Merc Monitor trim gauge?????????

[K-DAWG XB 2003]

How accurate is the trim gauge on the merc monitor? Is the trim setting repeatable and reliable? I am having a hard time telling where I am trim wise with the Pro Xs. The cowling doesn't have any straight lines like the old pro max cowls. A Stainless marine mechanical trim indicator is crazy expensive. So, I know lots of you guys running the new XB-21 with merc monitors on them should know. thanks

 

[GotMyAlly]

It's as reliable as the sender. I've had a sender go out on one of mine. It just got real jumpy. Easy to replace though.

Once you calibrate it, it is repeatable in my experience. But I don't drive by the trim gauge, though.

 

[Myron]

I would never rely on anything that is not straight machcanical

 

[K-DAWG XB 2003]

That's what I was scared of hearing. Those damn things are way over priced. Anyone got any good links on a cheap one?

I would never rely on anything that is not straight machcanical

 

[xb03fs]

Every prop motor height and load will like a little different amount of trim...

 

[K-DAWG XB 2003]

Every prop motor height and load will like a little different amount of trim...

Understood but, knowing for sure where I am prior to moving will make it a lot easier to figure out how far you need to go. Much better starting point to make that choice from. Lighter less trim and heavier more.

 

[xb03fs]

sounds like the merc monitor should be repeatable enough for what your looking at doing