Speedo and Depth Guage U/S

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I am purchasing a 1995 Maxum SC200 with a Merc 4.3LX and have been told that the speedometer and depth guage are U/S. Is this a large fix or is it fairly simple. I know these aren't crucial things, however, I'm the type of guy that likes to have everything working. If any ideas or directions please pass them on.<br /><br />Thanks

 

[Don S]

Re: Speedo and Depth Guage U/S

What do you mean by "Fix"? What's wrong with them???

 

[tommays]

Re: Speedo and Depth Guage U/S

i own the same boat do you mean that they are in us units or that they do not work??<br /><br />all the guages have maxium logos on them so a maxium dealer would be the only place if you want them to match the old ones <br /><br />the depth is and after market unit and you would have to go to who they were useing on you boat i think mine is a telex???<br /><br />the transducer for the depth is not easy to change so unless it realy bothers you it will be a pain to change <br /><br />tommays

 

[bugup]

Re: Speedo and Depth Guage U/S

I believe that they both just don't work. I am just starting to trouble shoot to see if I can fix them. I was just looking for ideas on the most common faults to start with.<br /><br />Thanks<br /><br />Tommays: How do you like your boat, any complaints, any idea on the horsepower?

 

[Don S]

Re: Speedo and Depth Guage U/S

The speedometer works off water pressure, there is a small hole in the leading edge of the drive housing that can get clogged up.<br />

<br /> <br />As far as the depth sounder goes, the first thing to check is to see if you have good 12V to the unit and a good ground. IF it comes on and the lights work, it may have a bad transducer.

 

[tommays]

Re: Speedo and Depth Guage U/S

i like it <br />i bought it new it with a 3.0 motor i wish i had the bucks to go for for the 4.3 motor i think it is the perfect size for that boat<br /><br />i have not had any problems beyond normal keeping nuts and bolts tight<br /><br />tommays