Boat GPS Speedometer Upgrade - Super Accurate Speed Reading - FINALLY!!!
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- Опубліковано 23 лип 2024
- This video shows step by step how to install an accurate GPS Speedometer on your boat.
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5" GPS Speedometer 60mph: amzn.to/3bal1Dz
4" GPS Speedometer 60mph: ebay.us/Da37IJ
Waterproof Marine Splice Connectors - amzn.to/3dMl1v2
Crimping tool for insulated connectors - amzn.to/32EsFBu
Small butane torch - amzn.to/32DBrjg
Wire cutter / stripper - amzn.to/3emjawe
Great vid, bud! Installing my new Faria Chesapeake GPS speedo this weekend… great overview!
Good luck on the install. We still love ours.
I like how you ignored the wasp nest on the wire and left it there lol
Those darn things get weird places every season somehow. I got it cleaned up and outta there after I finished up.
Surprised they don't have a digital readout option. Think that is what I would prefer, although I think the hand style like you have looks better. Nice video!
I never thought about that. You’re right. I’m surprised there isn’t a digital option. I get the digital readout on our Garmin chart plotter. But I do like the look of the analog gauge better. It’s more classic looking and fits the era of the boat
on the old gauge they did not label the ground and positive for the light because just to run a 12 volt incondecent bulb light it does not matter which prong the ground or positive went on it would work either way the new one matters because it doesn't just work for the light know but also the gps functionalty
That makes a lot of sense. I wasn't thinking of the older gauge's polarity in the wires. Thank you for sharing, that's great information to know!
Once again l come to your page for great info doing all my gauges you bypass the constant 12v just for switch 12v any problems with that and what would be the benefit of a constant power in the manual they say they recommended the constant 12v
Either switched or constant would work. I'm personally not a fan of having constant power to anything unless it is absolutely necessary, or unless it has some sort of an "off" switch.
Did you leave the old rubber tube from the pitot in place or pinch it off somehow so that water won't enter the boat behind the dashboard?
At first I looped it and punched it off with a zip tie. Later on when I was doing some rewording I removed it completely. Just make sure to punch it off at least or water will drip from it
Is the gauge self supporting? No need for an antenna or a source? The gauge will find the GPS signal all on it's own?
That would be perfect!
Thanks for anyone answering this question.
That's right, it has its own internal GPS antenna. No need for anything external. You just install the gauge, give it power, and you're good to go!!
@@NKPGarage but why then was it reading 5 when you were stationary?
Are there any silly warnings on the install instructions like keep at least 2ft away from magnets, compass, speakers, ect?
Nope, nothing like that which I remember seeing. It has been working great.
Just found your video . Just what Im looking for . You said they can be up dated to LED . May I ask how is this done . I subcribed to your cannel Thank you ,
You mean the old gauges being updated to led?
I mean how do you update or are they already LED@@NKPGarage
Is the illumination in these LED or incandescent? Thanks!
It is LED
@@NKPGarage It's so odd - when I call, Faria keeps telling me that these have incandescent bulbs in them but you (and all of their sale sheets) say otherwise. It's wild.
@@truckstopmediahmmmm. That’s odd. I can check again next time we are in the boat. But I’m pretty sure the new gps gauge was led.
I purchased the studded GPS speedo and tach - the bulbs on mine are, indeed incandescent - FWIW. @@NKPGarage