speedometer pitot problem

[strocker383ca]

does someone know if they made aftermarket one .. at 60mph and more the pitot just flip up and no more speed on guage

 

[5150abf]

Re: speedometer pitot problem

I am sure they still make them and I am also sure they don't work, if you really want to know your speed get a GPS, they are always right and you may find your boat is alot faster/slower than you think.

The only one I have ever heard of anyone getting to be reliable are built into the outdrive.

 

[Gary H NC]

Re: speedometer pitot problem

Good up to 80mph,
http://www.iboats.com/Faria_Pitot_Tube/dm/*******.232867515--**********.282485918--view_id.38659

 

[Silvertip]

Re: speedometer pitot problem

Any store that sells boating/fishing equipment and supplies will have generic pitots. Whether or not it will stay down at those speeds is questionable. But they don't cost a fortune so just replace the one you have and give it a try. You would also epoxy the pitot joint so it can't pivot up. If it strikes something underway it will obviously break but again -- they are not expensive. With an engine that pushes a boat to 60+ MPH, there should be a pitot built into the lower unit on the engine.

 

[arks]

Re: speedometer pitot problem

does someone know if they made aftermarket one .. at 60mph and more the pitot just flip up and no more speed on guage

Yeah, Livorsi Marine sells a S/S kick-up tube and mount. It's good up to 80MPH.
I had one on my old Wellcraft and it worked fine.
Retail price $73.

I agree that a GPS speedo is a better and more accurate way to measure speed- if you can afford it!

 

[Bob_VT]

Re: speedometer pitot problem

Yeah, Livorsi Marine sells a S/S kick-up tube and mount. It's good up to 80MPH.
I had one on my old Wellcraft and it worked fine.
Retail price $73.

I agree that a GPS speedo is a better and more accurate way to measure speed- if you can afford it!

$73 for a pitoh You can absolutely get an older GPS either re-furbed or ebay for that money

 

[Gary H NC]

Re: speedometer pitot problem

For 11 bucks i would try the one i posted the link to...