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March 18th, 2020IMPORTANT MESSAGE: During the Covid 19 Crisis, PerfectPass staff will be mostly working remotely.
We will endeavor to respond to you by e mail or phone as quickly as possible. We are sorry for any inconvenience or delays in shipping during this challenging time. We thank you for your patronage and please stay safe. |
| January 13, 2020
An interesting Surf Video on Yamaha Jet Boats produced by Jet Boat Pilot is now online. Yamaha Surf School Video - Jet Boat Pilot is a Perfectpass Preferred Dealer. For more information on Yamaha Cruise control systems, click HERE. Jet Boat Pilot official website - https://jetboatpilot.com/ |
| October 22, 2019
Do you own a 2006-2008 Nautique Boat with “Keyless Ignition” ? There have been many failures recently of the Gateway Box that runs the gauges in the dash. (This is NOT a PerfectPass product) However, the Speed Control hardware is integrated in this box so if your Gateway has failed and needs to be removed contact PerfectPass for a “plug & play” Upgrade Kit. This kit will easily replace the existing PerfectPass with a modern GPS version. For more info, click here |
| October 15, 2019
Newly designed Star Gazer for Yamaha Jet Boats now in stock. After a very successful launch this past summer, we now have inventory for your fall install. For more info, click here. |
| June 6, 2019
See Customers Install Video for a Star Gazer Three Event c/w Z Box. |
| April 3, 2019
Getting your boat out of storage soon? Perhaps it’s time to Upgrade that old PerfectPass to GPS Star Gazer and start enjoying the benefits of smooth, accurate GPS Control….. |
| January 14, 2019
January 14, 2019 - Its summer in New Zealand and Australia! Talk to one of our great dealers in your area or e mail us for info. PerfectPass Dealer list. |
| September 12, 2018
Fall is a perfect time to get your new PerfectPass or Star Gazer Upgrade installed while getting your boat winterized. Talk to your dealer or call us to discuss your requirements. |
| June 26, 2018
Thinking about installing a PerfectPass yourself? Check out THIS VIDEO on what’s involved to add a GPS System to a typical older boat. |
| May 29, 2018
Paddle Wheel Systems & Wake Surfing ? Many customers with older “paddle wheel” based systems will often tell us that their speed control works great for Wakeboarding but does not perform well at Surf speeds such as 10 mph. The reason is simple, most paddle wheels do not see a clean flow of water at such slow speeds, especially when the boat is loaded on one side. |
March 22, 2018  Attention Moomba Boat Owners, |
| January 16, 2018
Star Gazer for older Carb Engines? |
| August 25, 2017
New V9 Three Event Software Update being met with rave reviews! |
| December 12, 2016
New Version 9 Software for Star Gazer Three Event
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| November 1, 2016 PerfectPass announces that effective January 1, 2017 it will no longer support Master Module hardware for “paddle wheel” based WakeboardPro speed control systems manufactured from 2000-2008. Customers requiring a new Display or Master Module will be able to easily upgrade their existing “paddle wheel” system to our GPS Star Gazer. Virtually all production since 2008 has been “GPS Based” which is a superior product in terms of control, accuracy and reliability. Customers requiring support should be assured that most PerfectPass Systems sold in the past 17 years are upgradeable and they will not have to replace the entire speed control based on this production change. |
| April 14, 2016 Do you own a 2006-2008 Centurion Sanger or Calabria? Did you know you can upgrade to GPS Star Gazer Wake Edition S for just $549 + shipping? GPS Star Gazer excels at Surf and Wake speeds and is far superior to your boats paddle wheel. 10 minute plug & play install. |
| February 18, 2016 Get your boat ready now for summer water sports action. Add a Star Gazer GPS Speed Control or upgrade your older PerfectPass. Available now for most Yamaha Jet Boats, Stern Drives and Ski/Wake Boats. |
| October 6, 2015 The External Display Gauge on adjustable mounting post has all the same features and functionality as our "In Dash" models, but are designed for dashes where the traditional speedometer cannot be replaced.  |
| September 17, 2015
Fall is a great time to upgrade your old PerfectPass to GPS Star Gazer. If you already have a Multiline Display Gauge then the upgrade kit is "Plug & Play". Priced under $600! |
| February 4, 2015
Still running your older PerfectPass with paddle wheel ? Get ready for spring and upgrade to GPS Star Gazer Wake Edition now! Just $549 for most existing systems. |
| July 15, 2014
Boating Magazine Online features the new Cobalt R7 Water Sports Series Boat which is available with a factory installed PerfectPass Star Gazer. |
| June 24, 2014
New GPS Slalom Mode for Wake Edition |
| June 11, 2014
Garmin GPS Receivers |
| April 17, 2014
New Software Version 8.005 |
| March 18, 2014
A new Regal Sport Boat in your future? |
| March 6, 2014 This Weeks Most FAQ: Will PerfectPass work on my older carbureted engine? “YES” Will PerfectPass work on my new 2014 Inboard/outboard with Mercruiser engine? “YES” Can I install a PerfectPass on a Yamaha Jet Boat? “YES” Can I Upgrade my existing PerfectPass to Star Gazer myself or do I need a dealer? “Most individuals can do it themselves in 10-15 minutes” |
| February 5, 2014 PerfectPass Star Gazer Wake Edition can be easily installed on virtually all 2014 Mercruiser ECT Stern Drive Engines (4.3 L to 8.2L) that are non DTS. Make your new or existing Stern Drive a true Wake Boat! Talk to your dealer or contact PerfectPass for details. |
| December 12, 2013 Happy Holiday's to all of our valued customers. We very much appreciate your business and support this past year and look forward to serving you in 2014. |
| June 14, 2013 New 2014 Chaparral Xtreme Sport Boats available with optional Star Gazer Wake Edition. PerfectPass is easily installed on the more affordable “Non DTS”, non “EVC” Engines. |
| June 12, 2013 PerfectPass referred to as a “Game Changer” in the 35th Anniversary Edition of Water Ski Magazine. (June edition, Page 51) |
| May 22, 2013 The Cobalt 26SD WSS is featured in the current issue of Boating Magazine on Page 46. Most Cobalt Water Sports Boats including the 26SD are available with optional PerfectPass GPS Star Gazer. Star Gazer can also be installed aftermarket on most model Cobalt’s. |
| May 22, 2013 Boating Magazines current issue features speed control systems on Page 41. PerfectPass is the only speed control available for ski & wakeboard boats manufactured prior to 2008 and is also available for most stern drive boats built from 1995 – 2013. |
April 25, 2013 Pylon Rope Kit for Tracking Cameras $35
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| Mar 20, 2013 Star Gazer kit now available for late model Mercruiser 8.2L non DTS Engines. |
| Feb 5, 2013 Looking for a new stern drive runabout with a Wakeboard Package including PerfectPass GPS Cruise Control? Check with a dealer representing any of the following fine brands….. Crownline, Cobalt, Chaparral and Bryant Boats. |
| Sept 30, 2012 WaterSki Magazine Fall issue (Page 70) features an article on PerfectPass. |
| Sept 7, 2012 Boating World Magazine September issue (Page 48) features an article on “Transforming your Bowrider” into a Wakeboard Boat. PerfectPass Star Gazer is a recommended product. |
| July, 17th 2012 No Magnets Required - Existing Star Gazer Three Event customers can upgrade their older Star Gazer GPS system (2008-2011) with the new software featuring “No Mag Timing”. The Smart Timer and Course Magnets are no longer required. Cost is $150 + s/h.
Customers with older DigitalPro Systems can upgrade to the Star Gazer Three Event System which includes No Mag Timing. From $499. |
| March, 23rd 2012 PerfectPass introduces two more Precision Star models. Customers now have the choice of a "Yellow" or "Gray" faced unit to match existing gauges or to add some diversity to their dash pod. For more information on the Precision Star GPS Speedometers, click here |
| Jan, 25th 2012 PerfectPass releases new Version 8 software with ZO software simulation. The Upgrade to your Star Gazer Three Event System starts at $439. Click here for details. |
| Jan, 19th 2012 PerfectPass releases the next generation Precision Star GPS aftermarket Speedometer. The new 5 Hz model is faster, smoother and features a trip odometer. Click here for details. |
| Nov, 28th 2011 Correct Craft Fan Club installs and tests Star Gazer Upgrade and Precision Star GPS Speedometer. Click here to watch the video. |
| Oct. 11th 2011 PerfectPass completes testing of its ZO simulation software at Shortline Lakes in California. Feedback was unanimously positive from a variety of skiers on all boats tested (2008 MasterCraft, 2002 American Skier and a 2001 Ski Nautique). According to those involved in the evaluation, the enhanced PerfectPass software produced an entrance gate pull and in course feel that duplicated the ZO system. In addition to the ZO feel, the enhanced software produced even tighter time tolerances pass after pass.
PerfectPass plans to produce a small quantity of the Z Box Simulator Kits which will be available late this year. Pricing is yet to be set but is expected to be less than $500 and will be “plug & play” with any Star Gazer System. For an independent view of the testing log on to: Balls of Spray |
| Aug. 8th 2011 Trailer Boats.com installs and tests the Star Gazer on a Yamaha Jet Boat – “Overall we were very impressed with the System” Trailer Boats.com August 2011. Read the entire article at: |
| July. 28 2011 PerfectPass ZO Update – Significant progress has been made over the last sixty days on the software / hardware Upgrade for Star Gazer designed to emulate the pull characteristics of the ZO System in Slalom Mode. At this point we believe production in very limited numbers will commence in October, after final testing & evaluation in California tentatively scheduled for early September. No pricing has been set, but it is expected to be priced under $500. A further update will be released in September. |
