2004 Z250 NMEA 2000 ready?

[MNBlizzard]

I have been reading up and trying to see if my 2004 Yamaha Z250 HPDI can be hooked up to my Lowrance HDS 7 gps/graph and Lowrance network? The graph appears to have all the functions on it to monitor. One minute I think my motor is too old, the other I think I could do it. Can anyone help me with that?

If possible, what parts would I need to order to get it to function and then what functions will I be able to monitor? Since my gps/graph are already hooked up to the network, I would think I would only need the motor adapter, T connector and termination.

Any thoughts please!

 

[seahorse5]

Re: 2004 Z250 NMEA 2000 ready?

The 2004 motor is not NMEA2000 compatible

 

[MNBlizzard]

Re: 2004 Z250 NMEA 2000 ready?

I thought so...thanks for the reply. Still waiting to hear from Lowrance. They say all Z series work on their web but thought I read somewhere that they introduced NMEA in 2005.

Thank you!

 

[cousinabe]

Re: 2004 Z250 NMEA 2000 ready?

i think it might be possible.

if you have command link gauges, there is an adapter you would have to get.
check out pages 8-10.

http://primus.lowrance.com/icr/NMEA 2000/Connecting a Yamaha Engine to the NMEA 2000 Network.pdf

I think if you had a 2006 or newer motor, you could connect directly.