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    NMEA newb looking to upgrade electronics.

    Good information, makes sense. Ive got about 3 months before I take the shrinkwrap off, so Ill be browsing the classifides, ebay, marketplace etc. for deals. Now that I know not to mix and match the various pieces I can narrow what im looking for. Thanks again for the input.
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    NMEA newb looking to upgrade electronics.

    Thanks for the reply, sounds like you have experience here. So assuming I want to use a Furuno radar with a Simrad MFD; can I setup the radar via the Simrad?
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    NMEA newb looking to upgrade electronics.

    Good info, thanks for the reply
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    Cleaning up a Regal Commodore 292

    Not natively, but Fox Marine makes a gateway. A couple of others do as well.
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    Cleaning up a Regal Commodore 292

    Greetings, My wife and I bought a 2000 Commodore 292 and are in the process of bringing her back to original glory. She has great bones but could use and deep clean and detail. Well equipt with twin Merc 5.0 EFI, Bravo 3s and a Genset. This is our first Regal, coming from Four Winns previously...
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    NMEA newb looking to upgrade electronics.

    As the title states, looking to upgrade my electronics on our 2000 Commodore 292. I want to implement a nmea 2k network in the process. Chart plotter, radar, gps, transducer and engine gateways are what I’m planning on. Can you mix and match component brands, or should you stick to one brand...
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    1995 Vista 258 - how to access the helm?

    I have a recently purchased a 1995 Vista 258. Well kept boat, but came with no electronics. Of course, my first trip out the in-dash sonar quit working. Figured it was time for an upgrade. I'm installing a Hummingbird Helix and need to route the transducer line as well as mount the head unit...
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    OMC 5.8 EFI and Cobra SX drive

    I have this power setup on my 95 Four Winns Vista 258. Runs fantastic, nothing wrong at the moment. However I've come to understand a few key parts are NLA on the Ford engine and I'm curious about what options I may have should something go bad. I'm new to the forum and have done my best to...
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    Need advise on a 1989 Freedom 190

    Through a strange collection of events (long story) I have an opportunity to purchase the boat from a friend for $450. I know it needs a carburetor (missing), a battery and a starter. The boat sat at a mechanics for a number of weeks with the plug in while it poured rain. Probably took 20min...
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    Need advise on a 1989 Freedom 190

    Sorry if this is posted in the wrong section, Im sure the mods will move if need be. Through a strange collection of events (long story) I have an opportunity to purchase the boat from a friend for $450. I know it needs a carburetor (missing), a battery and a starter. The boat sat at a...
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