Bennington Owner’s Manual 27
Trim Gauge:
The trim gauge indicates the angle of the propeller to the hull. The engine can be trimmed to adjust
to the ideal boat angle. If your boat is not trimmed correctly it will not perform at maximum ef-
fi ciency. Experience will help you gain a better understanding of proper trim. Note that while
most Bennington boats are equipped with a trim gauge, not all engines have a sending unit for this
gauge. Please contact your Bennington dealer for additional information. Most Bennington boats are
equipped with a trim gauge and in all cases this is a 2” diameter gauge.
Hourmeter:
The hourmeter measures cumulative hours of engine operation. Use this gauge to log engine main-
tenance, performance data and fuel consumption. The gauge begins operating when the ignition
switch is turned on and continues to run until the engine is shut off. The hourmeter may continue to
run if the ignition switch is not turned off. Always turn off the ignition switch after each use. Most
Bennington boats are NOT equipped with an hourmeter. In most cases, this is a 2” diameter gauge.
Please contact your Bennington dealer for additional information before adding this gauge to your
boat.
Speedometer:
The speedometer shows miles per hour by measuring water pressure
against a small hole in a device mounted on the bottom of the transom or
engine. Other types use a paddle wheel and as water fl ows over the wheel
it measures a speed which is transmitted to the gauge. To ensure accuracy,
keep the water pressure pickup hole and tube clear of any obstructions.
Most Bennington boats are NOT equipped with a speedometer. In most cas-
es, this is a 5” diameter gauge. Please contact your Bennington dealer for
additional information before adding this gauge to your boat. Bennington
cannot assure the accuracy of this gauge.
Oil Pressure Gauge:
The oil pressure gauge monitors the engine’s internal lubricating system. Note the gauge reading
when the engine is new for the “normal” reading during the life of an engine. Refer to your engine
owner’s manual for more specifi c information and use. Check oil level if pressure drops signifi -
cantly and consult with your dealer as needed. Most Bennington boats are NOT equipped with an oil
pressure gauge. This gauge is usually only used with inboard/outboard applications and is gauge is
a 2” diameter gauge. Please contact your Bennington dealer before adding this gauge to your boat.
Refer to your engine manual for specifi c information.
Water Temperature Gauge:
The water temperature gauge indicates temperature of engine cooling water. If the engine tempera-
ture starts to go above “normal”, turn off the engine at once. Do not restart your engine until the
problem is corrected. Most Bennington boats are NOT equipped with this gauge. This gauge is usu-
ally only used with inboard/outboard applications and is a 2” diameter gauge. Please contact your
Bennington dealer before adding this gauge to your boat. Refer to your engine manual for specifi c
information.
Digital Depth Gauge:
The digital depth gauge is used to determine the depth of the water your
boat is running in. The gauge uses two primary components: the gauge unit
and the transducer. The gauge unit contains the transmitter and receiver, as
well as the user controls and display. The transducer is mounted beneath
the water and converts electrical energy from the transmitter into sonar
waves to provide a readout on the gauge usually located on the dash board.
Only some Bennington boats are equipped with this gauge. This gauge is
in most cases a 2” diameter gauge and will not function without a matching
transducer, as mentioned above. Please contact your Bennington dealer
before adding this gauge to your boat. Read the gauge operations manual
before using this gauge. Bennington Pontoons cannot be responsible for
damage caused by tree stumps, sand bars, shallow waters, and the like due
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