No, you can't tap into the temp sensor. Those sensors work on resistance and only turn the alarm on when the engine gets to a certain temp.
A temp gauge is installed where it's sensor is in contact with the water as it leaves the engine. It has a bimetallic sensor on the end.
Some engines have a blank plastic plug on top of the exhaust box next to where the pee tube comes out.
If you find it, remove it and run the engine with water on or in the water to verify it is in fact the right plug.
If it is you can install the temp gauge senser there and run it to your gauge on the dash.