Guages

[seabob4]

Mark,
Even when the console top was redesigned and all the gauges were in a single row across the top, the switch panel remained where it was, just like your boat...

[Mark Sr]

Will anybody be making a trip to Marine Connection for the holidays? I'm looking for guages and switch panel for my 98 TM 245/cc.At least some pics.I called them today and spoke to Jake.He sent me a pic of gauges that not close.Just curious if anyone is going.I have all winter to decide what to do. They want $305 for this panel which doesn't help me.

[seabob4]

Mark,
How about if you send Jake a pic of your panel?

[Mark Sr]

I did send him some pics Bob.He just sent me this,no price yet.What are the ball park price for these breakers each.I might replace mine.

[seabob4]

I did send him some pics Bob.He just sent me this,no price yet.What are the ball park price for these breakers each.I might replace mine.

Here you go Mark...http://shop.sailboatowners.com/prod.php ... t+Breakers

[Mark Sr]

I'm looking at the Faria gauges for Evinrude.For the guys that have replaced theirs,do you prefer the plug in type or the ones you wire directly to the gauge.hows the connection on the plug ins.Is there problems?

[flounderpounder225]

I did send him some pics Bob.He just sent me this,no price yet.What are the ball park price for these breakers each.I might replace mine.

Mark
That panel is about $150, (give or take a few bucks) can't tell if it has a 12 VDC plug on the end or not.  That is the same panel I bought down there for my Osprey.  If you add up the switches and breakers, (I think they charge about 5 or 6 for a breaker, and 6 or 7 for a switch) you can figure the price out.  Here is the nice part... That panel is ready to plug into your harness... done... brand new wiring, connectors, switches and breakers.  Also, your TM probably has the silver/gold/black panel?? rather than that black plastic... they might have one of the TM panels there also, with the same switch/breaker set up.  
Marc

[gran398]

Mark Sr., did you speak with Jake by phone?
 
He is very helpful..and/but he is a "phone" guy.

He has breakers cheap also.

I got a deal from him. Eight guages, $17.00 each on average including the tachometers. All matched black Faria, brand-new.

Maybe he felt sorry for me...we chatted a good while...but Marc made the difference there I know.

[Mark Sr]

Gran398

Did you get the gauges with the plug ins or did you get the ones that need to be wired?

[gran398]

This sounds crazy...but truth is I don't know!

They are holding them down there until I figure out my switch needs/console room, etc. Then I'll get a switch panel and they'll send me all of it.

But will be a few weeks...I'm in retail, so won't be able to mess with it 'till the New Year.

Hey good luck, Merry Christmas :rendeer:

[Mark Sr]

Okay Gran,thanks for all your input.If you head down there soon,please give me a heads up.
Merry Christmas to you and your family.
Talk later

[Blue Agave]

I'm looking at the Faria gauges for Evinrude.For the guys that have replaced theirs,do you prefer the plug in type or the ones you wire directly to the gauge.hows the connection on the plug ins.Is there problems?

The Faria gauges I have in my boat are the ones that are wired directly to the gauges but I run a Mercury. The gauges were not replacements, when I originally rigged the boat I used the Faria gauges and for me wiring them directly was not an issue.

[gran398]

Thanks!

I've never been there! Marc (Flounderpounder) knew I needed some things, called and asked what he could help me find. So all of this good news is because of him.

Thanks again Marc :rendeer:

[Mark Sr]

Hey Blue,
I was just wondering if the plug ins were better for good connections and keeping condensation out.

Gran,
I always get you two guys mixed up because you both have great post and ideas for our boats.

 :santa:  :rendeer:

[seabob4]

A little info here on Faria, or Teleflex gauges for that matter.  The only plug would be the 12-pin (I think it's 12) deutsch connector for the "System Check".  The remainder of the gauges use the pigtail coming off the harness (have ring terminals on the wires) for volt, trim, water temp (if you have the gauge), and ground.