40 hp etec networked with lowrance...

[capticeman]

can a 40 HP etec be networked with a lowrance unit... to show engine functions? just wondering, this would be a cool way to get by gauges...

[torew]

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Should be possible from -08, if I am not wrong.

[SEAHORSE]

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Only if the 40hp E-TEC is a 2008 model year. The earlier E-TECs 90hp and smaller did not have NMEA 2000 capability.

[capticeman]

Ok, let me expand this question... first off, I'm putting together a small boat package. Don't know what boat yet, (well, kinda do) but my motor choice is a 2008 etec 40HP.
here is the extra... can I network with a 2008 etec 40HP rope start/tiller?
thanks again...

[torew]

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by capticeman &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Ok, let me expand this question... first off, I'm putting together a small boat package. Don't know what boat yet, (well, kinda do) but my motor choice is a 2008 etec 40HP.
here is the extra... can I network with a 2008 etec 40HP rope start/tiller?
thanks again... </TD></TR></TABLE>

Last I heard was that all 2008 shall be with NMEA-capabilites. NMEA and rope start might be a challenge, will you power the instruments from the motor and not use any battery? Could be OK, but I would check with a skilled tech, not one who just does the standard motor installations.