Gauges on 1987 45HP merc

Partybarge87

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I am new into boating this year. I have basic knowledge of electrical and I an a "do it yourself" kind of guy.
I purchased a Sun Tracker Party Barge last year and I am restoring it this year. It was a total tear down and restore.
I have everything done except the electrical.

The RPM gauge and the water pressure gauge had tubes running to the engine which I assume are air pressure type gauges.

Is there any way to convert these gauges to electronic type gauges?

I am hoping to have the boat on the water for the first time within the next 2 weeks.

I would appreciate anyone's input.

Thank you
 

chum1

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Re: Gauges on 1987 45HP merc

Depends on how many $$'s you want to spend, if you have some cheap azz friends like mine you can get by with a panel like this.

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Partybarge87

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Re: Gauges on 1987 45HP merc

Well, I am not even sure that I care about the MPH. Its a pontoon boat so Im not going to be breaking any speed records. THe water pressure guage is something that I may need but at this point, I am not sure why. As I said, I am new at this.
 

chum1

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Re: Gauges on 1987 45HP merc

you can probably find some electronic gauges here at iboats but hooking them up is another matter.
 
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