{"product_id":"mercury-rudder-angle-gauge-gray-face-2-1-8-inch-diameter-79-8m0065977","title":"Mercury – Rudder Angle Gauge | Gray Face | 2-1\/8\" (52 mm) | 79-8M0065977","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"353\" data-end=\"429\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"353\" data-end=\"429\"\u003eMercury – Rudder Angle Gauge | Gray Face | 2-1\/8\" (52 mm) | 79-8M0065977\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"431\" data-end=\"434\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"436\" data-end=\"452\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"440\" data-end=\"452\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"454\" data-end=\"954\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"458\" data-end=\"503\"\u003eMercury Rudder Angle Gauge (79-8M0065977)\u003c\/strong\u003e lets you see your rudder position instantly, giving you better control and awareness at the helm. It’s especially useful when docking, maneuvering in tight spaces, or piloting larger inboard boats. The \u003cstrong data-start=\"706\" data-end=\"719\"\u003egray face\u003c\/strong\u003e, bright \u003cstrong data-start=\"728\" data-end=\"746\"\u003ewhite numerals\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong data-start=\"752\" data-end=\"766\"\u003eglass lens\u003c\/strong\u003e provide a clean, modern look that’s easy to read in any light. It fits a standard \u003cstrong data-start=\"849\" data-end=\"867\"\u003e2-1\/8\" (52 mm)\u003c\/strong\u003e dash hole and works with SmartCraft-compatible systems equipped with rudder sensors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"956\" data-end=\"959\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"961\" data-end=\"981\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"965\" data-end=\"981\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"985\" data-end=\"1088\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"985\" data-end=\"1014\"\u003eRudder Position Indicator\u003c\/strong\u003e – Displays your rudder angle in real time for precise steering control.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1091\" data-end=\"1172\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1091\" data-end=\"1117\"\u003eGray Face \u0026amp; Glass Lens\u003c\/strong\u003e – Modern, high-contrast design for easy readability.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1175\" data-end=\"1261\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1175\" data-end=\"1206\"\u003eStandard 2-1\/8\" (52 mm) Fit\u003c\/strong\u003e – Simple drop-in installation for most dash layouts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1264\" data-end=\"1360\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1264\" data-end=\"1290\"\u003eSmartCraft Integration\u003c\/strong\u003e – Works with Mercury systems equipped with rudder position sensors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1363\" data-end=\"1448\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1363\" data-end=\"1388\"\u003eAccurate \u0026amp; Responsive\u003c\/strong\u003e – Provides smooth, real-time feedback on rudder position.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1451\" data-end=\"1556\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1451\" data-end=\"1480\"\u003eMarine-Grade Construction\u003c\/strong\u003e – UV-stable, corrosion-resistant, and built to handle salt and vibration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1559\" data-end=\"1659\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1559\" data-end=\"1579\"\u003eOEM Fit \u0026amp; Finish\u003c\/strong\u003e – Matches Mercury’s gray-face gauge lineup for a uniform, factory appearance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1661\" data-end=\"1664\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1666\" data-end=\"1687\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1670\" data-end=\"1687\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1691\" data-end=\"1805\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1691\" data-end=\"1700\"\u003eFits:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mercury SmartCraft-equipped boats (functionality depends on installed rudder sensors and engine model)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1807\" data-end=\"1810\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1812\" data-end=\"1852\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1816\" data-end=\"1852\"\u003ePerformance \u0026amp; Practical Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1854\" data-end=\"2235\"\u003eThis gauge helps you stay in control, especially in close-quarters maneuvers or when running multi-engine setups. By showing your rudder’s position at a glance, it helps improve handling, reduces overcorrection, and adds confidence at the helm. The gray face design gives your dash a modern, factory finish while delivering reliable, real-time data every time you turn the wheel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2237\" data-end=\"2240\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2242\" data-end=\"2261\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2246\" data-end=\"2261\"\u003eWhy Buy OEM\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2263\" data-end=\"2609\"\u003eMercury Marine gauges are built to handle real-world marine environments — vibration, salt, sun, and heat. Each unit is tested for accuracy and durability, ensuring you get precise readings and long service life. 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