I'm looking to get a smart craft gauge for my tr196 but I don't know where to mount it. I am ussing the graph mount in the dash so I was thinking speedo location but not sure the gauge is the same size.
I'm looking to get a smart craft gauge for my tr196 but I don't know where to mount it. I am ussing the graph mount in the dash so I was thinking speedo location but not sure the gauge is the same size.
-2016 Phoenix 721 250 Pro XS
-Old Rig-2006 Triton TR-196 200HP Optimax
I replaced mine with a Smartcraft MercMonotor, Is that what you mean? it fit right in the same hole the spedo was in.
Yes, I am currently replacing speedo with Mercmonitor. 2003 TR 20
Mine is mounted by my knee, above the radio. My polarized glasses make it difficult to see while running, but there isn't anywhere else to put it. Gotta put it somewhere because it's a "must have" IMO.
I replaced my Tach on my TR-196 left my Speedo in because of the combo gauge with my Fuel gauge. Smart craft gives me Trim, RPM and lots more. Also put the Nema network in and have it going to my HDS 12
Steven Dendy-Spring Hill, KS
2017 Phoenix 721 PRO XP 250-PRO XS
Past Rides
07 Triton - TR-196 200-Opti
01 Triton - TR-21 225 HO Johnson
93 Javelin 379T 91 Rude Intruder
83 Tidecraft - Wildfire F/S 150 Black Max
I replaced my speedo 5 years ago. I put it in the same hole and is the best thing I done.
Yes I did that on my Phoenix. My gauge is also difficult to view, but is connected to NMEA, I can display all of the data on my HDS screen and control text size placement etc
Okay well that settles it. Easy to do!
The next question would be location of Jack plate gauge? I jave the bobs gauge, Where in the world do I put it?
-2016 Phoenix 721 250 Pro XS
-Old Rig-2006 Triton TR-196 200HP Optimax
I removed the fuel gauge and installed it there.
Is it the same size? I was thinking of removing trim gauge and using the smartcraft for that if it fit. How do you read fuel? Have any pics?
-2016 Phoenix 721 250 Pro XS
-Old Rig-2006 Triton TR-196 200HP Optimax
I read fuel off the Mercmonitor.
What did you guys do with the water tube that goes to the speedometer?
2016 Triton 18 TRX
200 Mercury Pro XS
Remove the tubing and plug at the Lower Unit.Originally Posted by 13tzx190
Did you have to have another sending unit to read the fuel level?
-2016 Phoenix 721 250 Pro XS
-Old Rig-2006 Triton TR-196 200HP Optimax
No.
I plugged the end of mine in the dash with a big screw and silicone. Stays plugged up in the lower unit most of the time anyway
No, but you have to buy the fuel/oil harness if you do not have it ($50ish)
Personally id replace the tach not the speedo. That I did. Its very nice
Triton 19 XS Elite, 225 Mercury Pro XS, Minn Kota Ultrex 112, Hydrowave H2, Twin 8' Power Pole Blades, Power Pole CHARGE, Lowrance HDS 12 and 16 at console, Lowrance HDS 9, Garmin LiveScope at bow, Mercmonitor, Rigid Industries Deck lights and other stuff to come that will make me go more broke
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