Blue Sea Systems 8266 Contura Center Mounting Panel, Aluminum

The Blue Sea Systems 8266 is a Contura center mounting panel, an aluminum bracket used to build custom modular switch panel arrays for Contura-style rocker switches. It occupies the center position within a modular Contura panel assembly, letting installers combine multiple panel sections into a switch panel sized exactly to the number of switches needed rather than being locked into a fixed factory layout. The 8266 is part of a coordinated Contura mounting panel family that also includes an end panel, and 1, 3, and 6 position panels, all sharing the same 2.30 inch height so they align cleanly when joined together.

Construction is heavy 1/8 inch aluminum alloy with a polished finish, giving the panel the rigidity and corrosion resistance expected in a marine electrical environment. Because the modular design permits easy assembly in groups of varying sizes, boat builders and DIY installers can mix center, end, and multi-position panels to create a switch panel of almost any length. The 8266 ships as a single center mounting panel; Contura switches and additional panel sections are ordered separately to complete an array.

Specifications

• Brand: Blue Sea Systems
• Manufacturer Part Number: 8266
• Panel Position: Center
• Width: 1.03 inches (26.16 mm)
• Height: 2.30 inches (58.42 mm)
• Weight: 0.08 pounds
• Material: Aluminum, 5052 alloy, 1/8 inch thick
• Finish: Polished
• Mounting Type: Panel Mount
• UPC: 632085082666
• Included Components: 1 Contura center mounting panel

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Blue Sea Systems 8266 used for? The 8266 is a center mounting panel used to build a custom modular Contura switch panel, holding a center position between other panel sections in the array.

What are the dimensions of the 8266 mounting panel? It measures 1.03 inches (26.16 mm) wide and 2.30 inches (58.42 mm) high.

How much does the 8266 weigh? The Blue Sea Systems 8266 weighs 0.08 pounds.

What material is the 8266 panel made from? It is made from heavy 1/8 inch aluminum, 5052 alloy, with a polished finish.

Does the 8266 come with switches installed? No, the 8266 is a blank center mounting panel only; Contura switches are ordered separately and installed into the panel.

Can the 8266 be combined with other Blue Sea Contura panels? Yes, the modular design lets the 8266 center panel join with end panels and 1, 3, or 6 position panels, all sharing the same 2.30 inch height, to build a switch panel of the needed length.

Is the 8266 the same as the Blue Sea 8267 end panel? No, the 8266 is the center position panel at 1.03 inches wide, while the 8267 is a separate end mounting panel at 1.19 inches wide; they are different part numbers within the same Contura panel family.

What finish does the Blue Sea Systems 8266 have? The 8266 center mounting panel has a polished aluminum finish.

Is the Blue Sea 8266 genuine or aftermarket? The 8266 is a genuine Blue Sea Systems part, identified by manufacturer part number 8266.

What is included when I order the 8266? Ordering the 8266 includes one Contura center mounting panel; no switches or additional panel sections are included.

Is the 8266 mounting panel corrosion resistant? Yes, the 8266 is built from aluminum alloy, which provides corrosion resistance suitable for marine electrical panel use.