New depth gauge

Brokentoy1 · Post by **Brokentoy1** » Mon Apr 20, 2020 5:54 pm

I hate the oem depth gauge. I’ve had nothing but problems trying to operate that thing. So I got a new one. Pretty much plug and play install except for the 2” hole. And it works perfectly....

Big Block Power · Post by **Big Block Power** » Mon Apr 20, 2020 5:59 pm

Looks good. I'm with you. The bad thing is most of our older ones have separate depth and temp screens. Sucks.

AsLan7 · Post by **AsLan7** » Mon Apr 20, 2020 9:34 pm

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Thanks for the pics BT1.

I actually like your new setup better. Looks cleaner.

Great job my friend.

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Dudley67 · Post by **Dudley67** » Mon Apr 20, 2020 9:43 pm

Brokentoy1 wrote: Mon Apr 20, 2020 5:54 pm I hate the oem depth gauge. I’ve had nothing but problems trying to operate that thing. So I got a new one. Pretty much plug and play install except for the 2” hole. And it works perfectly....

What part number for the new gauge did you purchase??

Like it a lot!!

Big Block Power · Post by **Big Block Power** » Mon Apr 20, 2020 10:08 pm

Dudley67 wrote: Mon Apr 20, 2020 9:43 pm
Brokentoy1 wrote: Mon Apr 20, 2020 5:54 pm I hate the oem depth gauge. I’ve had nothing but problems trying to operate that thing. So I got a new one. Pretty much plug and play install except for the 2” hole. And it works perfectly....
What part number for the new gauge did you purchase??

Like it a lot!!

Here's a couple with just a search of faria depth finder.

Brokentoy1 · Post by **Brokentoy1** » Mon Apr 20, 2020 10:39 pm

Faria Boat Depth Sounder Gauge DS0110A | Chesapeake SS White 2 Inch. I purchased it on eBay through Great Lakes skipper. Around $90 shipped. It has a red backlight similar to the old one. The toggle switch is not used anymore, I’m going to put a black snap in plug there.

akorcovelos · Post by **akorcovelos** » Tue Apr 21, 2020 1:48 pm

Big Block Power wrote: Mon Apr 20, 2020 5:59 pm Looks good. I'm with you. The bad thing is most of our older ones have separate depth and temp screens. Sucks.

yup, been trying to figure out what to do with those since I got the boat. Neither works and the way they are positioned I can't think of anything to replace them with...

Big Block Power · Post by **Big Block Power** » Tue Apr 21, 2020 2:44 pm

akorcovelos wrote: Tue Apr 21, 2020 1:48 pm
Big Block Power wrote: Mon Apr 20, 2020 5:59 pm Looks good. I'm with you. The bad thing is most of our older ones have separate depth and temp screens. Sucks.
yup, been trying to figure out what to do with those since I got the boat. Neither works and the way they are positioned I can't think of anything to replace them with...

Nope it won't happen this year for me. But now seeing that new member posted that place in Florida that custom makes dash's gives me ideas to add a chart plotter there or I'm even thinking of something else but I don't think I have enough room up in the dash.

Dudley67 · Post by **Dudley67** » Tue Apr 21, 2020 5:47 pm

Appreciate the follow up, if I can’t get my current one to play nicely after adding some RV antifreeze, I will go this route. Did it use the same transducer?

Brokentoy1 · Post by **Brokentoy1** » Tue Apr 21, 2020 9:21 pm

Yes, the old transducer plugged right into it. The black wire is the ground and purple is 12v. Very simple install.

Big Block Power · Post by **Big Block Power** » Tue Apr 21, 2020 9:54 pm

Dudley67 wrote: Tue Apr 21, 2020 5:47 pm Appreciate the follow up, if I can’t get my current one to play nicely after adding some RV antifreeze, I will go this route. Did it use the same transducer?

Yea that transducer is the down side of these also. I like this fit though!

Revolver1978 · Post by **Revolver1978** » Wed Jun 10, 2020 4:21 am

I purchased the same faria gauge and an in hull transducer. My 98 200 did not have the depth gauge.
I’m not too knowledgeable about electronics - where does the hot wire connect to? I could wire to a spare switch - cap call or accessory - or should I connect elsewhere?

Kate · Post by **Kate** » Wed Jun 10, 2020 7:50 am

Revolver1978 wrote: Wed Jun 10, 2020 4:21 am I could wire to a spare switch

That's what I did. Just remember to flip the switch on -- which, maybe, someone forgot to do.

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