Thank you very much. That’s exactly what I was looking for and is very helpful.
Sounds like most of it is unnecessary but nice to have. I might just add a voltmeter to the tach and trim as it seems pretty straightforward and forgo the rest of them.
Appreciate the thoughts and advice.
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- Fri Feb 16, 2024 11:58 am
- Forum: SMALL BOAT ELECTRICAL
- Topic: 1987 Johnson 70-HP Engine Gauges on 15-foot Boat
- Replies: 5
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- Fri Feb 16, 2024 8:56 am
- Forum: SMALL BOAT ELECTRICAL
- Topic: 1987 Johnson 70-HP Engine Gauges on 15-foot Boat
- Replies: 5
- Views: 734
Re: 1987 Johnson 70-HP Engine Gauges on 15-foot Boat
It is very common that the 12-Volt ACCESSORY circuit from the ignition key switch and the BATTERY NEGATIVE circuit are daisy-chained between electrically-operating gauges. hanks for all the responses. They are all very helpful. I’m wondering if I can add on a voltmeter off the same wiring used for ...
- Fri Feb 16, 2024 6:50 am
- Forum: SMALL BOAT ELECTRICAL
- Topic: 1987 Johnson 70-HP Engine Gauges on 15-foot Boat
- Replies: 5
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1987 Johnson 70-HP Engine Gauges on 15-foot Boat
I have a 1985 Johnson 70hp engine. My current wiring harness has a light switch, tachometer, and trim tilt gauge. I’d ideally like to add more gauges but am looking for comments how to do so. I’ve read a number of threads on here discussing this. My questions are as follows: Q1: Can the existing eng...
- Thu Jan 11, 2024 5:53 pm
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: 1987 SUPER SPORT 15 Interior Refurbishment
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1278
Re: 1987 SUPER SPORT 15 Interior Refurbishment
[To PORTHOLE] Thanks for the reply. Your advice is very helpful. Specialty Marine graciously helped me out with their hardware list for re-installing the wood interior on a SUPER SPORT 15. (See below.) I have not yet acquired these items, so I can't match them up to what was on the boat previously. ...
- Sun Dec 24, 2023 8:15 am
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: 1987 SUPER SPORT 15 Interior Refurbishment
- Replies: 4
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1987 SUPER SPORT 15 Interior Refurbishment
I have now just removed the wood interior on my 1987 SUPER SPORT 15. The wood was in rough shape so I’ve been sanding. I am going to [refinish the wood with] varnish. If this job weren't tedious enough, I’m dreading re-installingl the refurbished wood interior onto the boat. I’m looking for advice o...