Is it Possible to Connect a 2001 F115TLR to a NMEA 2000 Network?

[smurfybutts]

Hello! First, let me say that this is my first post, so take it easy on me. I run a 20' El Pescador (Bay Boat) with a 2001 (manufactured in 2000) Yamaha F115TLR (fuel injected). I have a digital tachometer (it does NOT have the "set" and "mode" keys,) and a separate analog fuel gauge. I would like to connect my engine to my LOWRANCE HDS unit through the NMEA 2000 network. I was not sure if this is possible on the earlier model four strokes without a CommandLink hub so I contacted LOWRANCE, A service rep told me that I would be able to connect under the cowling using the "120-37 Yamaha Engine Interface Cable" however I can NOT find a white harness with a blue and a white wire anywhere under the cowling (not under the latches or fuel filter or other wiring or anything. I don't even see a blue and white wire anywhere near each other). I'm starting to think that the LOWRANCE rep was wrong and I am searching for something that doesn't exist. I just want to confirm that suspicion before I give up trying.

[smurfybutts]

Just so that there is no confusion, my suspicion is that my engine is to old to connect to the network.

[russfer]

No you can not connect this engine to NMEA 2000.

[smurfybutts]

Thanks for answering my question. That's what I thought. Just wanted to make sure before I gave up on it.

[russfer]

Has to be 2006 and later. Some of the late made 2005 4 strokes were NMEA 2000 compliant.