got new used boat no tact or gauges???

[delsol]

17 ft w/ 80 hp merc,i have had this boat 2 months and the guy who have it had the floors redone but put external gas tanks in and removed all gauges andput cover plate over where the gauges were. how important is it that i dont have a tack or other gauges, as i am treating this like a big crab boat very basic. i dont think i am over reving and dont have money to waste if its no a major big deal not to have them

 

[rickdb1boat]

Re: got new used boat no tact or gauges???

If you get nothing else, get a Tach. Under or over-reving your motor can be deadly to it. As long as you maintain your cooling system, you should be OK. $40.00 or $50.00 is cheap insurance to know that your rig is running at optimum performance.. A handheld voltmeter will tell you if the system is charging and is very cheap..

 

[KCLOST]

Re: got new used boat no tact or gauges???

MY favorite guage would be one for water pressure... This will ensure you have a good water pump working...

 

[delsol]

Re: got new used boat no tact or gauges???

think i will buy a tach.<br />i was thinking about getting one soon, because if i am only turning 4500 rpm, i dont have xtra pro yet but i can get diff pitch and use this one as a spare