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15 Sport - Best mounting location for tachometer?
KeyRat	#1  Posted on 01/20/09 - 2:21 PM
Member Personal Page Posts: 48 Comments: 0 Joined: 06/04/08	As I get ready to install my tachometer (yamaha digital), I am undecided as to where I should mount it. The least impact would be to mount it on the vertical surface but I am worried about visibility. If I mount it on the top horizontal surface, where should it go? I don't want it to be in the way of the steering cables (to the right of the wheel) and I don't want it under the wheel (left of the wheel). Anyone have experience using an angled bezel for better visibility (I'd go for black to match the gauge)? http://www.eddiemarine.com/store/cart...9&c=25 I searched all personal pages to see what others have done and I'm still undecided. Thoughts? Recommendations? I don't have a 3 3/8" hole saw. Anyone care to "rent" one to me? I also need a hole saw for the battery switch which will be mounted on the vertical surface near the bow light switch. Thanks in advance for the input. Gerrit
ioptfm	#2  Posted on 01/20/09 - 5:03 PM
Member Personal Page Posts: 1533 Comments: 3 Joined: 10/28/06	I would not mount it vertically. I saw one set up like that and the visibility was somewhat limited which is why I mounted mine on the consol top, Using the angle bezel would be a plus in my opinion. Look at my personal page and you can see where mine is mounted. along with a water pressure gauge and the trim and tilt gauge. Tom 1979 Sport 15'
KeyRat	#3  Posted on 01/21/09 - 12:59 PM
Member Personal Page Posts: 48 Comments: 0 Joined: 06/04/08	Looks great Tom. I think I'll go for the angled bezel and mount the tach. to the right as you have done. As I don't have the steering installed, did you have any issues with the tach and the steering cable?
ioptfm	#4  Posted on 01/21/09 - 3:12 PM
Member Personal Page Posts: 1533 Comments: 3 Joined: 10/28/06	No, in fact one of the photos on my personal page shows the configureation under the console Tom 1979 Sport 15'
KeyRat	#5  Posted on 02/16/09 - 2:04 PM
Member Personal Page Posts: 48 Comments: 0 Joined: 06/04/08	I found a friend with a drillpress and the right size hole saw so he drilled a hole in the top of the console. So far so good.
Phil T	#6  Posted on 02/16/09 - 3:22 PM
Administrator Personal Page Personal Album Project Albums Posts: 7043 Comments: 6 Joined: 03/26/05	I agree with Tom. (I know the hole is already drilled). My brother mounted his tach on the vertical board of his 13'. Not very useful in my opinion. Post some photos once your all rigged up! 1992 Outrage 17 I 2019 E-TEC 90, Viper 17 2+ 2018 Load Rite Elite 18280096VT
KeyRat	#7  Posted on 02/16/09 - 4:00 PM
Member Personal Page Posts: 48 Comments: 0 Joined: 06/04/08	Overview of the interior. Controller and Steering assembly have been installed since this picture was taken. KeyRat attached the following image: [36.26Kb]
KeyRat	#8  Posted on 02/16/09 - 4:02 PM
Member Personal Page Posts: 48 Comments: 0 Joined: 06/04/08	Closeup of the Tach. KeyRat attached the following image: [83.91Kb]