Faria F91109 Universal Pitot Kit — Pitot Pickup Only

Faria F91109 — Universal Pitot Kit, Pitot Pickup Only

Overview

The Faria F91109 Universal Pitot Kit provides the pitot pickup assembly needed for water speed measurement with a compatible mechanical marine speedometer. The pitot tube mounts through the transom and uses water pressure from forward motion to drive the speedometer needle — no electricity or paddle wheel required. This listing includes the pitot pickup only; tubing is not included. If you need the pickup plus 20 feet of tubing, see the Faria Universal Pitot Kit with 20' of Tubing.

Kit Contents

• 1 × Faria universal pitot pickup assembly
• Mounting hardware (included per kit)
• Tubing not included — source separately or see kit with tubing

Key Features

• Universal fit — compatible with most marine mechanical speedometer systems
• Transom-mount pitot pickup for water pressure-based speed measurement
• No power required — purely mechanical, pressure-driven operation
• Simple installation through existing transom fitting or new through-hull location
• Replacement pickup for worn, damaged, or missing pitot assemblies

Compatible Applications

• Any marine mechanical speedometer that uses a pitot tube for speed input
• Faria Chesapeake SS mechanical speedometers
• Faria Euro series mechanical speedometers
• Other brand mechanical marine speedometers using standard pitot tubing connections
• Outboard and sterndrive boats with transom-mounted pitot pickups
• Replacement of a missing, cracked, or clogged pitot pickup on an existing speedometer installation

Installation Notes

• Mount the pitot pickup through the transom at or just below the waterline, facing forward into the water flow
• Ensure the pickup opening faces directly forward — any angle will affect speed accuracy
• Connect the pitot tubing from the pickup to the speedometer’s pressure port — use appropriately sized tubing with no kinks or sharp bends
• Tubing must be routed without trapping air pockets, which can cause erratic or zero speed readings
• Seal the transom fitting with appropriate marine sealant to prevent water intrusion
• After installation, test at low speed and confirm the needle responds proportionally before running at full speed

Technical Notes / FAQ

• What is a pitot tube and how does it work? A pitot tube is a small forward-facing tube that measures water pressure as the boat moves. The faster the boat goes, the higher the pressure — which pushes against a diaphragm in the speedometer to move the needle. No electricity or sensors are involved.
• Pitot vs. GPS speedometer — what’s the difference? A pitot speedometer measures actual water speed (speed through the water) using pressure, while a GPS speedometer measures speed over ground. In strong current conditions, readings will differ. Pitot systems are typically simpler and lower cost; GPS systems are more accurate for navigation.
• My speedometer reads zero or erratically — is it the pitot? A clogged pitot tube is the most common cause of a zero reading on a mechanical speedometer. Remove the tube and blow gently through it to clear debris. If clear, check the tubing for kinks, air traps, or disconnections at the gauge end.
• Do I need to replace tubing when replacing the pickup? Not necessarily — if the existing tubing is undamaged and correctly sized, it can be reused. Inspect for cracks, kinks, or hardening before reusing.
• What size tubing does this pickup use? Faria pitot kits typically use standard 3/16" or 1/4" ID tubing — confirm with your speedometer’s tubing specification or the tubing currently installed.

Parts Desk Insights

Best Use Case: This pickup is the right part when a customer has an existing mechanical speedometer with good tubing but a damaged or missing pitot pickup at the transom. It’s also commonly needed when a boat has been re-powered or had the transom modified and the original pickup was removed. If the customer needs both the pickup and tubing starting from scratch, point them to the kit with tubing instead.

Common Issues: The most frequent problem is a zero or intermittent speed reading after installation — almost always caused by a kink in the tubing, an air bubble trapped in the line, or the pickup not seated squarely into the water flow. Remind customers to route tubing with a continuous gentle slope and no U-traps. The second most common issue is customers buying this pickup-only kit when they actually need tubing as well — confirm what they already have before the sale.

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