{"product_id":"sierra-59655p-2-inch-marine-fuel-gauge-12v-lit","title":"Sierra 59655P 2-Inch Marine Fuel Gauge, 12V Lit","description":"\u003cp class=\"nvn-hero\"\u003eSierra's 59655P is a 2-inch analog fuel gauge built for the helm of just about any 12-volt boat. It reads empty to full off a standard tank sender, wears a polished stainless bezel over a clean white face, and lights red through the dial with a white ring around the edge for night running. IP65 sealed and fog resistant, so it holds up out there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sierra 59655P is a 2-inch analog fuel gauge, and it's the kind of no-drama part that just belongs at a boat's helm. It reads empty to full off a standard tank sending unit, runs on 12 volts, and fits the same round cutout most gauges on your dash already use. If you're building out a new console or swapping a tired, foggy gauge that's been squinting back at you for years, this is the straightforward replacement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLook at the face and you can tell it was drawn for a boat, not a garage workbench. Clean white dial, bold empty-to-full scale, and a black pointer tipped in orange so your eye finds the needle in a half-second glance. The bezel is polished stainless steel, so it shrugs off salt spray and keeps looking sharp season after season. At night the gauge lights red straight through the dial with a white ring glowing around the perimeter, which reads clearly without blinding you at the helm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstallation is about as simple as marine wiring gets. The gauge drops into a standard 2-inch hole, so on most consoles you're reusing an existing cutout. Behind the dash you've got the usual terminals: ignition-switched 12-volt power, ground, a lead to your tank sender, and lighting. It's designed for the standard American 240 to 33 ohm sender range, which is what the vast majority of US-built aluminum and poly fuel tanks already use. Full tank reads 240 ohms, empty reads 33, and the short electrical sweep movement swings the needle across that range. If you're pairing it with a new sending unit, match the sender to your tank depth and you're set. A quick fill-and-check calibration on the first tank makes the empty and full stops honest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sweep is worth a word. \"Short electrical sweep\" means the needle travels a compact arc rather than a wide 270-degree swing. It's the classic look for a small marine fuel gauge, and it keeps the whole readout tidy on a crowded dash where you might have four or five 2-inch gauges lined up. Speedometer, tach, fuel, voltage, trim, all matching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSierra calls this the Lido series, and the headline there is fog resistance. Anybody who's owned a boat knows the gauge that fogs up on a damp morning and stays milky for an hour is useless right when you want it. This one is sealed to IP65, which means it stands up to dust and low-pressure water spray from any direction. That's the rating you want on an open center console or a bass boat where the helm takes weather. It's not a dive gauge, so don't submerge it, but for splash, rain, and morning dew it holds the line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA couple of honest, on-the-water notes. The polished bezel scratches if you drag it around during a panel fit, so a lot of folks tape it until the final push into the hole. And if you run a serious night-vision setup, the red thru-dial glow is brighter than some like. Wiring the lighting circuit through a dimmer or a simple switch gives you control over that without any trouble. On long harness runs to a back-of-the-boat helm, watch your voltage drop, since a sagging 12 volts can make any analog gauge read a little jumpy. Clean grounds and correctly sized wire fix that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWho's this for? First-time owner rigging a project boat, a rigger building out a fresh console, or anybody staring at a cracked, cloudy fuel gauge that's been lying about the tank for two summers. It's a universal fit, so it isn't locked to one brand of boat or engine. Pair it with a matching 240 to 33 ohm sender, give it clean 12-volt power and a good ground, and you'll know exactly how much fuel you've got before you leave the dock. That peace of mind is the whole point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"nvn-features\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2-inch diameter fits the standard round marine gauge cutout on most consoles\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eShort electrical sweep analog movement reads empty to full at a glance\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWhite face with a polished stainless steel bezel that shrugs off salt spray\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBlack pointer with an orange tip so your eye finds the needle fast\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRed thru-dial and white perimeter lighting for clear night running\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRuns on 12-volt DC, the standard for nearly every boat's helm\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIP65 sealed and fog resistant so it stays readable on damp mornings\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUniversal fit works with the standard 240 to 33 ohm tank sender range\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-trust\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy from NVN Marine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAuthorized Sierra Marine reseller, full manufacturer warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNMEA member and ABYC certified, advice from real boat techs\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSame-day shipping before 3 PM ET on in-stock items\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNY headquarters and Fort Lauderdale flagship retail store\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-faq\"\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat size hole does the Sierra 59655P need?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt's a 2-inch gauge, so it drops into the standard 2-inch round cutout most helms already use. On a lot of consoles you're just reusing the hole the old gauge came out of. Older panels sometimes run a hair tight, so test-fit before you commit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat fuel sender works with this gauge?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt's built for the standard American 240 to 33 ohm sender range, which is what most US-built aluminum and poly fuel tanks use. Full reads 240 ohms and empty reads 33. Match the sender to your tank depth and run a quick fill-and-check on the first tank to set the stops honest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eDoes the gauge light up for night running?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes. It lights red straight through the dial with a white ring around the perimeter. Wire the lighting lead to your dash lighting circuit and it glows clearly at the helm after dark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eIs it sealed against spray and fog?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt carries an IP65 rating, so it handles dust and low-pressure water spray from any direction, and it's part of Sierra's fog-resistant Lido line. That means no milky dial on a damp morning. Just don't submerge it, it isn't a dive-rated part.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat voltage does it run on?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e12 volts DC, the standard system on nearly every boat. Give it clean, ignition-switched power and a good ground. On long harness runs to a back helm, size your wire right so voltage drop doesn't make the needle jump.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eDoes it come with a sending unit?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThis is the gauge head itself. You'll pair it with a fuel-tank sending unit matched to the 240 to 33 ohm range and your tank's depth. Buying them together lets you match the sender length to your specific tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eCan I dim the lighting?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThere's no built-in dimmer, but the lighting is a simple wired circuit. Run it through a dimmer or a switch on your dash if the red glow is brighter than you want for night vision. A lot of folks do exactly that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat does 'short electrical sweep' mean?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt's the compact needle arc you see on small marine gauges, rather than a wide 270-degree swing. It keeps the readout tidy when you've got several 2-inch gauges lined up across the dash, and it reads empty to full cleanly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWill it match my other gauges?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe 2-inch size and white face with a polished stainless bezel is a common marine look, so it lines up well with a row of matching 2-inch instruments like a tach, speedo, and voltmeter across the helm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"nvn-specs\"\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTitle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSierra 59655P 2-Inch Analog Marine Fuel Gauge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSierra Marine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eManufacturer Part Number\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e59655P\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eUPC\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e731957400611\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGauge Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFuel Level\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGauge Diameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eReading Range\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEmpty to Full\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMovement\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShort Electrical Sweep\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDisplay Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAnalog\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFace Color\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhite\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBezel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePolished Stainless Steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePointer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack With Orange Tip\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLighting\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRed Thru-Dial and White Perimeter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOperating Voltage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 Volt DC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eIngress Protection\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIP65 Rated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSeries\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLido\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFog Resistant\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eApplication\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUniversal, Marine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n    \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n    \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n    \"mainEntity\": [\n        {\n            \"@type\": \"Question\",\n            \"name\": \"What size hole does the Sierra 59655P need?\",\n            \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n                \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                \"text\": \"It's a 2-inch gauge, so it drops into the standard 2-inch round cutout most helms already use. 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