Are trim senders necessary?
 

I have a mercruiser 228, both senders are busted. Order new ones? Or can I run without them?

My dad said they only last a few years anyway, so to just run without them. Going t try it. Why not.

I don't think there is any technical reason why you would need them. Just nice to have.

I prefer mechanical indicators. They are pretty much trouble free.

May have to watch that you don't over trim if the limit sender is eliminated. Also if you have a swim platform that may require the drive to clear.

if you dont run them keep an eye on the swivel pin bushings. mine worked their way out somehow. i made stainless "keeper" plates to replace the senders with