Classic AquaSport
Aquasport Mechanicals - things that need a wrench, screwdriver or multimeter => Engines & engine woes => Topic started by: camar0 on May 24, 2012, 10:02:45 AM
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So on my 2001 Aquasport 215, which has a yamaha 200 outboard, 3 of the guages need replaced
TACH
SPEEDO
WATER PRESSURE
This is due to being in direct sunlight for years, no covers... LCD is basically shot on the 2 main ones
So as i go to replace these expensive gauges, i am having a hard time find anything aftermarket for gauge covers
Anyone find and use those covers???
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Can't say I've looked or that they exist. The sunlight burnout definitely does, as you well know.
I'm currently trying to extend the life of my 1991 vintage gauges by keeping them covered while not in actual use (think underway) with a heavy, white towel. That works in my case because of the WAC's helm configuration.
Good luck.
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Anything you can put over them to cover when the boat's not in use will work...
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I lay a towel over the new ones I bought. The boat is covered much of it's life, so it's a little redundancy.
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i was hoping for gauge covers, not sure why they arent sold
this boat stays on davits 100% of the time and no cover available unless i get a custom one done
i need something that will stay secure due to wind & rain obviously, i am no where new this location which makes it more important
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Just a thought, they make what are called test plugs for PVC pipe, just light duty plastic caps that slip into a PVC pipe, all different sizes... inverted and given the correct size, they might work as gauge covers. I may look into it, covering them is a good idea... :salut:
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I have used an edged piece of vinyl/naugahyde to cover all the gauges held in place with 4 snaps. Not fancy or OEM but it worked fine. I would reccommend only using white. I had a red (leftover old aircraft intake cover) one beed :oops: and the stain was hard to get out.. What can I say it was free, and once again it was proven that you get what you pay for.... :shock:
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yea maybe ill rig something up or pay the local uphoster to make a cover for the dash
my stupidity cost me hundreds or dollars to replace gauges... live and learn......
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Just a caveat to all owners out their that have Yam digital gauges...
I have replaced MANY gauges, tachs, speedos, fuel management, that, if you shrouded the gauge with your hands and got REAL close, you could tell they still functioned fine...but were basically useless in the real world. And replacement costs aren't fun...
So use whatever, but cover your Yam digital gauges!!!
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The sun boils the L out of the CD :!:
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Not really Rick. It's the lens over the LCD. I've gone so far as to TRY to diassemble a tach that I can see is working (can see the digits when shrouded big time), but unfortunately, the whole assembly appears to be ultrasonically welded...in other words, no R & R the lens...
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I read a lot on this and somehow the sun boils the Liquid in the LCD - gets dimmer and dimmer.
Don't know the other side of the story though - do LCD displays suffer even after being covered for years.
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Rick I think you would agree...regardless, COVER THOSE GAUGES!!!
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Thought I would contribute to this forum as I have recieved great information as a lurker.
Was reading this post and thought there has to be some rubbermaid caps to bowls that would fit my Yamaha gauges. Having just purchased new gauges last summer, I wanted to find a way to get the most out of this set as the sun did my last set in, LCD's went.
While at Publix today I was in the kitchen utensils section and looking for something to fit about 3.75 inches over my Yamaha gauges. Came across this.
(http://www.classicaquasport.com/gallery/data//500/thumbs/guage_cover_2.JPG) (http://www.classicaquasport.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=5056&title=yamaha-guage-covers&cat=500)
then tried them on my gauges. Guess what, they fit snug.
(http://www.classicaquasport.com/gallery/data//500/Gauge_cover.JPG) (http://www.classicaquasport.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=5055&title=yamaha-guage-covers&cat=500)
Here is the info:
1 cup saucer and lid made by Anchor, bought from Publix in the kitchen utensils aisle. I am testing them currently to see if they stay on with the wind, as we are having 45 mph+ winds with the tropical storm coming in just north of us in Flagler. Might have to modify a bit as they slowly retreat, but just enough to stay on.
Cost: $2.69.
Not a bad price to save my gauges. Bought the last one, waitiing to see if any more come in for the tach gauge. If you can not find them, PM me and I will see if I can send some out at cost if they get any more in stock.
Edit: Just checked these and the fit does not seem as snug as I originally thought. The wind had blown it off. I have made a small cut on the lid to see if it will stay. Might not be for trailering...
Greg
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Awesome!!! :salut: :salut: :salut:
Too bad you have only 1 Publix handy....if Flagler Beach is the way I remember it, not much there. There are 7 Publix's nearby, if you want I'll pick you up 1 tomorrow...
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Thanks for the offer SeaBob,
We have 2 out in Palm Coast that I am going to try this week. Update, 30+ mph wind here beach side with the Tropical Storm and gauge cover is still holding. Looks like the cuts in the cover worked.
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bball,
Is the pier just south of 100 still there? Loved the drive N to St Augustine, A1A and the beach...cool...
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Yes it is!
Infamous Flagler Beach pier. Saw it this afternoon, 8 foot waves almost touching the pier. Your are right, not many places in Florida where A1A or a coastal road will take you parallel to the beach from Flagler Beach to St. Augustine. Although the sleepy beach town has grown up. We are just north of Flagler Beach in Painters Hill, although the boat is stored on the lift in Flagler Beach. One of the best places in Florida to see 4th of July fireworks off the pier!
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bball4364, how did they work during storm????
im going today to check my publix....
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Camar0,
The gauge covers stood the test of the storm. Still staying on! The fit is not as tight as I would like but serves the purpose of covering the gauges and stays on. Hope you can find them.
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Greg,
I was able to find these, however these lids will not snap/lock on. I just bought a new yamaha tach and while the cover fits over the diameter, it is unable to lock onto it (and this is not even installed yet).
sigh.........
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Any way to put some single sided foam tape on the inside of the cover?
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Any way to put some single sided foam tape on the inside of the cover?
you would need double sided for it to stay on...
this was tested with new tach: 6y5-8350T-82
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Was hoping that single sided would make it snug enough to stay on through storms and such, maybe not trailering, but not have exposed glue to capture everything that gets near it.
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Yeah, I did a new set of gauges bought a Central Marine
Good price, and just the gauges not the harness, not cheap though.
Just a question on the covers
is it a heat issue or the UV of the sun?
I have a canvas for my console.
PO did not.
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It's the sun, Bryan. Keep them covered, they'll be fine...
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Hey guys I have been a long time reader on this forum for years while researching 19-6 and 22-2 Aquasport builds. I know this is an older thread but I just wanted to let everyone know who is still looking for Yamaha Gauge Covers that I manufacture them here in the USA and they are available on my website at www.Offshoreplastics.com. You can also find them on eBay at http://www.ebay.com/usr/offshoreplasticsinc
Thank you,
Ashton Boykin
Offshore Plastics Inc.
251-454-5418