I have a 2000 SeaRay Signature...

[sthughes]

I have a 2000 SeaRay Signature 210. I would like to replace or supplement my analog gauges with a NMEA 2000 system including a screen that will show all the gauges plus fuel flow. I don't know enough about those to get started. Can anyone direct me to a primer that can get me started with the basics?

[Aquamarine]

Try this guide. https://kus-usa.com/resources/a-quick-guide-to-nmea-2000/

[Kevin7]

Garmin has a basic NMEA 2000 kit. Also, their customer service was helpful for me when I was setting up their EchoMap on my 240SD.

[Slow_Ride]

It all depends on your engines and whether or not they are already CAN bus enabled. If they are, most chart plotters now have a direct J1939 (CAN bus) connection, and it is easy. If not, it requires adapters to change from the analog signals to NMEA 2K. On my 2002 diesels, it required a software update in order to enable the "customer connection" point on the engines.

[Who_Knew]

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