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The UK’s No.1 Custom Marine Instrument Panel Manufacturer.

  • Designed to fit existing panel size & mounting holes with precision. 
  • Compatible with existing wiring loom & other electrical systems.
  • Waterproof gauges, switches, wiring loom & Fascia.
  • Full documentation & diagrams. 
  • Designed & tested in-house, shipped fast.

DMS – Volvo Penta Standard Instrument Panel (Alarm Test Version)

£995.00

The DMS Standard Instrument Panel is a direct, plug-and-play replacement for original Volvo Penta engine panels.


Manufactured using marine-grade tinned copper wiring, sealed IP68-rated switches, and waterproof gauges.


This panel is engineered for long-term reliability in harsh marine environments — without unnecessary complexity.


The panel connects directly to your existing Volvo Penta engine wiring harness, works with original sensors, and requires no modification to the engine or wiring loom.


Key Features

  • Direct replacement for original Volvo Penta instrument panels
  • Plug-and-play connection to OEM wiring loom
  • Compatible with original Volvo Penta engine sensors
  • Alarm Test function for system verification
  • Traditional analogue gauges with modern sealing standards
  • Designed, assembled, and tested in England


Panel Specification:

Fascia

  • Size: 180 × 140 mm
  • Marine-grade two-ply acrylic
  • Rustproof and corrosion-resistant
  • UV-stable finish (will not fade)
  • Easy to clean and maintain


Tachometer

  • 4000 RPM analogue tachometer
  • Integrated engine hour meter
  • IP68 waterproof rating
  • Stainless-steel bezel (Black Coating)
  • UV-resistant lens (will not yellow or crack)


Warning & Alarm System

  • Low oil pressure warning with audible buzzer
  • High coolant temperature warning with audible buzzer
  • Alternator charge warning indicator
  • Integrated Alarm Test function


Switchgear

  • ON / OFF
  • HEAT / START
  • INSTRUMENT LIGHTING



Installation

Installation is straightforward:

  1. Remove the existing panel
  2. Connect the new panel to the original Volvo Penta wiring loom
  3. Secure the panel to the bulkhead using the supplied fixings

For external installations, use the supplied gasket or an appropriate marine gasket sealant between the panel and the bulkhead.


What’s Included

  • Standard Instrument Panel (Alarm Test Version)
  • Rear sealing gasket
  • Stainless steel fixing screws
  • Tachometer manual
  • Customer support & technical assistance details
  • Required sensors included (where applicable)


Compatibility

Designed to replace all Volvo Penta instrument panels, including variants with or without a key switch.


If you are unsure about compatibility with your engine or wiring loom, please contact us before ordering — we’re happy to help.

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DMS - Volvo Penta Instrument Panel

£800.00

This is a Volvo Penta standard control panel. 


The wiring and loom has been created with tinned wire and IP68 switches and components, ensuring maximum durability and no maintenance required during your travels.


This aftermarket panel has been made to connect directly to your original Volvo Penta wiring loom or Volvo Penta engine wiring harness.


The panel will work with all your original equipment engine sensors and is a simple plug and play fitting job.


Panel Specification:


Fascia;

180 x 140mm.

Rustproof.

Does not fade.

Easy to clean.


Gauges;

Voltmeter. 

4000 rpm Tachometer with hours.

Fully waterproof.

Stainless Steel bezel 

Will not yellow or crack in the sun.


Warning Lights;

Low oil pressure with buzzer.

High water temperature with buzzer.

Alternator charge light. 


Switches;

Waterproof Key switch: STOP, ON, HEAT, START. 



Fitting:

Simply remove the old panel and plug in the new panel.

Secure the panel to the bulkhead with the fixing screws. 

(If outside) Use gasket provided or gasket sealant between the panel and the bulkhead.


What you get in the box:


1.) - 1 x Standard instrument panel.

2.) - 1 x Gasket.

3.) - 4 x Fixing screws. 

4.) - 2 x Keys with Float.

5.) - Manuals for Tachometer and Voltmeter. 

6.) - Thank you note.

7.) - Customer service helpline contact information. 


Designed to replace all Volvo Penta Panels with, or without a key switch.




If you have any questions please contact us.

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Volvo Penta Compact Deluxe Instrument Panel

£850.00

Upgraded Volvo Penta Instrument panel, giving you more visability of crutial engine parameters via upgraded sensors and gauges.


The wiring and loom has been created with tinned wire and IP68 switches and components, ensuring maximum durability and no maintenance required during your travels.

Key Features:


  • Waterproof Key Switch


  • Waterproof Stop Button


  • "Low" Oil Pressure Warning Light


  • "High" Water Temperature Warning Light


  • Battery / Alternator Charge Warning light


  • Tachometer (Programable To Different Alternators)


  • Digital Multi-function 3 In 1 Gauge. With Red LED's - To Keep Your Night Vision Whilst Motoring At Night.


Connects To Your Engine Using The Volvo Penta Standard 16 Way Plug, Simply Disconnect Your Old Panel And Push Your New Plug In To Connect Your Dragon Marine Systems Panel.


Available In An Assortment Of Colours.


Please Don’t Hesitate To Ask If you Have Any Questions.

🇬🇧 UK MADE 🇬🇧

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DMS – Volvo Penta Deluxe Panel Carbon Fibre

£900.00

The DMS Volvo Penta Deluxe Control Panel is a premium upgrade for original Volvo Penta engine panels, suitable for installations with or without a key switch.


Manufactured using marine-grade tinned copper wiring, sealed IP68-rated switches, and fully waterproof analogue instrumentation, this panel is engineered for maximum durability in harsh marine environments.


Unlike standard warning-only panels, this Deluxe version upgrades your existing setup to provide real-time oil pressure and coolant temperature readings, using dual-pole VDO sensors, while retaining all original alarm and protection functions.


The panel connects directly to your existing Volvo Penta engine wiring harness and requires no modification to the engine or loom, just two separate wires fed from .


A traditional marine system — refined, informative, and built to last.


Key Features

  • Direct replacement for original Volvo Penta instrument panels
  • Plug-and-play connection to OEM wiring loom
  • Upgrades engine monitoring to real-time oil pressure & water temperature
  • Dual-pole VDO sensors for accurate readings and alarms
  • Fully waterproof analogue gauges with stainless bezels
  • Double A Quality Carbon fibre fascia
  • Designed, assembled, and tested in England


Panel Specification

Fascia

  • Size: 180 × 140 mm
  • Carbon fibre finish
  • Rustproof and corrosion-resistant
  • UV-stable (will not fade)
  • Easy to clean and maintain

Gauges

  • 0–4000 RPM analogue tachometer with integrated hour meter
  • Voltmeter
  • 3-in-1 gauge:
  • Voltmeter
  • Oil pressure
  • Water temperature

All gauges are fully waterproof, feature stainless-steel bezels, and use UV-resistant lenses that will not yellow or crack in sunlight.


Warning & Alarm System

  • Low oil pressure warning with audible buzzer
  • High coolant temperature warning with audible buzzer
  • Alternator charge warning indicator


Switchgear

  • Waterproof push-to-start button
  • Backlit ON / OFF push button

All switches and components are IP68-rated for maximum durability in marine environments.


Installation

Installation is straightforward:

  1. Remove the existing oil pressure and water temperature sensors
  2. Install the supplied dual-pole VDO sensors
  3. Connect the existing alarm wires and new gauge signal wires to the additional sensor terminals
  4. Secure and cable-tie any loose wiring
  5. Remove the old panel and plug in the new panel
  6. Secure the panel to the bulkhead using the supplied fixings

For external installations, use the supplied gasket or an appropriate marine gasket sealant between the panel and the bulkhead.


What’s Included

  • Carbon Fibre Deluxe Instrument Panel
  • Rear sealing gasket
  • Stainless steel fixing screws
  • 2 × Dual-pole VDO sensors (Oil Pressure & Water Temperature)
  • Tachometer and voltmeter manuals
  • Thank you note
  • Customer support & technical assistance details


Compatibility

Designed to replace all Volvo Penta instrument panels, including variants with or without a key switch.


If you are unsure about compatibility with your engine or wiring loom, please contact us before ordering — we’re happy to help.

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NMEA2000 Volvo Penta Compact Deluxe Instrument Panel

£900.00

NMEA2000 compatible panel via the electronic gauge.


The wiring and loom has been created with tinned wire and IP68 switches and components, ensuring maximum durability and no maintenance required during your travels.


Key Features:


  • Key Switch


  • Waterproof Circuit Breaker Button


  • "Low" Oil Pressure Warning Light


  • "High" Water Temperature Warning Light


  • Battery / Alternator Charge Warning light


  • Tachometer (Programable To Different Alternators)


  • Digital Tachometer Gauge With Oil, Water & Voltmeter Sensor Readout.


Connects To Your Engine Using The Standard NMEA2000 Plug, Simply Disconnect Your Old Panel And Push Your New Plug In To Connect Your Dragon Marine Systems Panel.


Available In An Assortment Of Colours.


Please Don’t Hesitate To Ask If you Have Any Questions.

🇬🇧 UK MADE 🇬🇧

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Volvo Penta Deluxe+ Instrument Panel

£1,100.00

Key Features:

Oil Pressure Gauge

Voltmeter

Tachometer Gauge

On/Off Switch

Start Switch

Stop Switch

Panel Switch

Fuel Gauge

Water Temperature Gauge

Multifunction 4LED Warning Light Gauge

Water Temperature Gauge

Battery Charge Indicator Warning Light

Connects To Your Engine Using The Volvo Penta Standard 16 Way Plug, Simply Disconnect Your Old Panel And Push Your New Plug In To Connect Your Dragon Marine Systems Panel.

Available In An Assortment Of Colours.

Please Don’t Hesitate To Ask If you Have Any Questions.

🇬🇧 UK MADE 🇬🇧

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Volvo Penta Deluxe Sea Worker Instrument Panel

£1,100.00

DRAGON MARINE SYSTEMS - INDUSTRIAL


SEAWORKER panel, Fits Volvo Penta Systems.


Perfect for commercial workboats and heavy-duty utility vessels.


Why go for the SEAWORKER?


  • Simple & rugged — ideal for skippers who want reliability, not flash
  • Typically waterproofed to IP66+
  • Often mounted on open dashes or bulkheads, not inside enclosed helm stations
  • Compatible with MD2030, TAMD41, D3, D4 and older TAMD/MD Volvo ranges


 Specifications:


  • Oil Pressure gauge 


  • Oil Pressure Buzzer


  • Water Temperature gauge 


  • Water Temperature Buzzer


  • Panel backlight switch


  • Stop switch


  • Fuel gauge


  • Voltmeter


  • Tachometer


  • Battery Charge Indicator Warning Light


Built for those who work the sea — not cruise it. The SEAWORKER panel is trusted on inshore trawlers, safety boats, and rugged commercial hulls across the UK and beyond.

Pair it with Dragon Marine relay systems and a sealed loom for plug-and-play reliability, even in stormy conditions.

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Volvo Penta Circuit Breaker / Relay Panel

£499.99

Elevate your marine electrical system with our Aftermarket Engine Wiring Harness and Breaker/Relay Panel – a premium replacement meticulously designed to exceed the standards of the original wiring harness on your engine.

Key Features:

Utilizes the Volvo Penta Round 16-Way Multi-Connector

Single Alternator Wiring (Twin Alternator Wiring Available upon Request)

Supplied with Replacement Oil and Water Sensors

Two Breakers and Three Relays for Enhanced Control

Available in Standard 12V (24V Versions Available on Request)

Your safety and satisfaction is our paramount concern; thus, please don't hesitate to get in touch for any inquiries, product assistance, or personalised recommendations. Our dedicated team is here to ensure your unique needs are met, striving to surpass your expectations in every aspect of your product and customer service experience.

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ISUZU Standard Instrument Panel

£549.99

Introducing our specialised panel crafted for the esteemed ISUZU thirty-eight and fourty-two horsepower marine engines. Designed for easy integration, these panels seamlessly plug into your original wiring loom, offering a hassle-free and efficient installation process. 

This instrument panel supports twin alternators, accompanied by warning lights and buzzers for low oil pressure, high water temperature, and a dedicated light for the preheat function.

Key Features:

 Tachometer

 Oil pressure Warning light

 Water temperature Warning light

 Pre-heat Warning light 

 Stop button

Catering to diverse needs, this panel is equipped with a convenient pushbutton to stop the engine and pump feed functionality, for those utilizing an electronic fuel pump.

Your safety and satisfaction is our paramount concern; thus, please don't hesitate to get in touch for any inquiries, product assistance, or personalized recommendations. Our dedicated team is here to ensure your unique needs are met, striving to surpass your expectations in every aspect of your product and customer service experience.

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DMS - Volvo Penta MDI System Replacement (Panel & Relay unit)

£2,250.00 - £2,750.00


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Dragon Marine Systems - Est. 2017
Bristol, England.

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    • Warranty and fitting >
      • D.m.s Safety
      • ​System Integration
      • Fitting And Cautions
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