Stus-List Re: Universal Westerbeke Tachometer/Hour Meter

[Dennis C. via CnC-List]

Well, I pulled Touche's engine panel today and lo and behold, the label on
the tach says Datcon 71725-00.  So don't pay $350 for the Westerbeke part
when you can order the same part for $150,

--
Dennis C.
Touche' 35-1 #83
Mandeville, LA


On Sun, Apr 23, 2023, 8:06 PM Dennis C.  wrote:

> Well, gosh darn.  Touche's engine hour meter died (or went to sleep).
> Engine is Universal 25XPB.  Boat is in yard 4 hours away so I'm just
> probing around the web for options.
>
> First, it may be repairable.  Might just be a poor connection.  I probably
> won't tackle it until I get the boat back to its home slip in Louisiana
> in a couple weeks.  An hour meter isn't that critical.  However, on the
> chance that it isn't repairable, I have two options.
>
> First, install a stand alone waterproof hour meter.  Cost $20-40 depending
> on selection and another hole in the bulkhead.
>
> Second, replace the tachometer/hour meter.  Did that once already.  Here's
> where it gets interesting.  It's Westerbeke part 011917.  Typical online
> price is about $340 US.
>
>
> https://westerbeke.com/Product/METER/011917?productname=METER=54202996DAF73B1CA82D59C6
>
> So I Googled "tachometer/hour meter" and probed around.  Guess what?  A
> Datcon 71725-00 tach/hour meter for about* 1/3* of Westerbeke's price.
> Looks identical.  Spec says data source is alternator which I believe the
> 25XPB is.  Here's the tach:
>
>
> https://vehiclecontrols.com/shopping/shop700/products1/453057044-71725-00-datcon-tachometer-with-hourmeter-4000rpm/
>
> Very interesting.  Could this be the same tach?  3 3/8" hole.  Next time
> I'm on the boat, I'll verify the diameter and alternator data sensor.  If I
> can't repair it, I'll replace it with the Datcon.  Anybody know why I
> shouldn't?
>
>
>
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Stus-List Re: Universal Westerbeke Tachometer/Hour Meter

[Shawn Wright via CnC-List]

I'd go with the Datcon, and if you want to be sure of the RPM, buy or
borrow an optical tach to calibrate it. Handheld optical tachs are about
$30 online.

--
Shawn Wright
shawngwri...@gmail.com
S/V Callisto, 1974 C 35
https://www.facebook.com/SVCallisto


On Sun, Apr 23, 2023 at 6:08 PM Dennis C. via CnC-List <
cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:

> Well, gosh darn.  Touche's engine hour meter died (or went to sleep).
> Engine is Universal 25XPB.  Boat is in yard 4 hours away so I'm just
> probing around the web for options.
>
> First, it may be repairable.  Might just be a poor connection.  I probably
> won't tackle it until I get the boat back to its home slip in Louisiana
> in a couple weeks.  An hour meter isn't that critical.  However, on the
> chance that it isn't repairable, I have two options.
>
> First, install a stand alone waterproof hour meter.  Cost $20-40 depending
> on selection and another hole in the bulkhead.
>
> Second, replace the tachometer/hour meter.  Did that once already.  Here's
> where it gets interesting.  It's Westerbeke part 011917.  Typical online
> price is about $340 US.
>
>
> https://westerbeke.com/Product/METER/011917?productname=METER=54202996DAF73B1CA82D59C6
>
> So I Googled "tachometer/hour meter" and probed around.  Guess what?  A
> Datcon 71725-00 tach/hour meter for about* 1/3* of Westerbeke's price.
> Looks identical.  Spec says data source is alternator which I believe the
> 25XPB is.  Here's the tach:
>
>
> https://vehiclecontrols.com/shopping/shop700/products1/453057044-71725-00-datcon-tachometer-with-hourmeter-4000rpm/
>
> Very interesting.  Could this be the same tach?  3 3/8" hole.  Next time
> I'm on the boat, I'll verify the diameter and alternator data sensor.  If I
> can't repair it, I'll replace it with the Datcon.  Anybody know why I
> shouldn't?
>
> --
> Dennis C.
> Touche' 35-1 #83
> Mandeville, LA
> Please show your appreciation for this list and the Photo Album site and
> help me pay the associated bills.  Make a contribution at:
> https://www.paypal.me/stumurray
> Thanks for your help.
> Stu
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Stus-List Re: Universal Westerbeke Tachometer/Hour Meter

[Tom Sutton via CnC-List]

Sounds familiar, I had to replace the fuel pump on my Westerbeke and the shop 
offered to get a Westerbeke for somewhat over $300 Cdn or they could supply the 
identical pump from the same manufacturer for about 1/3 the cost.  The only 
difference was it didn’t have the Westerbeke name and isn’t painted red.  I 
went for the $200+ saving and haven’t looked back.

YMMV,
Tom S

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From: Dennis C. via CnC-List
Sent: April 23, 2023 9:07 PM
To: CnClist
Cc: Dennis C.
Subject: Stus-List Universal Westerbeke Tachometer/Hour Meter

Well, gosh darn.  Touche's engine hour meter died (or went to sleep).  Engine 
is Universal 25XPB.  Boat is in yard 4 hours away so I'm just probing around 
the web for options.

First, it may be repairable.  Might just be a poor connection.  I probably 
won't tackle it until I get the boat back to its home slip in Louisiana in a 
couple weeks.  An hour meter isn't that critical.  However, on the chance that 
it isn't repairable, I have two options.  

First, install a stand alone waterproof hour meter.  Cost $20-40 depending on 
selection and another hole in the bulkhead.

Second, replace the tachometer/hour meter.  Did that once already.  Here's 
where it gets interesting.  It's Westerbeke part 011917.  Typical online price 
is about $340 US.

https://westerbeke.com/Product/METER/011917?productname=METER=54202996DAF73B1CA82D59C6

So I Googled "tachometer/hour meter" and probed around.  Guess what?  A Datcon 
71725-00 tach/hour meter for about 1/3 of Westerbeke's price.  Looks identical. 
 Spec says data source is alternator which I believe the 25XPB is.  Here's the 
tach:

https://vehiclecontrols.com/shopping/shop700/products1/453057044-71725-00-datcon-tachometer-with-hourmeter-4000rpm/

Very interesting.  Could this be the same tach?  3 3/8" hole.  Next time I'm on 
the boat, I'll verify the diameter and alternator data sensor.  If I can't 
repair it, I'll replace it with the Datcon.  Anybody know why I shouldn't?


-- 
Dennis C.
Touche' 35-1 #83
Mandeville, LA

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Stus-List Re: Universal Westerbeke Tachometer/Hour Meter

[Korbey Hunt via CnC-List]

Check ebay.

On Amazin you can get a digital hour meter that sticks on for $20.

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From: Dennis C. via CnC-List 
Sent: Sunday, April 23, 2023 6:06:39 PM
To: CnClist 
Cc: Dennis C. 
Subject: Stus-List Universal Westerbeke Tachometer/Hour Meter

Well, gosh darn.  Touche's engine hour meter died (or went to sleep).  Engine 
is Universal 25XPB.  Boat is in yard 4 hours away so I'm just probing around 
the web for options.

First, it may be repairable.  Might just be a poor connection.  I probably 
won't tackle it until I get the boat back to its home slip in Louisiana in a 
couple weeks.  An hour meter isn't that critical.  However, on the chance that 
it isn't repairable, I have two options.

First, install a stand alone waterproof hour meter.  Cost $20-40 depending on 
selection and another hole in the bulkhead.

Second, replace the tachometer/hour meter.  Did that once already.  Here's 
where it gets interesting.  It's Westerbeke part 011917.  Typical online price 
is about $340 US.

https://westerbeke.com/Product/METER/011917?productname=METER=54202996DAF73B1CA82D59C6

So I Googled "tachometer/hour meter" and probed around.  Guess what?  A Datcon 
71725-00 tach/hour meter for about 1/3 of Westerbeke's price.  Looks identical. 
 Spec says data source is alternator which I believe the 25XPB is.  Here's the 
tach:

https://vehiclecontrols.com/shopping/shop700/products1/453057044-71725-00-datcon-tachometer-with-hourmeter-4000rpm/

Very interesting.  Could this be the same tach?  3 3/8" hole.  Next time I'm on 
the boat, I'll verify the diameter and alternator data sensor.  If I can't 
repair it, I'll replace it with the Datcon.  Anybody know why I shouldn't?

--
Dennis C.
Touche' 35-1 #83
Mandeville, LA
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