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| Palmer 60 gauges recommendation |
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David V.
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Username: cdsailor
Post Number: 12
Registered: 09-2016
| | Posted on Sunday, February 05, 2017 - 05:08 pm: | 
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Before I spend nearly $300 on new VDO gauges from Defender marine for my P60, I thought I'd check here to see if anyone has other recommendations. I'm going to replace the ammeter, oil pressure and engine temp gauges, and add a tachometer. Any specific manufacturer/gauge recommendations?
Thanks,
David |
B. Semivan
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| | Posted on Friday, February 10, 2017 - 01:31 pm: |
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David,
I have a 1970 Columbia 28' that is still powered with a P60 IH Palmer. Lots of TLC to keep her running as this sailboat and iron has been in my family since new. Last winter lay up I rebuilt the Gauge face plate and replaced the oil, fuel level, temp and amp gauges, including blower switch and ignition switch with product from West Marine ~ SIERRA Heavy Duty Series gauges. Price was competitive $25 ~ $30 ea. depending on function. Re assembly was easy, wiring schematic straight forward, quality finish, lighted faces at night readable. All in all... met expectations.  |
David V.
Member
Username: cdsailor
Post Number: 13
Registered: 09-2016
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 14, 2017 - 10:05 am: |
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Thanks for the reply! Much appreciated. Classic boat you have there.
I've decided to ditch the ammeter and electric oil pressure gauge, adding instead a direct-read oil pressure gauge and a low-pressure alarm. I already have a voltmeter installed, so I'll use that to keep an eye on the alternator/battery state. As far as tachometer, I've decided to forego that too, opting instead to go by ear. It will be a greatly simplified and cheaper system.
Thanks again. |
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