![](https://molia.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/20210121_100833-1024x576.jpg)
Preparing to cut the hole in the Scanpod front panel for the chartplotter. The plywood will keep the panel flat in the drill stand.
![](https://molia.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/20210121_101614-1024x576.jpg)
Cutting the corner radius – I still managed to miss the mark with this hole! (I was able to correct the centre later as this was the smallest drill bit for this hole.)
![](https://molia.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/20210121_102301-1024x576.jpg)
Stepping up the drill bit size to get close to centre bit of the hole saw.
You have to go really slowly with the hole saw – or the plastic just melts!
![](https://molia.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/20210121_142333-1024x576.jpg)
Cutting done and cleaned up a bit. I took the trouble to smooth off the cut surface with 180-600-1200 grits wet and dry. It is all ready to bolt in the chartplotter.
![](https://molia.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/20210124_145636-1024x576.jpg)
I took the entire wheel guard rail off Molia (including the compass) so I could cut this crucial hole in the stainless steel in the workshop. Elongated the hole slightly (left) so we can get a connector plug in.
Previous work: New Chartplotter
Continued as: Chartplotter Fitted