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masonlk

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pitot tubes
« on: May 09, 2006, 01:20:27 am »
Had the dealer e-mail me today and tell me the speedo was only reading 34 on his test run. Feels the problem is that the boat has Airguide pitot tubes and that the K-M gauges require a specific tube unique to K-M. Anyone else run into this? I've looked up the speedo problems, but they all seem to be related to fouled tubes or bad grounds. Could it be possible we all have the wrong tubes installed? It's the 2000 E-22 at The Pro Shop in Longview, WA.

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Re: pitot tubes
« Reply #1 on: May 14, 2006, 21:57:22 pm »
Three options:

You can get pitots from Accuski. There were two styles, and the replacements may not match the originals on the boat, and if not you have to get Accuski to flash your MMDC box to use the new style pitots. They told me a two week turnaround if I sent them my box. You will then have a semi functional, inaccurate, unreliable speedo system, as delivered from Toyota. Accuski may or may not still be in business, their system doesn't work very well. DON'T put a dime into the factory Accuski speed control that was an option on our boats.

OR, find the nearest fence, and throw your junque factory speedo system over it. Install a paddle wheel speedo and Perfect Pass with a digital speedo. YOU WILL NOT REGRET IT. Not the cheapest route, but you'll never be sorry you bought the best.

You can also buy a GPS speedo system. I don't know what to recommend, but I know they make them. They probably approach PP in cost, and don't give you the speed control function.

Toyotas really need the speed control, big heavy boats with a relatively small engine equals lots of throttle movement. Put some weight in them and they are nearly undriveable for a rider that is going to get airborne. Not like other boats with gobs more torque, tiny throttle movements required to maintain speed. Just my .02, I've been there.
« Last Edit: May 14, 2006, 21:59:26 pm by cyclone »
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Re: pitot tubes
« Reply #2 on: May 14, 2006, 22:00:49 pm »
Oh yeah, option #4. Buy a 99$ handheld GPS and a little piece of Velcro.
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Re: pitot tubes
« Reply #3 on: May 15, 2006, 22:43:57 pm »
Option 4 is working great for me. I like the velcro idea though...might keep mine from flying off the dash.
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Re: pitot tubes
« Reply #4 on: May 16, 2006, 00:55:47 am »
Turned out not to be the tubes. Dealer spent several days on the phone with Medallion and got everything working right including the Depth Gauge. Something to be said for buying a boat from a dealer who won't let it out the door without everything working properly. At least now I've got a fresh slate to start! I was going to have the PP installed, but with the lift and all I've already heard how much this is costing. Didn't tell her yet that it takes premium. Oh well....I'm having fun.

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Re: pitot tubes
« Reply #5 on: May 16, 2006, 04:07:43 am »
I still have the velcro on my dash from just such a rig. It never did stay put, though. Now have PP and no worries.
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