Bayliner Trim Gauge

[Purduebarry]

My 1988 5.0L, OMC does not have a trim gauge. I've seen pics from other forum members with the exact same boat that has a factory trim gauge on the right hand side of the instrument panel cluster. What would it take to add one? Should I even try to locate a OEM version? Should I condsider an aftermarket version? What are the pitfalls of trying to do this with either version. I want to know whats going on back there at WOT! I thought of the best place to post this and figured the Bayliner gang would know best, so please give the post a chance.

 

[Rob454]

Re: Bayliner Trim Gauge

Mine doesnt have a trim guage either. needs to be wired in. Personally I could care less about the trim guage. I start with the trim all the way down and adjust as I need it to make the boat ride smooth.<br />Rob

 

[Purduebarry]

Re: Bayliner Trim Gauge

I was told to look for the wiring. It may have the sending unit. I'm doubtful, the wiring diagram has colors for the trim gauge that I'm just not finding. Thanks

 

[CaptAlfex]

Re: Bayliner Trim Gauge

My '87 Ciera has a trim sender unit as well and wiring on the engine harness also (Blue/ Black wires). There was never a gauge installed on this boat so not sure why the factory kept putting them on the drives? I have removed the sender and only raise the drive slightly to improve MPG when cruising. You can tell by the sound when you are too high.