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Van · 06-27-2014, 03:06 PM

I installed one that communicates with my Garmin and displays all the data if I select it. It was a nightmare of confusing NMEA wiring, but I got it.....eventually.

The good thing is it knows how far I traveled by GPS so I get MPG.
A stand system alone only gives GPH and total fuel, unless there is communication with a GPS you have to calculate the rest. It sounds like the one you talking about is NMEA linked.

Consider this:
In my system, there is a bit of error between the system and actual fuel burned. My ETEC burns so little fuel at trolling speed or idle it can't detect it too well (I troll a lot and never shut the engine off during a fishing day). I also have a fuel gauge that I rely on. When the gauge reads close to empty, that is when I fill again. The management system says I still have more fuel than actual.

So I'm not sure if the one you are considering can do all that.. I guess do plenty of research. The guys on THT (boat electronics) are real knowledgeable.

06-27-2014, 03:06 PM	#3
Van zoom iTrader: (0) Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Quincy Posts: 4,145	I installed one that communicates with my Garmin and displays all the data if I select it. It was a nightmare of confusing NMEA wiring, but I got it.....eventually. The good thing is it knows how far I traveled by GPS so I get MPG. A stand system alone only gives GPH and total fuel, unless there is communication with a GPS you have to calculate the rest. It sounds like the one you talking about is NMEA linked. Consider this: In my system, there is a bit of error between the system and actual fuel burned. My ETEC burns so little fuel at trolling speed or idle it can't detect it too well (I troll a lot and never shut the engine off during a fishing day). I also have a fuel gauge that I rely on. When the gauge reads close to empty, that is when I fill again. The management system says I still have more fuel than actual. So I'm not sure if the one you are considering can do all that.. I guess do plenty of research. The guys on THT (boat electronics) are real knowledgeable.
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