What is this on the back of my boat

ddleigh

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What is this attached to the back of my 82' Cobalt?
 

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Cap'n Chaos

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Re: What is this on the back of my boat

Not real sure but it looks like something for a speedometer...
 

chriscraft254

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Re: What is this on the back of my boat

Speedo pitot! Should have a small hose connected to the top of itt. Hose goes to the speedometer on dash.
 

arks

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Re: What is this on the back of my boat

Yeah it's the speedo pickup, otherwise called the pitot.
It works by using water pressure as the boat moves forward.
 

duped

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Re: What is this on the back of my boat

Speedometer pick up.
 

duped

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Re: What is this on the back of my boat

Dont everyone answer at the same exact time now... :)
 

southkogs

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Re: What is this on the back of my boat

High speed yaw stabilizer ... you don't need much rudder at 250+ MPH.

Just kiddin' - everyone else already said pitot and I felt left out :D
 

Beefer

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Re: What is this on the back of my boat

Flux capacitor
 
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