1991 Bass Tracker Pro 17

bassboogieman · 07-06-12, 07:05 PM

Speedometers rarely work for long. The problem is the pickup tube on the lower unit gets clogged - speedo stops. Clearing it can be tough if the sediment or whatever is in there, solidifies and becomes very hard. The other issue is they are not very accurate, I really don't understand why, with GPS so reasonable and available now, boat manufacturer's still put them in their boats. IMO, they are not the most useless thing you'll find on a boat.

Fuel gauge - most common fault would be the sending unit (located in the tank), or possibly the float is stuck. There should be a round hatch for access to the tank, probably under or behind the seats whick will need to be removed to gain access.

07-06-12, 07:05 PM	#3
bassboogieman BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Parkesburg, Pa. Posts: 3,762	Speedometers rarely work for long. The problem is the pickup tube on the lower unit gets clogged - speedo stops. Clearing it can be tough if the sediment or whatever is in there, solidifies and becomes very hard. The other issue is they are not very accurate, I really don't understand why, with GPS so reasonable and available now, boat manufacturer's still put them in their boats. IMO, they are not the most useless thing you'll find on a boat. Fuel gauge - most common fault would be the sending unit (located in the tank), or possibly the float is stuck. There should be a round hatch for access to the tank, probably under or behind the seats whick will need to be removed to gain access.

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