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Installation is easier than most standard gauges, and
the Livorsi GPS is a perfect replacement for standard speedometers. |
The most common
installation is a simple swap from the pitot-actuated speedometer to the GPS
unit. The installation process is very straightforward, with only three main
connections to make – gauge power and lighting, receiver connection, and
electronic recall connection. It should be noted that there are two types of
connections available for the receiver. The first type uses eyelet
connectors that are attached to studs on the gauge itself. This is
beneficial for custom installations where resizing the receiver cable is
necessary. The second type is a simple plug connector that requires no tools
to install, and it just snaps in place. For this installation, we are using
the eyelet-type connector, since we’ll want to cut the receiver wires to
match our installation perfectly.
Once the gauge is installed, select a location for the receiver antenna. It
is recommended that the antenna be mounted above the deck, or in a location
where it is unobstructed. In most cases, however, the receiver will function
if it is mounted below the deck of your boat. If you choose to mount the
receiver in this location, you should test it by temporarily mounting the
unit in your desired location before drilling any mounting holes. In our
installation, we found that the Livorsi GPS receiver had no problems
functioning under the deck of our boat.
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Left to right:
1. Cutting the gauge bracket to fit our
angled bezel.
2. Make certain the gauge is perfectly
centered before cutting brackets or wires.
3. Recall switch plug just snaps
into place. 4. Receiver antenna leads
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The final step in
your installation is to choose a location for your recall toggle switch,
which connects to the head unit via simple a plug-in terminal. The switch is
weatherproof, so you can mount it in virtually any location, and the recall
feature comes in very handy during engine tuning.
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Even at over 120 MPH, the Livorsi GPS maintained perfect
accuracy with no needle jump whatsoever. 160 MPH
version shown. |
Typical of Livorsi
Marine, gauge and system quality are top notch. Unlike other systems, the
Livorsi gauge is designed to not only perform accurately, but withstand the
rigors of the marine environment. We tested our GPS unit at over 120 MPH,
and accuracy is spot on. Our unit experienced no needle jump at all,
allowing for quick glances at the gauge for an accurate reading.
The Livorsi GPS
also refreshes much faster than
typical handheld units, providing more accurate acceleration feedback.
Livorsi Marine also offers a military-grade dedicated and portable GPS
testing unit designed to measure critical changes in speed very quickly.
This particular unit is housed in a weatherproof Pelican case for maximum
protection.
It's difficult to
find a reason why you would not upgrade your speedometer to GPS technology.
Livorsi Marine offers a kit that is suitable for every application, from
pleasure boating to professional racing. Although handheld units are
convenient at times, they simply can't match the satellite acquiring ability
and fast refresh of these dedicated gauges.
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