Boat GPS Speedometer Upgrade - Super Accurate Speed Reading - FINALLY!!!

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  • @NKPGarage
    @NKPGarage  2 ปีที่แล้ว

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  • @todde269
    @todde269 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great vid, bud! Installing my new Faria Chesapeake GPS speedo this weekend… great overview!

    • @NKPGarage
      @NKPGarage  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Good luck on the install. We still love ours.

  • @bthompson101202
    @bthompson101202 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I like how you ignored the wasp nest on the wire and left it there lol

    • @NKPGarage
      @NKPGarage  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Those darn things get weird places every season somehow. I got it cleaned up and outta there after I finished up.

  • @arciefan
    @arciefan ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Surprised they don't have a digital readout option. Think that is what I would prefer, although I think the hand style like you have looks better. Nice video!

    • @NKPGarage
      @NKPGarage  ปีที่แล้ว

      I never thought about that. You’re right. I’m surprised there isn’t a digital option. I get the digital readout on our Garmin chart plotter. But I do like the look of the analog gauge better. It’s more classic looking and fits the era of the boat

  • @Jcnell9
    @Jcnell9 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Once again l come to your page for great info doing all my gauges you bypass the constant 12v just for switch 12v any problems with that and what would be the benefit of a constant power in the manual they say they recommended the constant 12v

    • @NKPGarage
      @NKPGarage  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Either switched or constant would work. I'm personally not a fan of having constant power to anything unless it is absolutely necessary, or unless it has some sort of an "off" switch.

  • @howechilds5060
    @howechilds5060 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Is the gauge self supporting? No need for an antenna or a source? The gauge will find the GPS signal all on it's own?
    That would be perfect!
    Thanks for anyone answering this question.

    • @NKPGarage
      @NKPGarage  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That's right, it has its own internal GPS antenna. No need for anything external. You just install the gauge, give it power, and you're good to go!!

    • @patappleton6285
      @patappleton6285 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@NKPGarage but why then was it reading 5 when you were stationary?

  • @machew2009
    @machew2009 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    on the old gauge they did not label the ground and positive for the light because just to run a 12 volt incondecent bulb light it does not matter which prong the ground or positive went on it would work either way the new one matters because it doesn't just work for the light know but also the gps functionalty

    • @NKPGarage
      @NKPGarage  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      That makes a lot of sense. I wasn't thinking of the older gauge's polarity in the wires. Thank you for sharing, that's great information to know!

  • @raulfernandez9111
    @raulfernandez9111 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Are there any silly warnings on the install instructions like keep at least 2ft away from magnets, compass, speakers, ect?

    • @NKPGarage
      @NKPGarage  ปีที่แล้ว

      Nope, nothing like that which I remember seeing. It has been working great.

  • @kws51155
    @kws51155 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Did you leave the old rubber tube from the pitot in place or pinch it off somehow so that water won't enter the boat behind the dashboard?

    • @NKPGarage
      @NKPGarage  ปีที่แล้ว

      At first I looped it and punched it off with a zip tie. Later on when I was doing some rewording I removed it completely. Just make sure to punch it off at least or water will drip from it

  • @barryseifert6053
    @barryseifert6053 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Just found your video . Just what Im looking for . You said they can be up dated to LED . May I ask how is this done . I subcribed to your cannel Thank you ,

    • @NKPGarage
      @NKPGarage  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You mean the old gauges being updated to led?

    • @barryseifert6053
      @barryseifert6053 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I mean how do you update or are they already LED@@NKPGarage

  • @vicomsys
    @vicomsys หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This speedometer store and récords mileage after turn off?

    • @NKPGarage
      @NKPGarage  หลายเดือนก่อน

      No. On a boat there’s no measurement of mileage over time. Boat age and usage is measured in hours of engine runtime.

  • @truckstopmedia
    @truckstopmedia 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Is the illumination in these LED or incandescent? Thanks!

    • @NKPGarage
      @NKPGarage  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It is LED

    • @truckstopmedia
      @truckstopmedia 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@NKPGarage It's so odd - when I call, Faria keeps telling me that these have incandescent bulbs in them but you (and all of their sale sheets) say otherwise. It's wild.

    • @NKPGarage
      @NKPGarage  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@truckstopmediahmmmm. That’s odd. I can check again next time we are in the boat. But I’m pretty sure the new gps gauge was led.

    • @truckstopmedia
      @truckstopmedia 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I purchased the studded GPS speedo and tach - the bulbs on mine are, indeed incandescent - FWIW. @@NKPGarage