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Thanks for the reply. I've had the project on hold to heed your advice.

The front dash panel on the specialty marine console measures 30" x 7". It is 3/4" thick.
Do you have any idea if that is comparable, more or less than an original console?

There is a rear mount kit now available for the Bay Star system. It's not common knowledge for some reason. I called the tech department at Teleflex to gather some information on the Sea Star system and was informed there is also a kit for the Bay Star. The part number is HA5476, I found one available and ordered it. I should receive it Friday, although I'm uncertain as to whether I'll even use it.
This kit for the Bay Star pushes the helm 3.75" back into the dash. I've seen one picture of it, and it appears very well balanced this way. It's pushed in the dash right up to the fill cap on top. It does require a larger hole than the other systems, 4 3/8".
I really appreciate the feedback, I'm not sure what to do at this point. I think if I decide against the Bay Star I'll just go with a cable system. Maybe the Teleflex xtreme package.
I'm using the moorse control box. That requires a separate trim switch. In an attempt to keep the dash as clean as possible and avoid one more hole in the console I purchased and plan to use a Teleflex PT1000. That is a momentary switch that looks like a car turn signal on your column. It mounts to the face of the bezel and would be my trim switch. If I use a total rear mount system the PT1000 won't work.

Not really sure how to proceed at this point. If you or anyone else has the dimensions and thickness of a stock console it would be nice to hear what that is.
There is an exceptional cabinet maker near by, maybe I'll make an appointment with them and get some feedback there also.
Thanks