Mercury Smartcraft Gauge

[Paikea]

Just bought a used 1800 Tournament with a 135 Mercury Optimax on the back. (60 Hrs only) Great looking outfit, should be good offshore.

Having trouble with the Smart Craft gauge in that it is difficult to use, hard to read in direct sunlight and cannot get it to read the fuel or oil tanks. Otherwise its Great!

Has anyone else had a similar experience and if so what did you do to fix it.

Am thinking of changing over to Analog gauges (Trim, RPM, Fuel, Voltage and Hour meter). Any idea of what that might cost and also if it might be possible to sell SmartCraft Gauge?

Cheers

[boattart]

I replaced my analog gauges last November with Smartcraft gauge and mine have been fine if you are having trouble I would check the wiring and contact point also you fuel sender. I have twin 150 Verados which I assume would use the same gauges. I still have my analog ones if you decide to switch them over they are sitting in my garage gathering dust.

[Paikea]

I have checked all of the wiring all AOK for continuity and destination.

Not sure I know what you mean by "contact point". What is that?

What gauges do you have and would you be prepared to sell them? Also do they need a separate harness?

Thanks for replying to the post.

Paikea (Whale Rider)

[Paikea]

Oops!

Found the problem why the Smart Craft gauge did not work. The owner didn't know how to set it up or use it.

Son in law who is computer savvy took all of 5 minutes to set it up to read all that I need in the "Favourites" mode and threatened to disown me if I get rid of it.

I guess this is a typical example of the generation gap (74 v 34) in terms of intuitive trouble shooting instead of wanting everything to be in logical black and white.

All good, now looking forward to finishing the fit out (for fishing) including plumbing the live bait well, fitting a wash down pump and downrigger, extra rod holders and modifying the rear bench seat to enable it to be removed when fishing. Also thinking of replacing the carpet with tubular matting. (hate wet carpet).

Already had a fabulous 6 rod rocket launcher installed by Viking Marine at Taren Point, Chris and his team did a great job of both designing and fitting the launcher. The boat came with a high quality cover that had to be modified to go around the launcher legs. Boat covers at Kirrawee did the mods that work really well.

I will post some pics when I finally finish "Paikea" and get her in the water. (currently in an ortho boot for 8 weeks with a torn Achilles Tendon)

Cheers

Paikea

[boattart]

Glad you got the gauges sorted right. They are excellent when working right. Seeing you're down this way I also have a good mechanic if you need one.

[Paikea]

Thank you, yes I would like to have the name of your mechanic. Need to have my Trailer wheel bearings checked/repacked and Bearing Buddies fitted. Better to be safe than sorry.

How big was your Blue and line class?

Cheers

Paikea