GPS For Speedos

[Avidx22]

Hi Everybody,

So tired of not having reliable speedos. So.. does anybody know where I can purchase a GPS system to replace the unreliable water pick-ups. In installing this system will I have to reprogram the computer?

Also, I have an 1999 X22. My truck lid gas springs are gone. Anybody know which one to order? I have studied the drawings but I can't conclude which one to get.

Thanks!

AvidX22

[Capt Rick]

MAH0010473   GasSpring,TrunkLid,TwinType,E21&22,15",10lb,Alum,Black       14.28 each buy 2

as far as the speed I would use your phone and add speedometer app. or buy a in expense GPS.

Capt Rick

[jhardy3]

Also, I have an 1999 X22. My truck lid gas springs are gone. Anybody know which one to order? I have studied the drawings but I can't conclude which one to get.

Thanks!

AvidX22

I need the same information...

Also, Capt Rick has a good idea about getting a Speedo app and just getting a mount for your phone to put on the dash. Cheap and easy.

[Avidx22]

Hey Capt. Rick & Guppy,

Thanks for the info about the gas springs but let's say I'd really like to keep those specific speedos operational where can go to get such a system outside the quick and dirty choice?

Thank you for your time.

Avidx22

[Echelon73]

Perfect Pass makes a GPS speedometer with or without speed control.  The one without speed control is fairly reasonably priced and comes in the correct size.  It is called Precision Star.  Here are a few links:

http://www.perfectpass.com/

http://www.waterskis.com/precision-p/mastercraft_gps_speedometer.htm

[Avidx22]

Hi Echelon73,

Thanks for the info. I'll check it out. I once saw a system that worked with the MDCC in which all you had to do was mount that puck and plug a wire harness where the speedos go to the MDCC and that was that. Maybe they don't make it anymore.

Tx!
AvidX22

[Echelon73]

I'm not sure about the one that works with MDCC.  I am pretty sure all the Precision Star needs is power and ground wires.  I think it uses a small antenna (that can be hidden) to get the GPS signal to measure speed.

[ATXChris]

I have the precision star and the antenna is built in ( no puck required ).  Only 3 wires need to be hooked up - 12V power, ignition, and ground.  It fits right in the dash so I put it in the center and moved the tach to the left.

[Supraman]

Have you seen this product from Nautic Laugic? It plugs inline and converts your existing speedo into a GPS one. It allows you to completely remove the pitot assembly.. I almost installed one of these last spring. Only reason I didn't was I was unsure whether I want to keep the speedo when I add perfect pass or not.

http://www.nauticlaugic.com/NL2.html

I spoke with the owner of the company in the spring and he said he used to own an Epic and that is why he originally developed this product.

[Avidx22]

Hi Supraman,

Yes!  Tthis is what I was looking for. I want to keep the speedos I have but just do away with the mechanical pick-ups.

Will check out th site and perhaps next season I will get to go without any more cloggs.

Tx!
AvidX22

[Wet-N-Frugal]

Hey all,

For sure I still have my 2000 X22, and its NL2 GPS speedometer upgrade has been bulletproof for the last five seasons.

I can't emphasize enough the need to protect your MDC Dash computers... It's not a matter of IF but WHEN moisture from the pitot hoses will penetrate into the MDC. Every year Nautic Laugic gets more and more inquiries regarding MDC failures. A GPS upgrade is excellent insurance for your MDC, so you can unplug those pitot's; and remember to cork the hoses so they don't leak your boat.

The pic is of my PP install. It also is fed from the same GPS.

Cary
Nautic Laugic

[Wet-N-Frugal]

[masonlk]

Installed one of these a couple of years ago in about 30 minutes including the calibration. Speed holds steady and dead on when checked against another GPS. It was a bonus to disconnect those pitot hoses and stop worrying about water in the MDC.