F150 interface NMEA connection to Lowrance

[msquire11]

I have a 2008 Yamaha F150 with the round style gauges and would like to show proper water temp and oil pressure displayed on my Lowrance HDS7. After reading many posts it still remains a little unclear if the Yamaha NMEA output transmit such signals. Can anyone please confirm this and if so what is my best option for wiring? Also, any pointers on threading the wires through the harness from the engine? Thanks

[russfer]

Here is a link. My install link on the Triumph owners site can't be viewed unless you are a member so I can't post it here.

http://www.yamahaoutboardparts.com/a...amaha-f150.pdf

[rodbolt17]

if you have command link its possible.
if you have the 6y5 digital not so easy.

[FishBear]

The NMEA 2000 network on the HDS systems are pretty slick. I did mine this past spring... but not without a detour.

We started out conecting my HDS 10 to my DSC radio using the 0183 network. This was the "detour" and in my opinion, a mistake. We spent a ton of time making the radio wires connect to the specific 0183 wires, color codes were all fouled up, etc. And if it were not for the outstanding info and assistance we received from several folks on this site the problem would have been far worse. We did wind up getting the 0183 to work. But it was a PITA.

What we should have done, originally, was what we have set up now. A little more $ but a LOT less headache.

We eventually got the Lowrance NMEA 2000 starter kit and the Lowrance to Yamaha interface cable. I have a 2011 F150. The cable is made to plug into an open recepticle under the cowling. That connection sends a BUNCH of data out. Everything you mentioned and much more.

Once the network was set up and working (DSC radio picking up gps coordinates from the HDS, interface cable sending data from F150 to the HDS, etc.) I became very happy with my boat's electronics and I am now considering a few additional "elements" for the network.

In my opinion the marine electronics industry is TRYING to make things work easier for the DIY'er but its a sloooow evolution. I am sitting here thinking of just how much more "gadget" sales volume they would realize if every potential NMEA 2000 network boat owner out there knew how slick these networks operated...

Good example of how a shared "standard" for adding electronics works better than proprietary components.

Go with the NMEA 2000 network... you will be glad you did.