{"product_id":"sierra-eclipse-2-inch-trim-gauge-mercury-volvo-penta","title":"Sierra Eclipse 2-Inch Trim Gauge Mercury\/Volvo Penta","description":"\u003cp class=\"nvn-hero\"\u003eThe Sierra Eclipse Series 2-inch trim gauge gives DP and SX sterndrive owners a clean, at-a-glance read on drive position, from full up to full down. Black face, black bezel, white pointer needle, and perimeter lighting for night runs. Its short electrical sweep keeps the body shallow, so it drops into tight helm panels where space is at a premium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you run a DP or SX sterndrive, you already know how much the trim gauge earns its spot on the dash. Trim your drive right and the boat gets on plane faster, rides flatter, and burns less fuel. Trim it wrong and you're plowing water or chine-walking at speed. This Sierra Eclipse Series 2-inch trim gauge gives you a clean, at-a-glance read on exactly where your drive is sitting, from full up to full down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's built for DP and SX sterndrives, so it reads the trim sender already on your transom and shows the position on a simple analog dial. Black face, black bezel, white pointer needle. That combo is easy on the eyes and matches most modern helm layouts. The white needle stands out against the dark face in daylight, and the perimeter lighting brings it to life after sunset. The perimeter ring lights the whole dial edge evenly, so there's no hot spot or dark corner when you glance down at night.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \"short electrical sweep\" in the name just means the needle travels a compact arc across the dial. That's on purpose. It keeps the gauge shallow and lets it live in tight instrument panels where a full-sweep gauge won't fit. On an 18 to 22 foot center console or runabout where dash space is at a premium, that shorter body is a real advantage. Plan for a standard 2-inch instrument opening and give yourself a couple of inches of clearance behind the dash for the wiring and the sender lead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWiring is straightforward for anyone who's put a gauge in before. You've got a ground, a switched 12-volt feed, the sender wire from the drive, and a lighting feed. One tip from years of doing these: run the perimeter lighting off your instrument light circuit, not straight off the ignition. Share it with ignition and the light stays on drawing current whenever the key's on, which is an easy way to find a dead battery on a boat that sits for a couple of weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an analog gauge, and analog gauges live and die by clean electrical connections, especially in salt air. When you land the spade terminals, hit them with a little dielectric grease. It keeps corrosion off the contacts and keeps your reading steady season after season. Skip that step and you'll see the needle start to wander after a few years as the terminals green up. Two minutes of prevention on install day saves you a real headache later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWho's this for? Anybody replacing a foggy, dead, or mismatched trim gauge, and anybody repowering or rebuilding a helm who wants the trim indicator to match the rest of the panel. If your old gauge quit reading, or the lens clouded over, or you're moving to a clean black-face look across the dash, this drops right in. It's a factory-style replacement built to meet or exceed the original equipment part, which is what Sierra designs its whole catalog around. Keep the old sender if it tests good, since this gauge is calibrated to work with the standard trim sender range these drives use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA couple of honest notes. On a wide-open skiff with no hardtop, a black face in direct overhead sun can wash out a little, same as any dark-dial gauge. If you run in blazing midday light a lot, a small gauge hood helps. And make sure your existing trim sender is healthy before you blame a new gauge for a strange reading, since a tired sender is the usual culprit behind a needle that sticks mid-range. Get the sender and the gauge working together and you'll have accurate trim you can trust from launch to load.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBottom line, it's a simple, purpose-built part that does one job well. Clear trim indication, clean styling, night lighting, and a shallow body that fits where space is tight. For DP and SX owners who want their trim read handled right, it's an easy call.\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 analog trim gauge (Eclipse Series) reads drive position from full up to full down at a glance\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eShort electrical sweep keeps the body shallow so it fits tight helm panels on smaller center consoles and runabouts\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBuilt for Mercury and Volvo Penta DP and SX sterndrives, reading your existing transom trim sender\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBlack face, black bezel, and a white pointer needle for high-contrast reading and a clean modern dash look\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePerimeter lighting lights the full dial edge for clear trim reads on night runs\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSimple spade-terminal wiring, straightforward for a DIY dash install\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFactory-style replacement built to meet or exceed the original equipment gauge it replaces\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 does this Sierra trim gauge tell me?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt shows the trim position of your sterndrive on a simple analog dial, from full up to full down. A quick glance tells you whether the drive is tucked in for holeshot or trimmed out for efficient cruising.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhich drives is it designed for?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt's built for DP and SX sterndrives and reads the trim sender already mounted on your drive. If your boat came with a factory trim gauge for one of these drives, this is a direct-style replacement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat size hole do I need to mount it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt fits a standard 2-inch instrument opening. Plan on a couple of inches of clearance behind the dash for the wiring and the sender lead so nothing gets pinched.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eDoes the gauge light up at night?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes. It has perimeter lighting that lights the dial edge for clear reads after dark. Wire the light to your instrument light circuit so it comes on with the rest of your gauges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eIs it analog or digital?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt's analog, with a white pointer needle on a black face. No menus and no screen to fail, just an instant needle read you can take in at a glance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat does 'short electrical sweep' mean?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt means the needle travels a compact arc across the dial instead of a wide one. That keeps the gauge body shallow so it fits tight instrument panels where a deeper full-sweep gauge won't.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWill it match my other 2-inch gauges?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe black face, black bezel, and white needle are made to blend with a modern black-face helm. Line it up with your other 2-inch instruments for a clean, consistent dash.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eAny install tips for saltwater boats?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003ePut a little dielectric grease on the spade terminals when you wire it in. That keeps corrosion off the contacts and keeps the reading steady season after season. It's the single best thing you can do to make an analog gauge last.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eMy old gauge sticks mid-range. 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