Can I put an aftermarket paddlewheel spedo on?

(kgoings) · (kgoings) **Join Date: Apr 2005** 07-27-2006, 6:46 AM

Where do I get them for my i/o??

(jayc) · (jayc) **Join Date: Sep 2002** 07-27-2006, 8:43 AM

Yes you can. Faria do aftermarket kits.

I fitted one to my 87 MC, Easy to do and far better than the pitot version.

All i'd say is be very carefull of the placement of the wheel in an i/o. It has to have good water flow past it and hull strakes and chines will effect the flow and may cause strange readings.

(djiali) · (djiali) **Join Date: Aug 2005** 07-27-2006, 8:58 AM

made the mistake of putting the paddle too close to the prop wash and it consistently ready 10-15mph over what the actual speed it. Idealy, you'd like to put it thru-hull somewhere in the middle. Understand that's not ideal if you're doing the work yourself...

(wakemaniac69) · (wakemaniac69) **Join Date: Nov 2004** 07-27-2006, 11:15 AM

ever consider perfect pass??

(kgoings) · (kgoings) **Join Date: Apr 2005** 07-27-2006, 12:12 PM

I have considered PP but with an I/O I have heard it is not as effective. I may wait for the PP till next year when I buy an inboard.