Yamaha F115, NMEA 2000 compatibility ?

[Selvaen]

Hi,
I registered to this board because I was hoping someone could tell me if my 2006 Yamaha F115 is NMEA 2000 compatible ?
If so, I would be very interested in connecting my Lowrance 8200c to my engine.

kind regards
Kjetil
Norway

 

[BaileysBoat]

Re: Yamaha F115, NMEA 2000 compatibility ?

Good Question. Should be. Check this out;

http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=242717

You're making me think about this for the F150 and my Humminbird 787c2

 

[Selvaen]

Re: Yamaha F115, NMEA 2000 compatibility ?

Thanks for your reply.
That was interesting, can you tell me where I can find the "command link" interface on the engine ? Or even better, a picture of the connector ?

 

[BaileysBoat]

Re: Yamaha F115, NMEA 2000 compatibility ?

http://www.blueheronmarine.com/Lowrance-120-37-NMEA-2000-Yamaha-Engine-Interface-6325

 

[Pez Vela]

Re: Yamaha F115, NMEA 2000 compatibility ?

Thanks for your reply.
That was interesting, can you tell me where I can find the "command link" interface on the engine ? Or even better, a picture of the connector ?

Here's mine (on a 2005 F150) ... it's a white connector with blue and white wires, a little hard to find when attached to its mounting bracket at the front of the engine.

 

[hawilson2]

Re: Yamaha F115, NMEA 2000 compatibility ?

I already have Lowrance LMF-200 and LMF-400 gauges hooked to a nmea 2000 network with a '06 F115. Works great and a lot cheaper than the command link stuff but it does have some limitations. You will probably also want the storage module (lowrance EP-85R) so you can also keep things like trip fuel used and seasonal fuel used between starts/runs. I also have a nmea 2000 gps hooked up and now can compute mpg. The engine already gives you fuel flow, engine temp, alternator voltage, etc... . Also, most engine warning messages appear if you monitor system messages. I know for a fact the "low oil pressure" and "overheat" messages definetely do appear. I do not have a picture of the connector on the engine but I will take one today and post, probably, tomorrow. Goodluck and let me know if you find out anythingb else interesting.

 

[rodbolt]

Re: Yamaha F115, NMEA 2000 compatibility ?

check out tech bulliten O2009-014 and most your questions will be answered.

 

[hawilson2]

Re: Yamaha F115, NMEA 2000 compatibility ?

How can I acces that tech bulletin, 2009-014? Web site? Thanks.

 

[rodbolt]

Re: Yamaha F115, NMEA 2000 compatibility ?

tech bulliten should be avalible at any yamaha dealer.
its sent out automatically.
no websites that I am aware of.

 

[hawilson2]

Re: Yamaha F115, NMEA 2000 compatibility ?

BY chance, could you post its contents?

 

[rodbolt]

Re: Yamaha F115, NMEA 2000 compatibility ?

nope.
this machine has no scanner or printer.
but any yamaha dealer will have the above referenced tech bulliten.
or should.
if they dont please find a real dealership.