Livorsi and Gaffrige gauges similar?

[ChrisV]

Would like to get new gauges for the boat but don’t want to rewire the whole damn thing. Is the wiring similar for these?

Damn boat is a Christmas tree.

 

[Rayson1971]

I see some light have red tint and others don't
They have red rubber boots you can put over the light to give you the same color at night. That'll help them look the same. Or pull the red boots off the other gauges. If that's your issue

 

[MPHSystems]

Lots of times you can just change the bulbs in the gauges,

my boat came with the lights on the dash gauges disconnected, I haven’t even looked to reconnect them. If you are going to be boating in very dark conditions, I’d prefer no lights in my vision and if there has to be any I’ll take red because red doesn’t fuck with you night vision as much

Dark Adaptation of the Human Eye and the Value of Red Flashlights (U.S. National Park Service)

www.nps.gov

 

[ChrisV]

I see some light have red tint and others don't
They have red rubber boots you can put over the light to give you the same color at night. That'll help them look the same. Or pull the red boots off the other gauges. If that's your issue

Couple of the needles is different colors so kinda want to change them all.

 

[Markus]

If these are old gauges, the wiring will be identical or similar.

Livorsi = Gaffrig Precision Instruments
Gaffrig = Gaffrig Performance

Modern Livorsi gauges that support CAN-bus, NMEA2k, SmartCraft, etc, have completely different wiring from the old stuff.

As far as I know, Gaffrig Performance does not make modern gauges.

 

[wet hull]

Livorsi only uses the Deutch connectors now to my knowledge, that what my new set had. Made wiring them very easy.

 

[Yoshiro]

FYI Autometer Marine are the old school hook up on the rear.

 

[ChrisV]

FYI Autometer Marine are the old school hook up on the rear.

They don’t have any nice color options.

 

[brianwhiteboy]

I’ve purchased gauge sets from both manufacturers recently and I’ll tell you this…Livorsi 100% hands down for quality, quality control and customer service.

Gaffrig may be somewhat comparable, but from recent first hand experience, I had big issues on two different gauge packages with quality. The first set they corrected in timely fashion, but the issues with the last set I bought was the last straw, and it took months to get my money back, let alone a response. It’s my understanding that it’s almost a one man operation over there. Buyer beware.

 

[Yoshiro]

They don’t have any nice color options.

CP Performance offers them in 11 custom color options.

 

[ChrisV]

I’ve purchased gauge sets from both manufacturers recently and I’ll tell you this…Livorsi 100% hands down for quality, quality control and customer service.

Gaffrig may be somewhat comparable, but from recent first hand experience, I had big issues on two different gauge packages with quality. The first set they corrected in timely fashion, but the issues with the last set I bought was the last straw, and it took months to get my money back, let alone a response. It’s my understanding that it’s almost a one man operation over there. Buyer beware.

I’ve heard this also. Kinda why I’m set on Livorsi.

 

[02HoWaRd26]

Livorsi only uses the Deutch connectors now to my knowledge, that what my new set had. Made wiring them very easy.

This… call Marty and have him do you some special gauges. These Mike and I did in his Fundeck but with a white face vs carbon would be tits

 

[OCMerrill]

I recently had some custom order Livorsi's made through CP Performance.
I wasn't offered any other illumination color other than red, and they are internally backlit with no way to dim.

They look nice and since I have an elbow dragging son he likes skiing at 34 mph so the GPS speedo gets paid attention to on occasion.

If I could find a decent made trim sensor that would be cool.

 

[02HoWaRd26]

I recently had some custom order Livorsi's made through CP Performance.
I wasn't offered any other illumination color other than red, and they are internally backlit with no way to dim.

They look nice and since I have an elbow dragging son he likes skiing at 34 mph so the GPS speedo gets paid attention to on occasion.

If I could find a decent made trim sensor that would be cool.

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That’s where cutting the middle man helps.

 

[ChrisV]

That’s where cutting the middle man helps. View attachment 1279934

Yeah that’s beautiful

 

[gqchris]

Prepare for sticker shock, as usual! I was happy with my Autometer Pro Marines in the Baker. I would not get exotic on the colors and lights.

Remember, all that RGB speaker flashing crap will be out of style soon and simple and clean is always king!

 

[OCMerrill]

Prepare for sticker shock, as usual! I was happy with my Autometer Pro Marines in the Baker. I would not get exotic on the colors and lights.

Remember, all that RGB speaker flashing crap will be out of style soon and simple and clean is always king!

Good looking setup. I almost went Autometer and went back and fourth on that for months.

We're all red at night in the ocean boat so this does not bother me much. Do wish they could be dimmed? I was advised not to run a rheostat and risk damage however thats not coming from Livorsi.

All that was spendy no doubt. Did I need a GPS Speedo....no. The want took over and made the rules.

The Teleflex gages were done as only a few worked.

 

[sintax]

Prepare for sticker shock, as usual! I was happy with my Autometer Pro Marines in the Baker. I would not get exotic on the colors and lights.

Remember, all that RGB speaker flashing crap will be out of style soon and simple and clean is always king!

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I’m with you there, got the same setup in my ride. I’ve been super happy with it.

Seeing how well your blue bezels matched your angled cups I kinda wish I could have done that. All of my anodizing is gold and it’s super hard to color match

 

[ChrisV]

Prepare for sticker shock, as usual! I was happy with my Autometer Pro Marines in the Baker. I would not get exotic on the colors and lights.

Remember, all that RGB speaker flashing crap will be out of style soon and simple and clean is always king!

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I want it somewhat basic. Silver face, blue letters and stainless rings. I just hate the double rings I have so not sure if I can get rid of the the blue rings.

 

[SOCALCRICKETT]

I want it somewhat basic. Silver face, blue letters and stainless rings. I just hate the double rings I have so not sure if I can get rid of the the blue rings. View attachment 1279967

How does that suede on the wheel hold up? I've thought about going that style but was worried the constant water on the wheel would mat down the suede

 

[ChrisV]

How does that suede on the wheel hold up? I've thought about going that style but was worried the constant water on the wheel would mat down the suede

It’s only been one season and it’s still fine but I’m kinda get them for cheap so I’ll replace it end of next season.

 

[Markus]

I’ve purchased gauge sets from both manufacturers recently and I’ll tell you this…Livorsi 100% hands down for quality, quality control and customer service.

Gaffrig may be somewhat comparable, but from recent first hand experience, I had big issues on two different gauge packages with quality. The first set they corrected in timely fashion, but the issues with the last set I bought was the last straw, and it took months to get my money back, let alone a response. It’s my understanding that it’s almost a one man operation over there. Buyer beware.

Livorsi has much, much better customer service.

 

[gqchris]

I want it somewhat basic. Silver face, blue letters and stainless rings. I just hate the double rings I have so not sure if I can get rid of the the blue rings. View attachment 1279967

I tried to get rid of my rings also but found out that the older and different then the newer. So Kyle and Cole had to use what I had to keep the dash from showing an wear and tear. I feel that the current blue rings and stainless gauges would look badass on your setup.

 

[gqchris]

I’m with you there, got the same setup in my ride. I’ve been super happy with it.

Seeing how well your blue bezels matched your angled cups I kinda wish I could have done that. All of my anodizing is gold and it’s super hard to color match

Yea went thru same issue, and getting the footprint proper is a pain also without regelling your whole dash!

 

[ChrisV]

I tried to get rid of my rings also but found out that the older and different then the newer. So Kyle and Cole had to use what I had to keep the dash from showing a wear and tear. I feel that the current blue rings and stainless gauges would look badass on your setup.

We’ll see. Definitely a winter project.

 

[sintax]

Yea went thru same issue, and getting the footprint proper is a pain also without regelling your whole dash!

yup, i would have had the same issue.

I do like the angled cups in use my case

 

[02HoWaRd26]

I want it somewhat basic. Silver face, blue letters and stainless rings. I just hate the double rings I have so not sure if I can get rid of the the blue rings. View attachment 1279967

No way in the colored bezel rings, but on white you should be able to polish out any mars, as long as there’s be gouges or scratches behind. The new Livorsi rings actually have an inset rubber washer to keep from risk of that now.

 

[OCMerrill]

I want it somewhat basic. Silver face, blue letters and stainless rings. I just hate the double rings I have so not sure if I can get rid of the the blue rings.

If you look at my deal I went with Hardin Marine's narrow rings. I needed them as the original holes were just a bit large.
I can tolerate the narrow look but prefer none.