What's the best pitot replacement?
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Topic: What's the best pitot replacement?
Posted By: Alex47
Subject: What's the best pitot replacement?
Date Posted: May-06-2015 at 1:46am
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Unfortunately one of my original style airguide pitots broke and I am now searching for a replacement. I know nos or used original style pitots will randomly show up on ebay, and that is my preferred replacement. But until one shows up... Has anyone experimented with aftermarket pitot replacements for the original style airguide pitot? I want to avoid drilling new holes in the transom. Any recommendations? http://www.skidim.com/prodinfo.asp?number=769B" rel="nofollow - I saw this replacement on skidim. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5444&sort=&pagenum=1" rel="nofollow - 1977 Ski Tique |
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Posted By: Hollywood
Date Posted: May-06-2015 at 2:30am
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Its far simpler to drill a new hole in the pitot than your fiberglass... Any pitot will work. ------------- |
Posted By: DayTony
Date Posted: May-06-2015 at 3:26am
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this was a question i was hoping would be asked, which brand fits/works best with our holes? my boat has three of the darn things ------------- 1988 Barefoot nautique-454 |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: May-06-2015 at 7:39am
The holes needed in the new pitot are really just elongations of the existing and not new locations. Change both so they look original!  ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: dwouncmd
Date Posted: May-06-2015 at 8:08am
I used the pitot linked to above and as Hollywood and Pete suggest, widened/ellipsed the holes of the pitot slightly with a drill. I used the original mountings holes in the fiberglass and seated them with 3M 4200. They went on easily and work well. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=6535&sort=&pagenum=2" rel="nofollow - 89 SN <a href="http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=6567&sort=&pagenum=1" rel="nofollow">7 |
Hollywood wrote:Posted By: Orlando76
Date Posted: May-06-2015 at 9:43am
| Wait a lil longer, use a phone for speed for a few weeks. Pitots seem to pop up regularly for not much money. Just search eBay under Correct Craft or Airguide. Two months ago I needed 2. Now I have a surplus and been outbid on a few pairs since. |
Posted By: KRoundy
Date Posted: May-07-2015 at 2:39am
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I got the replacements linked above. They are a nice high-quality unit, better than the originals, Easy to modify to fit in the OEM Airguide holes in your hull. I've taken a few photos of the job. When I get some time I'll put up a quick how-to for everybody, but the SkiDim site does a good job of showing what you need to do. ------------- Previous: 1993 Electric Blue/Charcoal Ski Nautique Current: 2016 Ski Nautique 200 Open Bow |
Posted By: ryanibanez88
Date Posted: May-07-2015 at 9:38am
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i think i will be ordering me one ------------- Ryan 1997 Ski Nautique Midland Texas |
Posted By: KRoundy
Date Posted: May-16-2015 at 1:22pm
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Update - I got my replacements from SkiDim and installed them. Put it up on the blog. Here is a https://kroundysboat.wordpress.com/2015/05/16/pitot-tube-upgrade/" rel="nofollow - link to my blog where I show the job from start to end. As far as doing boat stuff, this was an extremely easy job to do. ------------- Previous: 1993 Electric Blue/Charcoal Ski Nautique Current: 2016 Ski Nautique 200 Open Bow |