Airguide Speedometer Conversion to GPS
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Printed Date: September-29-2024 at 10:45am
Topic: Airguide Speedometer Conversion to GPS
Posted By: ClassicBoatwork
Subject: Airguide Speedometer Conversion to GPS
Date Posted: January-07-2013 at 2:33am
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Ladies and Gentlemen, I am holding in my grimy little hands the first Airguide speedometer prototype conversion to GPS. I tested this prototype today and it appears to be working well. No more leaks or clogs! Stand by…. Dean Classic Boatworks |
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Posted By: must_dash
Date Posted: January-07-2013 at 5:14am
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Pics are the real proof.... How have you done it? ------------- 1986 Martinique - sold When we ask for advice, we are usually looking for an accomplice. |
Posted By: phatsat67
Date Posted: January-07-2013 at 11:09am
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Interesting. ------------- |
Posted By: gR@HaM
Date Posted: January-07-2013 at 3:04pm
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The suspense!!!.. ------------- '82 Ski Tique |
Posted By: ClassicBoatwork
Date Posted: January-07-2013 at 5:14pm
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I have to keep you guys guessing.... It is a little soon to go into too much depth as we are still working out the details. What I can tell you is that it worked pretty cool in the test. Dean |
Posted By: bhectus
Date Posted: January-07-2013 at 5:42pm
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Hmm, very interesting. Are you integrating it to look like an analog gauge with a dial indicator and everything? ------------- '02 Ski Nautique 196 w/ 5.7 Apex bowtie - Sold '87 Barefoot - sold '97 Super Sport Nautique - originally custom built for Walt Meloon '97 Ski Nautique '83 SN 2001 |
Posted By: delovett
Date Posted: January-07-2013 at 7:31pm
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This is quite exciting ------------- 1973 Nautique 351 |
Posted By: ClassicBoatwork
Date Posted: January-07-2013 at 7:41pm
Yes, the exterior will look identical to your pitot gauge. The back may have to have some modification for an external receiver. We just had a discussion about integrating an internal receiver but the faces would have to be changed from metal to plastic. The external receiver is a more proven technology. |
bhectus wrote:Posted By: AAM196
Date Posted: January-07-2013 at 7:49pm
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yeah baby lay it on us... anytime your ready... now works for us... digital speed sweet analog look... I'm in! don't want to take over thread... anyone know where to get a pointer for a 1999 style airguide? I got a bent one  this style... http://www.nautiqueparts.com/speedometerairguide-usedonnautiquesto1999.aspx |
Posted By: Air206
Date Posted: January-07-2013 at 8:03pm
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Andrew - I have a working, yellowed, white face early 90's Airguide says Correct Craft (not Nautiques) that you can take off my hands.....cannibalize it for the needle or put a white face on it... PM me for price if ya want it........ ------------- https://tinyurl.com/y6t5e3bu" rel="nofollow - 04 Air206 http://tinyurl.com/9urzgls" rel="nofollow - 91 Barefoot 78 SkiTiq |
Posted By: ClassicBoatwork
Date Posted: January-07-2013 at 8:16pm
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"don't want to take over thread..." Ahhh.. Thread thief... think I have to report this to the FBI, Special Thread Investigation unit... |
Posted By: rosconole
Date Posted: January-07-2013 at 8:48pm
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i am ready to go to the perfect pass gps speedo, anyone like dislike it? ------------- 1989 ski nautique ,1991 barefoot nautique, 1993 Mustang Cobra 1998 5.0 Magazine shootout invitee |
Posted By: Air206
Date Posted: January-07-2013 at 9:07pm
PrecisionStar is going in the BFN in 3 weeks.... I'll let ya know...  Your thread is really jacked now! Ha....... BTW - I like the Stargazer GPS upgrade in the 206 so far...... Guess I'm all GPS. ------------- https://tinyurl.com/y6t5e3bu" rel="nofollow - 04 Air206 http://tinyurl.com/9urzgls" rel="nofollow - 91 Barefoot 78 SkiTiq |
Posted By: ClassicBoatwork
Date Posted: January-07-2013 at 9:09pm
| Wooo is me |
Posted By: Air206
Date Posted: January-07-2013 at 9:14pm
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Dean: It just shows you there is a buzz about Marine GPS..... Thanks for bringing the Airguides along......... Good on ya' Mate! (Now back on track, I hope  )------------- https://tinyurl.com/y6t5e3bu" rel="nofollow - 04 Air206 http://tinyurl.com/9urzgls" rel="nofollow - 91 Barefoot 78 SkiTiq |
Posted By: ClassicBoatwork
Date Posted: January-07-2013 at 9:26pm
| I am just kidding around... |
Posted By: kapla
Date Posted: January-08-2013 at 12:59am
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i´m also toying with the idea of a gps speedo, if this goes along i´d be more than interested! ------------- <a href="">1992 ski nautique |
Posted By: ClassicBoatwork
Date Posted: January-08-2013 at 1:05am
| This project is going forward. We are not far away at this point just working on the fine points. |
Posted By: turningpoint84
Date Posted: January-08-2013 at 1:53am
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Doesn't seem to complicated! Sounds awesome! ------------- Proud 1968 mustang owner and now http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=6454&sort=&pagenum1" rel="nofollow - 1970 Mustang |
Posted By: Toeboat
Date Posted: January-09-2013 at 10:44pm
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You can count me in for a future sale! 89 BFN. ------------- Toeboat 89 BFN w/454 bought new and still love it. 06 Ski Nautique w/ZR6 72 Promo |
Posted By: ClassicBoatwork
Date Posted: January-09-2013 at 11:37pm
| Very cool... start saving your pennies because we are real close! |
Posted By: bhectus
Date Posted: January-10-2013 at 12:02am
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What's the timeframe for production completion and until you are able to start filling orders? ------------- '02 Ski Nautique 196 w/ 5.7 Apex bowtie - Sold '87 Barefoot - sold '97 Super Sport Nautique - originally custom built for Walt Meloon '97 Ski Nautique '83 SN 2001 |
Posted By: ClassicBoatwork
Date Posted: January-10-2013 at 12:13am
| I am not sure. I think one or two months. |
Posted By: SNobsessed
Date Posted: January-10-2013 at 10:26am
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Dean - What will be the price? ------------- “Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy.” Ben Franklin |
Posted By: gR@HaM
Date Posted: January-10-2013 at 10:36am
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The all important question!! ------------- '82 Ski Tique |
Posted By: turningpoint84
Date Posted: January-10-2013 at 11:42am
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I'm sure price depends on cost of the speedo. I'd assume with my educated guess in the $500 range. Speedo at $200, GPS $100-150, Labor to modify and then you need to make a profit. I think selling a kit where someone could modify their own speedo would be a great idea. ------------- Proud 1968 mustang owner and now http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=6454&sort=&pagenum1" rel="nofollow - 1970 Mustang |
Posted By: dwouncmd
Date Posted: January-10-2013 at 12:20pm
+1 ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=6535&sort=&pagenum=2" rel="nofollow - 89 SN <a href="http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=6567&sort=&pagenum=1" rel="nofollow">7 |
Posted By: ClassicBoatwork
Date Posted: January-10-2013 at 3:35pm
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Gee guys, you have this all figured out.... It is too soon for me to give you a price. It will be competitively priced and I do intend to provide components for those that wish to do the work themselves. This will be a retrofit so I assume the buyer already has the speedometer. |
Posted By: Kristof
Date Posted: January-11-2013 at 4:52am
------------- - Gun control means: using BOTH hands! - Money doesn't make one happy, but when it rains cats and dogs, it's still better to cry in a Porsche than on a bicycle... |
Posted By: ClassicBoatwork
Date Posted: January-14-2013 at 1:58am
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I need some input. One of the limitations I am running into for the Airguide retrofit is the total sweep of the needle motor is 315 degrees. On a 3 to 50 mph dial, like most of you have, the needle has to do one of two things. 1. To reach 50mph the needle comes to rest at 5 mph. 2. If the needle settles at the post or 3 mph it will not quite reach 50 mph, the needle will top out at 47 or 48 mph. How big of a deal is this? I know if I were calibrating for myself I would let the needle set at the post. I have never had a boat that would actually go 50 mph! Does yours? The gps will actually read up to 200 mph. The limitation is the scale not being over 315 degrees. It appears that finding a motor that will cover a broader range of degrees is problematical but I am not certain about this. In YOUR opinion is this a problem that should be resolved before further development? Thank you for your input, Dean |
Posted By: 65 'cuda
Date Posted: January-14-2013 at 9:53am
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You will find lots of boats here that will run 50 or above! ------------- Gary http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=941" rel="nofollow - 1965 Barracuda SS |
Posted By: Air206
Date Posted: January-14-2013 at 10:01am
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I think most of us would care more about our speed over 40 than under 10. ------------- https://tinyurl.com/y6t5e3bu" rel="nofollow - 04 Air206 http://tinyurl.com/9urzgls" rel="nofollow - 91 Barefoot 78 SkiTiq |
Posted By: JMurph
Date Posted: January-14-2013 at 10:16am
I would let the needle rest at the post and I would not stop development so that the remaining 2 to 3 mph could be reached before proceeding. Even though many boats here can reach 50 mph, I don't think it's necessary to catch that on your Airguide. Most of the folks who are concerned with their very top end speed would have a digital handheld gps (which is easier to read) with them or someone else in the boat tracking the speed. I see the Airguide conversion more geared toward knowing how fast the boat is going during actual skiing, etc. If you're going 48-50, you're probably closer to WOT, unless you have a boat with a modified engine. |
Posted By: Morfoot
Date Posted: January-14-2013 at 11:34am
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Your set up NOW would work great for me as 'Miss Scarlett' still has the stock motor in it and with the 540 prop she'll only do 46-47 MPH on a good day. If I changed my prop I might get an extra 2MPH on the top end and would want the upper scale to be accurate because I'm barefooting. Of course if you're able to fine tune it and get the full range then it would be awesome. I appreciate the work you're doing for the sake of keeping them original but yet modern. Way cool! ------------- "Morfoot; He can ski. He can wakeboard.He can cook chicken.He can create his own self-named beverage, & can also apparently fly. A man of many talents."72 Mustang "Kermit",88 SN Miss Scarlett, 99 SN "Sherman" |
Posted By: turningpoint84
Date Posted: January-14-2013 at 11:36am
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I'd be happy with 3-47 mph. I figure just put in instructions that allow the user to adjust it to how they would want it? ------------- Proud 1968 mustang owner and now http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=6454&sort=&pagenum1" rel="nofollow - 1970 Mustang |
Posted By: TRBenj
Date Posted: January-14-2013 at 1:40pm
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Tim, you ever GPS your '88? If so, thats the fastest one Ive heard of. Most are slower than the earlier (82-86) 2001 hulls, which are usually right around 45-46. I wouldnt expect any other prop to be faster than a 540... so you'll probably never pick up that 2mph with a prop change. Tough call on which way to skew the speedo... *most* boats dont go faster than 47-48, but some certainly do. Personally, I dont care how fast Im going if its less than 6mph though- so Id opt to lose a little bit of resolution on the low end. ------------- |
Posted By: ClassicBoatwork
Date Posted: January-14-2013 at 1:42pm
This is the current thinking. I just want to make sure that you have a solution that is acceptable to most. As stated above the GPS will handle speeds up to 20 mph. We are including a calibration for those of you that have 60 or 80 mph Airguide gauges. The scale works with those fine. Thanks! |
Posted By: ClassicBoatwork
Date Posted: January-14-2013 at 1:45pm
| oops 200 mph |
Posted By: Morfoot
Date Posted: January-14-2013 at 2:52pm
Dammit Tim, you burst my bubble.  I went back and checked a post I did posting the results of the 540... 43.5 was all she did and yes that was using a GPS.You mean I can't act like a fisherman who caught "The Big One'? Errrrrr I mean I'll hit 47 after I remove the pitots as they are causing a 3 MPH drag. I stand corrected! OOOP...my bad  ------------- "Morfoot; He can ski. He can wakeboard.He can cook chicken.He can create his own self-named beverage, & can also apparently fly. A man of many talents."72 Mustang "Kermit",88 SN Miss Scarlett, 99 SN "Sherman" |
Posted By: TRBenj
Date Posted: January-14-2013 at 3:01pm
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Tim, if you lied I would have believed you. Those numbers line up with the other late 2001's (at least '87-88) that Ive seen. '89 with the 1.23 is a little different animal. ------------- |
Posted By: ClassicBoatwork
Date Posted: January-22-2013 at 12:24am
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The Bad and the Good First the Bad: I withdrew my participation in the development of the GPS retrofit with the company I was working with. The business terms are simply unacceptable. Now the Good: I am not stopping work on the development of a retrofit. I have already begun working with two sources to engineer a retrofit board and a frame to hold the board in the proper position. My goal is to have the board fit onto the frame so you remove the mechanical mechanism and replace it with the new frame, attach the board, attach the dial, attach the adjustment knob (if you have one), and close up your speedometer. I will use your input in the design. Dean |
Posted By: Kristof
Date Posted: January-22-2013 at 6:30am
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Don't forget about us metric boys... Does it fit a KPH speedo as well? (On another note: I will not bump the lenses thread this month...  )------------- - Gun control means: using BOTH hands! - Money doesn't make one happy, but when it rains cats and dogs, it's still better to cry in a Porsche than on a bicycle... |
Posted By: ClassicBoatwork
Date Posted: January-23-2013 at 12:58am
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On again. I am happy to report we have worked out our business terms so are back on track. |
Posted By: Tonali_III
Date Posted: January-23-2013 at 1:02am
I want one! I want one!  My Hotrod Southwind project should be hitting about 65 or 70, we think! (We hope!) ------------- http://correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=553&sort=&pagenum=1" rel="nofollow - 1974 Southwind 20 <a href="http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=6752" rel="nofollow">1972 Mustan |
Posted By: ClassicBoatwork
Date Posted: January-23-2013 at 1:20am
I don't think KPH or MPH matters but I am checking to make sure. On your non-bump, just today (in the USA) I found another alternative. I will get a sample soon. If this works I will at least get any pre-sales taken care of, at a loss mind you  This guy has "as many as you want" NOS lenses. They are not the correct shape but he has "One hundred years old grinding machines". Says he knows exactly what I mean and can make the correct shape. Needless to say they will be a bit pricy. But we will actually have them! Also now have a full line of replacement dials and they are beautiful! I will get them on the web site asap. |
Posted By: ClassicBoatwork
Date Posted: January-23-2013 at 1:49am
KPH are not a problem. You have a little different calibration sequence but other than that it is the same. |
Posted By: SNobsessed
Date Posted: January-23-2013 at 1:56am
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Just wondering what most guys will do - install 1 of these & leave the other pitot driven? Install 2 GPS? Remove the remaining Airguide & fill the hole in the dash? ------------- “Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy.” Ben Franklin |
Posted By: Tonali_III
Date Posted: January-23-2013 at 2:05am
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Actually, I have an old Teleflex MPH gauge. A Mark III, I believe. Remember, you started this. ------------- http://correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=553&sort=&pagenum=1" rel="nofollow - 1974 Southwind 20 <a href="http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=6752" rel="nofollow">1972 Mustan |
Posted By: Tonali_III
Date Posted: January-23-2013 at 2:08am
2 GPS? Are you serious? I say leave it the other Pitot driven. Just make sure you mark the GPS one. The GPS reads relative to the satellite, irregardless of water movement. The pitot is relative to the water. Theoretically, unless you are in absolutely still water, one will always read faster than the other. It's like the difference between airspeed and groundspeed in a plane. ------------- http://correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=553&sort=&pagenum=1" rel="nofollow - 1974 Southwind 20 <a href="http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=6752" rel="nofollow">1972 Mustan |
Posted By: SNobsessed
Date Posted: January-23-2013 at 2:11am
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I bet someone will install 2 - won't be me though. ------------- “Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy.” Ben Franklin |
Posted By: rosconole
Date Posted: January-23-2013 at 2:36am
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Theres only a few things you should be doing below 5mph,if it started there thats fine , most of the big 30-50' gunship GPS speedos dont start till 10-20 and go to 160 or so. ------------- 1989 ski nautique ,1991 barefoot nautique, 1993 Mustang Cobra 1998 5.0 Magazine shootout invitee |
Posted By: ClassicBoatwork
Date Posted: January-23-2013 at 2:53am
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Everyone should have TWO!! There is an option to install two gps units and operate them with one receiver. Where you start the calibration, low or high speed, will be determined by each user. If you don't boat on a river or the ocean with a strong current ground speed vs speed with or against current is minimal or non-existent. Like most things in life what one prefers is determined by individual users. |
Posted By: kapla
Date Posted: January-23-2013 at 9:39am
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looks like there will be a market for the unused pitot drive speedos we will remove! lol ------------- <a href="">1992 ski nautique |
Posted By: SNobsessed
Date Posted: January-23-2013 at 10:51am
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GPS is now, http://www.ebay.com/itm/Correct-Craft-Ski-Nautique-Electronic-Speedometer-Ad-1980-/400391129284?pt=Motors_Manuals_Literature&hash=item5d392bc8c4&vxp=mtr" rel="nofollow - This was then ------------- “Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy.” Ben Franklin |
Posted By: Hollywood
Date Posted: January-23-2013 at 12:25pm
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My pitots are coming off GPS or no GPS. Looking forward to this. I might get a larger tach for the other speedo hole and put a heater vent-hand warmer in the old tach location. That's the plan anyway. ------------- |
Posted By: phatsat67
Date Posted: January-23-2013 at 12:49pm
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HW, I think I am for sure adding a heater box to my boat when the time comes to rip the floor out. ------------- |
Posted By: storm34
Date Posted: January-23-2013 at 1:40pm
Original grey and black? If so, dibs when you pull them off. ------------- |
Posted By: Hollywood
Date Posted: January-23-2013 at 1:41pm
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They are yours. The barb is broken on one of them, probably from the same ***************s that siphoned my gas tank dry over the summer. ------------- |
Posted By: turningpoint84
Date Posted: January-23-2013 at 1:45pm
I'm going to do the same. I actually read a big write up on this about 6 months ago, on how to do it on a newer boat, but i seriously have no idea on how to do this on an older boat, meaning where to put the water hoses. It get's cold on the water at night and i enjoy a good heater, i figure i can hide it up under the dash, then send a vent to the passenger and driver, and maybe finagle a 3rd to the back, but i'm undecided on that. ------------- Proud 1968 mustang owner and now http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=6454&sort=&pagenum1" rel="nofollow - 1970 Mustang |
Posted By: ClassicBoatwork
Date Posted: January-28-2013 at 10:17pm
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Sweetheart Deal – Tell your sweetheart what you really want We are offering the Speedometer GPS conversion for a discount and I will install your unit at no charge until February 29, 2013. http://www.classicboatwork.com/classicparts/gauges/airguide/gps/cc.html Currently we have mounted the prototypes on the frame that holds the mechanical parts requiring removal of the internal parts and frame modification. I need to install a few in order to work out the details of an alternate mounting method and write clear instructions. Once I perfect an alternate installation method I will offer a kit for those that wish to install the unit themselves and save their mechanical internals. We ask those that take advantage of this introductory special to work with us to resolve any issues and share your experience on the forum. We guarantee your satisfaction. Questions? Post here or email coolboats@classicboatwork.com or Phone 916-774-0529 |
Posted By: cphase
Date Posted: January-28-2013 at 10:20pm
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http://www.classicboatwork.com/classicparts/gauges/airguide/gps/cc.html" rel="nofollow - Proper Link ------------- Thanks, Jeff http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=6549" rel="nofollow - 82 SN http://www.archlinux.org" rel="nofollow - Arch Linux |
Posted By: ClassicBoatwork
Date Posted: January-28-2013 at 10:29pm
| I don't know how you did it but Thank you... oops.. I see the insert link button up there now! |
Posted By: kapla
Date Posted: January-28-2013 at 11:43pm
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you need the old airguide to do the work? ------------- <a href="">1992 ski nautique |
Posted By: ClassicBoatwork
Date Posted: January-28-2013 at 11:56pm
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Yes, I will install the unit into your speedometer. Ahhh, Argentina.. I see. If you wish to take advantage of the special and install yourself that is okay. I can hold off shipping to you and supply an install kit when I get it worked out. Or you can use your current frame and I will walk you through as much as I currently know. We are all learning together here! Thanks, Dean |
Posted By: storm34
Date Posted: January-29-2013 at 12:14pm
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Guessing you can do them for different faces, but how about surface mount units? Sorry if this question was covered earlier. ------------- |
Posted By: ClassicBoatwork
Date Posted: January-29-2013 at 2:24pm
| Yes, the conversion should fit any Airguide speedometer. |
Posted By: ClassicBoatwork
Date Posted: February-19-2013 at 3:33am
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I have added more information on the GPS conversion: " rel="nofollow - Here " rel="nofollow - And Here We also now have a form for questions and quotes: " rel="nofollow - Form |
Posted By: turningpoint84
Date Posted: February-19-2013 at 12:45pm
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you link just takes us to this thread. ------------- Proud 1968 mustang owner and now http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=6454&sort=&pagenum1" rel="nofollow - 1970 Mustang |
Posted By: ClassicBoatwork
Date Posted: February-19-2013 at 1:17pm
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arg.. I don't understand these links I guess... http://www.classicboatwork.com/classicparts/gauges/airguide/agr/agr.html http://www.classicboatwork.com/classicparts/gauges/airguide/gps/gpsretro.html http://www.classicboatwork.com/form/gpsform.html Sorry about that... Dean |
Posted By: 75 Tique
Date Posted: February-19-2013 at 1:59pm
Yeah...still needs a little work Here you go. http://www.classicboatwork.com/classicparts/gauges/airguide/agr/agr.html" rel="nofollow - Air Guide Service http://www.classicboatwork.com/classicparts/gauges/airguide/gps/gpsretro.html" rel="nofollow - Air Guide to GPS info http://www.classicboatwork.com/form/gpsform.html" rel="nofollow - Inquiry Form ------------- _____________ “So, how was your weekend?” “Well, let me see…sun burn, stiff neck, screwed up back, assorted aches and pains….yup, my weekend was great, thanks for asking.” |
Posted By: Hollywood
Date Posted: February-19-2013 at 2:05pm
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Dean, go ahead and quote Larry's post above, you'll see where everything fits. ------------- |
Posted By: ClassicBoatwork
Date Posted: February-19-2013 at 2:05pm
| Thank you! |
Posted By: ClassicBoatwork
Date Posted: February-19-2013 at 2:13pm
| I think I see my errant ways... I added the quotes to my link and your software does that automatically. |
Posted By: ClassicBoatwork
Date Posted: March-27-2013 at 9:10pm
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I have finished my first pair of GPS retro-fits. I took the pair out this morning in our car and they track together great.  
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Posted By: bhectus
Date Posted: March-28-2013 at 10:37am
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The sweep on the flush-mount only goes to 40mph? I thought it was going to go to at least 47? ------------- '02 Ski Nautique 196 w/ 5.7 Apex bowtie - Sold '87 Barefoot - sold '97 Super Sport Nautique - originally custom built for Walt Meloon '97 Ski Nautique '83 SN 2001 |
Posted By: Air206
Date Posted: March-28-2013 at 10:46am
The flush mount pictured is a "fancy" Electro-Speedo....... not a typical flush mount pitot-driven Airguide which has a dial that is calibrated to 50 MPH. ------------- https://tinyurl.com/y6t5e3bu" rel="nofollow - 04 Air206 http://tinyurl.com/9urzgls" rel="nofollow - 91 Barefoot 78 SkiTiq |
Posted By: Hollywood
Date Posted: March-28-2013 at 12:59pm
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It looks like the optional electronic speedo from around 1980. ------------- |
Posted By: phatsat67
Date Posted: March-28-2013 at 2:05pm
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HW is right on. Wasn't there a set of those on ebay a few weeks ago? That GPS is tempting. I would like to fill in all the pitot holes on my transom and never have to worry again. ------------- |
Posted By: ClassicBoatwork
Date Posted: March-28-2013 at 3:00pm
Now that is the right kind of thinking! Someone told me the Electro Marine was used for only three years. Paddle wheel? |
Posted By: ClassicBoatwork
Date Posted: March-29-2013 at 4:24pm
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nautic Laugic did a pretty good video on the installation process. I cringe when he tells you to cut off the nipple on the diaphragm though!! I have never seen that plastic frame before. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=axiv4Gw_N2M&feature=youtu.be%20" rel="nofollow - Video Dean |
Posted By: Dank
Date Posted: March-29-2013 at 5:04pm
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So how much are you selling the DIY kit for? ------------- "I don't know what the world may need, but a http://correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=886&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1986&yrend=1990" rel="nofollow - V8 engine's a good start for me" |
Posted By: Donald80SN
Date Posted: March-31-2013 at 9:40pm
My 1980 came with the Electronic Speedo, but I replaced it with an Water Pressure Air Guide. I am thinking that 1980 was the only year that this was offered . Very Cool Stuff. Donald |
Posted By: Wet-N-Frugal
Date Posted: April-09-2013 at 9:37pm
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More info on the GPS upgrade: You can see the 'fluidity' of the needle movement on this you-tube video. The video walks thru the Calibration Procedure. For a 5 to 50 MPH gauge, Cal points are sampled starting at 10 MPH, upward every 5 MPH, the last point at 45 (Full Scale minus 5 MPH). The result is an accurate speed report across the full 50 MPH. http://youtu.be/SwXAfIttEQM ------------- -WNF |
Posted By: cphase
Date Posted: April-09-2013 at 9:44pm
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------------- Thanks, Jeff http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=6549" rel="nofollow - 82 SN http://www.archlinux.org" rel="nofollow - Arch Linux |
Posted By: winniskier
Date Posted: March-17-2017 at 8:16am
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I am considering a speedometer conversion to GPS as I am too cheap to jump all the way to a Perfect Pass. Please send current thoughts about an Nautic Logic upgrade. I prefer an internal GPS receiver. Nautic Logic claims that the internal and external receivers have the same excellent reception. Do you agree? ------------- Jim |
Posted By: TRBenj
Date Posted: March-17-2017 at 9:19am
| You lose the Nautique face on the internal receiver- it comes with a generic one (presumably pre-calibrated). I and several others have run the external receiver version for a while, they work great. Smooth, reliable and great customer service from NauticLaugic. I added a 2nd one this winter. |
Posted By: Orlando76
Date Posted: March-17-2017 at 10:19am
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If you ski I couldn't imagine not having Perfect Pass. I was hesitant for the longest time until I started skiing other boats with PP/ZO. ------------- Please support The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation 1976 Ski Nautique 351 Escort 1993 Ski Nautique purple and black 351 HO PCM |
Posted By: tryathlete
Date Posted: March-17-2017 at 12:25pm
My take is that there's nobody concerned with speeds below 10, but there are quite a few boat owners who travel just below or very close to 50 (my SS will hit 48). I'd rather be able to read high end then hit the post on the low end. |
Posted By: TRBenj
Date Posted: March-17-2017 at 12:34pm
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This thread is 3 years old, not a relevant discussion as the product is already out there. If you need to read the upper 40's and higher with accuracy, you can go to a 60mph, 80mph or a custom face with a custom scale if you want... the GPS gauge can be calibrated to any scale you'd like. I am running a custom 80mph scale on my BFN... reads accurately into the 60's. |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: March-17-2017 at 12:39pm
Yes, let's just forget about all the new members who have come on since the old post!  ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: LaurelLakeSkier
Date Posted: March-17-2017 at 12:55pm
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Posted By: TRBenj
Date Posted: March-17-2017 at 1:00pm
Happy to talk about the speedo all you want, but it is too late to influence the design considerations as that was set in stone many years ago. Geez you need some reading comprehension help sometimes Pete!
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Posted By: tryathlete
Date Posted: March-17-2017 at 1:08pm
| That's pretty clear, Tim. Oh well. First thing to go....well....maybe second. |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: March-17-2017 at 1:43pm
I'm glad to hear your model T is still running well Yup, design considerations never come to play after development since they are "set in stone". ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: TRBenj
Date Posted: March-17-2017 at 1:52pm
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If Henry Ford stopped in and was soliciting feedback on how to improve his prototype before putting it into production, then I'd say you missed the boat Pete. You're not going to re-engineer this GPS conversion kit at this point in order to gain 3mph worth of travel. That feedback was already presented, and the design was finalized in 2013. There are other options to work around this limitation that I mentioned. Your argumentativeness is not exactly helpful. 
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Posted By: winniskier
Date Posted: March-30-2017 at 9:56pm
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Meanwhile back at the ranch, I've been given the chance to buy a never-used 2010 Precision Star GPS Speedometer rather than undertake a conversion. Perfect Pass says that the original 2010 speedometers updated 1 time per second, (1 Hz), the new ones have a 5 Hz GPS, and the 2010 model should work well, just has a slower refresh speed when accelerating. Is this a model T or last year's model? Do you think there will be a meaningful difference? ------------- Jim |