't find them to search for..?

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Its a (wiring) enclosure but I doubt if you will find a wooden one off the shelf

 

[Daydream believer]

try this link for starters it may lead you in the right direction & you may be able to cover in a wood veneer vinyle
https://uk.rs-online.com/web/c/enclosures-storage-material-handling/enclosures/wall-boxes/

 

[Concerto]

try this link for starters it may lead you in the right direction & you may be able to cover in a wood veneer vinyle
https://uk.rs-online.com/web/c/enclosures-storage-material-handling/enclosures/wall-boxes/

Interesting idea. They also have some made in 316 stainless steel - at a marine price!

 

[LadyInBed]

If you sent the picture and measurements to KJ Howells in Poole they might quote you to make one. It won't be cheap and don't forget to specify open back and what it's to be used for.
A second option would be as above but ask them to just supply the teak or whatever wood you want.

 

[greeny]

Looks a bit like the cupboard you would find the dartboard in in a pub.

 

[armchairsailor]

It looks more like something you can crack your head on . . . .

Yeah, done that.

If you sent the picture and measurements to KJ Howells in Poole they might quote you to make one.

Thanks LIB, but I don't think I could stretch to that. Postage might be a little much too...

I am convinced that I've seen stuff like this on a chandlery website off the shelf, hence my question. But I admit I'm nonplussed. There's a boat scrappers nearby. Maybe I'll give them a call. Seems a shame to have cables all over the place, and I like it as a solution.

Thanks for your help folks!

 

[Daydream believer]

You could just use a bathroom cabinet & cut part of the back out
You can get them in plastic & a variety of finishes

 

[davidwf]

If you are trying to cover the rear of instruments I used instrument covers screwed to bulkhead to cover them. But I had a void I could run the wires through, all depends on the boats construction.

 

[Deleted member 36384]

If you type "wooden boxes for sale' into Google or eBay you will find a lot of wooden boxes for sale. Perhaps one could be adapted, very low cost, varnish would preserve the box from the damp.

 

[armchairsailor]

If you type "wooden boxes for sale' into Google or eBay you will find a lot of wooden boxes for sale. Perhaps one could be adapted, very low cost, varnish would preserve the box from the damp.

Thanks. It may come to that.