Aftermarket tach for Force 50

[ricksonntag]

1991 Force 50 Model 507X91A<br />1991 Trophy (Bayliner) 15<br /><br />My boat did not come with a tachometer. I've decided I would like to have one, but have never installed one before. Any suggestions of where I should go to get a kit for one, and what kit to buy? Please note that my console has no space for a flush-mount gauge - I'll need to put a surface-mount type on top of the console.<br /><br />I'm assuming I need to install a sensor of some type in the motor - unless there's something already installed and all I need to do is tap into a terminal somewhere?<br /><br />Any help would be appreciated.<br /><br />In case it matters to you, the reason I want it is because we've used this boat successfully for 12 years to do tubing and recreational water skiing. But as my son gets bigger, I want to optimize the boat's ability to climb out of the hole. Before I buy a lower-pitched prop, I need a tach to make sure I'm not damaging the engine.

 

[12Footer]

Re: Aftermarket tach for Force 50

Howdy. Given the fact that you are limitted to mounting space and that this motor requires a special tach, try this instead.... Tiny Tach

 

[ricksonntag]

Re: Aftermarket tach for Force 50

[Sorry about the late response - travel and subsequent ISP problems prevented me from getting online.]<br /><br />Thanks for the tip on the TinyTach. Which model do I need for the Force 50 (2 cylinder)? Looks like the TT226NR-1C or 2C, but I can't tell which for sure.<br /><br />Also, it looks like I need to buy a new one every 5 years because of the non-replaceable battery. Has it lasted longer than that for you? (I've had this boat for 12 years, and plan to have it at least another 12.)<br /><br />It seems like there are broken links all over their website. Are they still in business?<br /><br />Finally, when I was winterizing the boat last week I noticed that the terminal block on my engine has a screw for "Tach," with a purple wire going through the wiring harness up to the console. So it looks like a traditional gauge might be able to just be attached to that wire. Has anyone else done this, and what kind of tach have people used for this?<br /><br />Thanks,<br /><br />Rick

 

[gaefstan]

Re: Aftermarket tach for Force 50

The purple wire is for a Tach. It will attach to a tach as the supply. You will also need to attach a ground and power lead. I'm not certain with the 1991 model but know that the 88 model requires a certain tach to operate (20 pole model). If you go with a Teleflex, insure you get the correct model for your motor (almost picked up the wrong one for mine - dealer opened the package to check the listings).

 

[gaefstan]

Re: Aftermarket tach for Force 50

Also, check boat salvage yards. I picked up my tach and a better speedo from Budget Boats out of VA for about $20 each.