{"product_id":"mercury-gauge-power-trim-79-8m6020006","title":"Mercury – Power Trim Gauge | Trim Position Monitoring | Black Face | Chrome Bezel | 79-8M6020006","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"100\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"100\"\u003eMercury – Power Trim Gauge | Trim Position Monitoring | Black Face | Chrome Bezel | 79-8M6020006\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"102\" data-end=\"105\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"107\" data-end=\"521\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"107\" data-end=\"119\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"119\" data-end=\"122\"\u003eThis power trim gauge gives you a clear, steady idea of where the engine is sitting as you bump the trim up or down. The needle doesn’t jump around—it moves in a slow, clean sweep that’s easy to catch at a glance. Out on the water, it feels like second nature: trim a bit, glance down, and you’re right back to the wheel. It’s a simple, everyday gauge that just makes running the boat feel smoother.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"523\" data-end=\"526\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"528\" data-end=\"1036\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"528\" data-end=\"544\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"544\" data-end=\"547\"\u003e    • \u003cstrong data-start=\"573\" data-end=\"593\"\u003eClear Trim Scale\u003c\/strong\u003e – Shows trim position on a simple, readable arc.\u003cbr data-start=\"642\" data-end=\"645\"\u003e    • \u003cstrong data-start=\"671\" data-end=\"697\"\u003eSmooth Needle Movement\u003c\/strong\u003e – Stays settled through chop and throttle changes.\u003cbr data-start=\"748\" data-end=\"751\"\u003e    • \u003cstrong data-start=\"777\" data-end=\"798\"\u003eStandard Dash Fit\u003c\/strong\u003e – Installs easily in common dash openings.\u003cbr data-start=\"841\" data-end=\"844\"\u003e    • \u003cstrong data-start=\"870\" data-end=\"889\"\u003eBacklit Display\u003c\/strong\u003e – Easy to read when the light starts fading.\u003cbr data-start=\"934\" data-end=\"937\"\u003e    • \u003cstrong data-start=\"963\" data-end=\"987\"\u003eMarine-Durable Build\u003c\/strong\u003e – Holds up to spray, vibration, and regular use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1038\" data-end=\"1041\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1043\" data-end=\"1255\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1043\" data-end=\"1074\"\u003eEngine \u0026amp; Boat Compatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1074\" data-end=\"1077\"\u003e    • FourStroke outboards\u003cbr data-start=\"1123\" data-end=\"1126\"\u003e    • Verado series\u003cbr data-start=\"1165\" data-end=\"1168\"\u003e    • Pro XS engines\u003cbr data-start=\"1208\" data-end=\"1211\"\u003e    • SmartCraft systems\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1257\" data-end=\"1260\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1262\" data-end=\"1688\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1262\" data-end=\"1298\"\u003ePerformance \u0026amp; Practical Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1298\" data-end=\"1301\"\u003eOn the water, this gauge helps you fine-tune the boat’s trim without guessing. The smooth sweep makes it easy to see small changes, which matters when you’re trying to lift the bow a little or settle the boat down in light chop. It doesn’t fight you or give you mixed signals—it just shows what the engine is doing. After a few outings, it becomes part of the rhythm of running the boat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1690\" data-end=\"1693\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1695\" data-end=\"2013\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1695\" data-end=\"1710\"\u003eWhy Buy OEM\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1710\" data-end=\"1713\"\u003eOEM gauges read Mercury’s trim-sender signal the way it’s meant to be read, so the position on the dial reflects what the engine is actually doing. They hold up better to heat, movement, and weather than cheaper replacements. Most boaters stick with OEM because it keeps trim adjustments predictable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2015\" data-end=\"2018\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2020\" data-end=\"2178\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2020\" data-end=\"2027\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2027\" data-end=\"2030\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2030\" data-end=\"2082\"\u003e1. What are signs the trim gauge is wearing out?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2082\" data-end=\"2085\"\u003eIf the needle lags, sticks, or reacts in jumps instead of a smooth sweep, it’s likely fading.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2180\" data-end=\"2316\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2180\" data-end=\"2220\"\u003e2. Does this gauge need calibration?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2220\" data-end=\"2223\"\u003eMost boats read correctly right away, though checking the sender during install doesn’t hurt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2318\" data-end=\"2427\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2318\" data-end=\"2354\"\u003e3. How does it handle saltwater?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2354\" data-end=\"2357\"\u003eA quick rinse after the run helps keep it working season after season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2429\" data-end=\"2542\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2429\" data-end=\"2475\"\u003e4. Anything important during installation?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2475\" data-end=\"2478\"\u003eClean grounds and snug wiring keep the needle steady and honest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2544\" data-end=\"2651\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2544\" data-end=\"2584\"\u003e5. What does bad behavior look like?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2584\" data-end=\"2587\"\u003eDead spots, drifting readings, or slow reaction to trim changes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mercury","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46936504828195,"sku":"79-8M6020006","price":30.93,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0783\/7410\/9475\/files\/PV1003024.jpg?v=1720533528","url":"https:\/\/partsvu.com\/en-au\/products\/mercury-gauge-power-trim-79-8m6020006","provider":"PartsVu","version":"1.0","type":"link"}