Speedo inop

ldb3130 · **Posted:** Thu Jul 17, 2014 6:30 pm

Hello everyone, last trip to the lake the speedometer was a no show. This is my first season with this boat so I contacted the previous owner and he confimed that the speedo had been repaired by a shop a couple of times and had always been sketchy at best in its prime. Its a paddle wheel set up and curious if anyone has successfully fixed their paddel wheel speedo or replaced with with something better? The boat is a 1998 180 Horizon and I welcome your imput.

newbiechris · **Joined:** Sun May 18, 2014 11:42 pm **Posts:** 75

Do you have the vdo dash cluster

ldb3130 · **Posted:** Thu Jul 17, 2014 8:15 pm

No I have the Faria speedo gauge, My VDO cluster was not the best.

schoolsOut · **Posted:** Thu Jul 17, 2014 9:09 pm

I know this does not fix your speedo, but I use my smartphone with a speedo app and a phone mount above my dash more than I use my actual speedo. It is much more accurate and responsive for water sports. You could use this while you work to get your speedo fixed.

ldb3130 · **Posted:** Fri Jul 18, 2014 9:13 am

Thanks for the info, I will use the GPS as a back up, but i just cant stand looking down and seeing something not working. Having both is the best way to go for sure.

ldb3130 · **Posted:** Fri Jul 18, 2014 11:59 am

Just got word from the local Four Winns dealer that they dont offer the part anymore or know of a replacement :cry:

Taxus812 · **Joined:** Mon Jul 29, 2013 3:34 pm **Posts:** 46

if it is the gauge, go directly to Faria. If they cant give you a replacement they have a repair service.

NiagaraChillin · **Posted:** Mon Jul 21, 2014 10:08 am

Not familiar with the paddle wheel setup, I have the tube type, but a sailboat I crew on has the paddle wheel, and sometimes we have to go in reverse for a bit to clean the seaweed and gunk off it. Maybe try that?

ldb3130 · **Posted:** Mon Jul 21, 2014 7:45 pm

Sad to say but the wheel is free of debris and spins easily. I think I need a new sensor and pick up, I just need to find one that will work. Has anyone replaced their sensor before with a new one?

GottWhat · **Posted:** Tue Jul 22, 2014 8:31 am

This might help you find another wheel:

SeriousRob wrote:

I have a 2001 H180 with probably the same paddlewheel speedo. Mine also incorporates the temperature transducer in the paddlewheel enclosure. The part is a Raymarine e66019. Do a google search for that and a bunch will come up for ordering. Once installed it will have to be calibrated to be acurate. I'm not sure ow that is done but a boat shop should be able to figure it out.
Good luck Rob

From this thread: viewtopic.php?f=3&t=6174

ldb3130 · **Posted:** Tue Jul 22, 2014 12:29 pm

Thanks for all the info, it was a very helpful. I contacted Faria to see if they had a solution and they sent me the part# to their speed sensor. Here is the part# Faria Paddle Wheel Speed Transducer
Item #: FAR SN0007
I will go with this sensor since I have a Faria speedo gauge as well, should go well with one another.
Thanks again for all the help!!

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