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Changing topside panel, existing hole too big


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I have a 2013 artesian spa grand bahama hot tub. My topside panel display has been wearing out and I feel like it’s on borrowed time, from what I’ve read their panel is basically a balboa tp800 with different overlay, it looks like this: https://www.hottuboutpost.com/artesian-spa-control-panel-tp800-33-1314-08-2-pump-3-pump/

even though it has a larger plastic surround the hole is the same as the tp800. 
 

I figured since I have to change the panel anyway I might as well upgrade while I’m at it and was considering installing a balboa spatouch 3. The main issue I’m seeing is the hole already in the spa is wider than needed

the tp800 hole is  8.88” wide (https://www.balboawatergroup.com/getdoc.cfm?id=1367)

 

the spatouch 3 hole is only 5” wide (https://www.balboawatergroup.com/getdoc.cfm?id=2457)

What would be the best way to fill in the opening? I figured I could get some sort of plate and silicone that to the shell of the tub, then cut the new hole into that, but what material should I use. I’m curious what others have done or what people feel would be the best option?

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