The fuel gauge is disappointing. Only shows 3/4 when topped off. Not been an issue yet because I have only taken relatively short trips and it has 56 gallon usable tank. But when it gets close to 1/4 it gets sketchy. Or, I get a bit concerned. It’s such a small dial that it’s kinda hard to get a good reading. The speedometer is registering about 4-5 mph faster than the gps at WOT. I am looking for suggestions for brand names for an upgrade. TIA
Also, I have a Garmin 94SV that is powering off when hit hard wave/wake. I’ve had the connections checked by the installers and going back in again for a second check. Has anyone heard of a problem with the Garmin doing this? Hard to believe it would be. Thinking maybe fuse is somehow loose??
The Yamaha fuel gauge is only as accurate as the fuel sender it is attached to, which is not a Yamaha product, as it comes with the boat.
if its a new boat, take it back to the dealer that sold it to you, and have them correct the problem.
The garmin issue is most likely related to the install, and not an issue with the unit. same with the gas gauge, have dealer correct it.
as for gauges, depending on what motor you have, you could link them all through the garmin.
The speedometer is based on water pressure, so the faster you go, the more pressure you are creating on the speedo tube. This not the most accurate way to determine speed. you are measuring the pressure created, so its really just a pressure gauge, that has speed markings on the dial. also, you are reading speed over the water, not speed over ground. if you are running against the current, you could be going 40mph on the water, but only making 38mph of headway.
Being an intermediate new boat owner with moderate open water skills and experience I still have lots of questions if ya’ll have the time! I have already learned lots just following the forum.
I have a '17 Yamaha 150 4-stroke. What does one need to link the engine and the Garmin unit? Any Garmin experts here? Link fuel cell too? Not too worried about exact speed as shows 56-5800 rpms at WOT, and plenty fast for me. Somewhere between 40-45 mph or knots.
It’s a Tidewater 2110 CC. No T-top, just Bimini. Weight was shown as 2010 lbs. without the engine. I have been pleased with the boat in general but I have not had it in more than 2.5’chop,w/running current, 15-20 mph wind. For a shallow (10"draft) bay boat it took it well but it does get wet quick if strong breeze across yer bow even with the pretty, flared bow. Par for the water I reckon. But, plenty of power to get through more if need be. Got to get the powering off GPS fixed though.
I’m wanting to get to a skill and equipment level that I can do a little near-shore and jetties fishing when the weather allows and I can float a competent crew. I fish inshore alone if I have to. It should fish 3-4 comfortably. Five or six if a couple were looking good in bikinis! I would feel confident taking any of you inshore sometimes! Thanks for any advice anyone has. PM me if the sand gnats, hot sun, rain, lightning jk, and smelly fish don’t bother you too much maybe we can drown some crickets. Rob
“Keep your nose in the wind and your eyes along the skyline”
10-4. Parts/kit are ordered for Yamaha/Garmin backbone and network. If that works as well as I hope I will also be getting fuel sender for tank status. Understand there may be a little programming for tank size. Hope I will be getting lots of accurate data! Easy peasy! Thanks again for sending me that way.
“Keep your nose in the wind and your eyes along the skyline”
Replaced my sending unit a few months back. Did a bunch of research as I wanted a non-arm style. The WEMA SSS had good reviews and recommendations on THT. Have been very happy with mine. Seems very accurate comparing to my fuel flow gauge.
Replaced my sending unit a few months back. Did a bunch of research as I wanted a non-arm style. The WEMA SSS had good reviews and recommendations on THT. Have been very happy with mine. Seems very accurate comparing to my fuel flow gauge.
Wonder if you can add a local gauge to it like you can the moeller brand type… I like having a back up gauge that doesn’t depend on electronics to communicate. I googled quickly and didn’t see one in the images
Same issues with the Garmin shutting down on a wave slam. Every time it has been a bad connection either at the connector at the back of the box or, the fuse holder
We installed a new 12” helix in place of two older 5” lowrances. The lowrances handle the nmea communications better than the helix. We missed having the engine hours so we reinstalled one of the lowrances, now it’s the best of both worlds.
Update on unit cutting off on wave slam. Dealer talked to Garmin and they said to power the unit directly from battery and NOT go through panel. I have not given it a thorough test yet but I am hoping this problem is resolved. Seems to be.
The NMEA 2000 is in place and doing good so far on the Yamaha 150 4 stroke.
“Keep your nose in the wind and your eyes along the skyline”
Whenever there is an intermittent electrical issue of that sort, always replace the fuse and re-terminate the wires. And there’s no need to use a switch on your panel to supply power to your GPS/FF.
First few times I topped off my Scout 201 the gauge never read full. I was about to replace the sending unit but Redneck genius in me did one thing. Shook the dang boat like I did when I drove a ‘50 Ford in high school. Shook it and pump another 1-2 gallons in and now it reads FULL every time.