Update………
I added an Evinrude tachometer and a USB charging port.
Turns out the dealer was wrong about not being able to add a tachometer. The e-tec when below 40hp will not communicate with NEMA but it is capable of using older style retro tachometers with Evinrude System Check protocol. It already had the wire harness at the control unit. It was a simple matter of getting the correct tachometer with a connector to plug it in without having to wire anything. It was as simple as cutting the hole and tightening the nuts on the bracket.
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I also wired in a USB charger for emergency phone charging……..
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I added a horn and button last year……
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My boat only came with one pilot seat. The hinge broke last summer so I decided to take that opportunity to add some seats. I bought some Tempress cordura camo. It doesn’t show stains and it doesnt hold heat or cold like vinyl and made in the USA.
I got some 1/2” HDPE marine board to build backer boards (man this HDPE is expensive) and used the Tempress quick remove swivels with stainless tee nuts and hardware. I rounded over the edges With a router and screwed the backer boards down with self tappers and LocTite. Been in there since last year and they are holding up well.
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