My trim gauge quit working last year, boat is coming out of storage here in a couple weeks and I am contemplating replacing the unit before taking it to the lake. My research tells me part # 3841840 is the latest number for the replacement, selling for around $200. most places. I think I can do the replacement as my outdrive is already off the boat, so access should be easier to route the new wires through the transom.
I try to keep all systems of my boat working properly and it bugs me that the gauge doesn't work. But am I just getting ready to throw away $200 because I will be right back into this position in another year or two, with another defective unit. Is there a reason that these units seem to fail so frequently that I can correct or avoid while installing the unit to make it last? Am I just throwing my money away and should I just accept my broken one?
I try to keep all systems of my boat working properly and it bugs me that the gauge doesn't work. But am I just getting ready to throw away $200 because I will be right back into this position in another year or two, with another defective unit. Is there a reason that these units seem to fail so frequently that I can correct or avoid while installing the unit to make it last? Am I just throwing my money away and should I just accept my broken one?
