Can I add a tach to my outboard

Soulakala · 11-07-2009, 09:32 AM

I have a 2003 50hp Merc 4 stroke with remote controls. It does not have a tach which I would like to add. Does anyone know if this is possible and does anyone sell this as a kit or aftermarket?

ondarvr · 11-07-2009, 01:57 PM

Yes, and it should be easy to find, dealer, online, etc.

Should just plug right into the wiring harness if you buy a Merc unit.

stevo · 11-07-2009, 06:57 PM

There are also inductive tachs, they have a wire that wraps around a spark plug wire, and theoretically should work with any motor.
Just make sure you get one that has a replacable battery. Don't ask how I learned that lesson.

eharris · 11-08-2009, 08:28 PM

I have a newer (2007) 60hp and had the same interest. I found out that on mine you can buy a SmartCraft gauge that will do a lot of different stuff in addition to tach. Don't know if you want any other info. or not just thought I would let you know. I haven't done it yet but will probably in the next year or so.

Evan

Just-in-Time · 11-11-2009, 08:50 AM

you can use smart craft or any tach with 12 pole

Soulakala · 11-11-2009, 10:18 AM

Do you know if the Smart Craft is a plug and play, meaning does the existing Mercury control harness support a connection at the control head or does this mean I need to run another cable to the motor?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Just-in-Time

you can use smart craft or any tach with 12 pole

Just-in-Time · 11-13-2009, 08:32 AM

email me serial number

11-07-2009, 09:32 AM	#1
Soulakala Steelhead Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Touristville, WA Posts: 183	Can I add a tach to my outboard I have a 2003 50hp Merc 4 stroke with remote controls. It does not have a tach which I would like to add. Does anyone know if this is possible and does anyone sell this as a kit or aftermarket? __________________ Fish -Work-fish-work its confusing is one the reason for having the other

11-07-2009, 01:57 PM	#2
ondarvr Steelhead Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Monroe, WA Posts: 180	Re: Can I add a tach to my outboard Yes, and it should be easy to find, dealer, online, etc. Should just plug right into the wiring harness if you buy a Merc unit.

11-07-2009, 06:57 PM	#3
stevo Chromer Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: SE PDX Posts: 890	Re: Can I add a tach to my outboard There are also inductive tachs, they have a wire that wraps around a spark plug wire, and theoretically should work with any motor. Just make sure you get one that has a replacable battery. Don't ask how I learned that lesson. __________________ buffoonery n : acting like a clown or buffoon "it is never too late to become what you might have been." George Eliot

11-08-2009, 08:28 PM	#4
eharris Steelhead Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Salem Posts: 381	Re: Can I add a tach to my outboard I have a newer (2007) 60hp and had the same interest. I found out that on mine you can buy a SmartCraft gauge that will do a lot of different stuff in addition to tach. Don't know if you want any other info. or not just thought I would let you know. I haven't done it yet but will probably in the next year or so. Evan __________________ Black Talon

11-11-2009, 08:50 AM	#5
Just-in-Time Steelhead Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: ON THE WATER Posts: 130	Re: Can I add a tach to my outboard you can use smart craft or any tach with 12 pole __________________ HUMAN BUILT = HUMAN FIXED

11-13-2009, 08:32 AM	#7
Just-in-Time Steelhead Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: ON THE WATER Posts: 130	Re: Can I add a tach to my outboard email me serial number __________________ HUMAN BUILT = HUMAN FIXED

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