{"product_id":"sierra-un19740-rocker-switch-mounting-panel-bakelite","title":"Sierra UN19740 Rocker Switch Mounting Panel, Bakelite","description":"\u003cp class=\"nvn-hero\"\u003eThe Sierra Marine UN19740 is a Bakelite mounting panel that holds a standard rocker switch on the right or left end of your dash. One end section is 2.02 inches wide by 1.90 inches high, and you can gang sections together for multi-switch layouts. It's the clean, cheap way to add an accessory switch to the helm. Switch sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you've ever wanted to add a switch to your dash without hacking up a factory panel, this is the little piece that makes it clean. The Sierra Marine UN19740 is a multi-purpose mounting panel built to hold a standard rocker switch on the right or left end of a run. It's part of Sierra's Marine Series, so it's made to live on a boat and take the heat, spray, and vibration that come with it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's the basic idea. One end section measures 2.02 inches wide by 1.90 inches high. That's the footprint for a single switch position. Need more than one switch? You gang panels together, adding about 1.03 inches of width for each additional section. So you can start with one switch today and build out a two, three, or four-gang bank later without buying a whole new panel. That flexibility is why we like it for custom rigs where the layout keeps changing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe body is Bakelite. If you haven't worked with it, Bakelite is an old-school phenolic material that's heat-resistant and doesn't conduct electricity. That matters at the helm, where you've got wiring packed in behind the dash and switches that can warm up under load. A non-conductive housing keeps things safe and holds its shape when it's hot. It's black, so it blends in with just about any dark helm or console.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWho's this for? Anybody adding accessory switches. Think livewell pumps, deck lights, a washdown pump, spreader lights, a stereo amp, or an aftermarket bilge blower. Instead of drilling a random hole and hoping the switch sits square, you drop the switch into this panel and get a finished, factory-looking result. Rigging shops use these all the time when they build console layouts from scratch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA word on what's in the box, because it matters. This is the panel only. The rocker switch itself is sold separately, so match it to whatever standard rocker you're running. That keeps the part cheap and lets you pick the switch, on-off, on-off-on, momentary, lighted, whatever your circuit needs. Don't order this expecting a switch to fall out of the bag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstallation is about as simple as marine work gets. You cut or use an existing opening at the dash, seat the panel, snap in your rocker, and wire it up behind the helm. Because it's an end-mounted design, you can orient it to the right or left of an existing switch bank so the new switch lines up with the rest. If you're building a multi-switch layout, dry-fit all your sections first, mark your cutout, then commit. Measure twice out there. Fiberglass doesn't forgive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne tip from experience: plan your switch order before you cut. Group the circuits you use most where your hand naturally falls, and leave your high-draw stuff like blowers and pumps on their own clearly labeled switches. Run the right gauge wire for the load, fuse each circuit at the panel or bus, and leave a little slack behind the dash so you can pull a switch later without fighting the harness. None of that is specific to this panel, but it's the difference between a clean install and a rat's nest you'll curse in two seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat it's not: it's not a waterproof sealed switch pod, and it's not a pre-wired panel. It's a mounting bracket, plain and honest. If you need a fully sealed, gasketed switch enclosure for an open cockpit that takes green water, that's a different animal. For a covered helm, a dash, or a console under a hardtop, this does the job and keeps the bill small.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSierra's been making engine and rigging parts for decades, and their stuff meets or exceeds the original equipment it replaces. This panel carries Sierra's limited lifetime customer satisfaction warranty against defects in workmanship and materials, so if you get a bad one, they'll make it right. For under ten bucks, it's a smart little upgrade that makes a home-brew switch install look like it came from the factory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"nvn-features\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBakelite construction stays heat-resistant and non-conductive behind a busy helm\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOne end section measures 2.02 inches wide by 1.90 inches high\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMounts a standard rocker switch on the right or left end of a run\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGangable design, add about 1.03 inches of width per extra section for multi-switch banks\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAccepts standard rocker switches, so you pick the switch to match your circuit\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBlack finish blends into most dark helms and consoles\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePart of Sierra's Marine Series, backed by a limited lifetime customer satisfaction warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-trust\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy from NVN Marine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAuthorized Sierra Marine reseller, full manufacturer warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNMEA member and ABYC certified, advice from real boat techs\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSame-day shipping before 3 PM ET on in-stock items\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNY headquarters and Fort Lauderdale flagship retail store\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-faq\"\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat is the Sierra UN19740?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt's a multi-purpose mounting panel from Sierra's Marine Series that holds a standard rocker switch on the right or left end of a switch run. It's a bracket, not a switch, so you add the rocker you need.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat size is the panel?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eOne end section is 2.02 inches wide by 1.90 inches high. If you gang more sections together, each additional one adds about 1.03 inches of width.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eDoes it come with a rocker switch?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eNo. This is the mounting panel only. The rocker switch is sold separately, which lets you match on-off, on-off-on, lighted, or momentary switches to your circuit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat is it made of?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eBlack Bakelite. It's a phenolic material that resists heat and doesn't conduct electricity, which is what you want packed in behind a dash full of wiring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eCan I mount more than one switch?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes. It's designed as an end section, so you can gang panels together to build a two, three, or four-switch bank. Plan on roughly 1.03 inches of added width per extra section.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eIs it a right or left mount?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eBoth. It works as either a right or left end section, so you can line the new switch up with whichever side of your existing bank makes sense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat switches fit this panel?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eStandard rocker switches. Pick the switch that matches your load and function, then seat it in the panel and wire it behind the helm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eIs Bakelite good for a boat?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt's a solid choice for a covered helm or dash. It handles heat and stays non-conductive. Just know it's a mounting panel, not a sealed, waterproof switch pod for an exposed cockpit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eDoes it have a warranty?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes. It carries Sierra's limited lifetime customer satisfaction warranty against defects in workmanship and materials. 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