I am looking for a replacement DC volt gauge for my DC panel. It is an original gauge for a Beneteau Oceanis 1998. I would like the same sized gauge a sit appears the new ones required a retro fit. It is rectangular in shape and 2 3/4 by 3 3/4 inches. Anyone know where I can get one?
DC Volt Gauge
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I repaired mine on my 2007 373. What is the matter with yours? The needle on mine was getting stuck because the plastic piece that has the gauge numbers and scale on it got warped and would capture the needle. I took it all apart, and used silicone to glue down the warped plastic to the case of the gauge. I did this because my dealer said you would have to replace the whole panel for $1500...ridiculous!!
I repaired mine too. That said, look on the back of the panel. The manufacturer is there. I forget the name right now. They are in Florida. They will sell you the meter direct for about $30.
Bloodline: The reason it warped in the first place is because of the 12v light that is on all the time behind the gauge and it heated up the plastic, not to mention the adhesive holding the gauge in its cutout. That made the gauge start to fall back in the panel and looked bad. So I placed a simple on-off switch for the light in line with its circuit, and use the light only when I need to see the panel. Something you may want to consider on your 373. PS glad to know that I can get a new gauge if need be for less than $1500!!! Thanks!
I wired the light to work off the breaker panel lights, which only turn on by an indidual breaker that also controls the ceiling light above the panel(s). That way, if you go into the cabin in the dark, you can feel for the lower-left breaker and turn on the breaker label back lighting and the overhead light if it is on by it's own switch.