Help with gauge problem

[terrysandlin]

I tried out my new(used) 1998 Lowe Bass Boat w a 1998 60 hp Evinrude. The gauges were working when I started out. The speedometer and volt gauge were not working a little later. I did get too close to shallow water and stirred up some mud to the extent that the two depth meters showed zero. I got into deeper water and the depth gauges began to work after a while. The rpm and fuel gauges continued to work all the time.

I do not know if the mud had any connection to the gauges. Help provide some possibilities to check out and/or solutions.
I am a newbie on this large a boat and motor. I do need some help.

Thanks for your help.

Terry

 

[Daviet]

Re: Help with gauge problem

Usually the speedo is powered by water pressure, is the pickup tube clogged?
Have you checked the charging system, is the engine actually charging the battery?

 

[terrysandlin]

Re: Help with gauge problem

I will use a voltmeter and check to see the engine is charging today. As you can imagine, the speedometer is not my main concern.
Thanks

 

[terrysandlin]

Re: Help with gauge problem

Thank you, Daviet, for your reply. I checked the charging with a volt meter and the motor was charging. When I took it out yesterday, the volt gauge was working. The speedometer worked poorly and only after I got the boat up to an estimated 30 mph. I will make a new post on that.
This forum has done so much for me in the past year, I almost feel guilty using it for free. I have bought some products; but, not enough to compensate for the quality of help and advice I have received.

Terry

 

[Daviet]

Re: Help with gauge problem

Don't worry, there will be a time when you will help some one else out.