Evinrude G1 NMEA 2000 Connection

In this video I show how to connect a Gen 1 Evinrude Etec to a Lowrance NMEA 2000 network. We are connected to a Lowrance Elite Ti in this Crestliner Vision 1600
Parts required are:
NMEA 2000 Starter Kit 000-0124-69
Evinrude Interface Cable 000-0120-62

[@keithscott9774]

Thanks so much. I have a 90hp G1 Etec and really had no idea if or what sort of display I could get on a Lowrance. Spent a lot of time searching and your 3 minute video showed it all.

[@BulatOutdoors]

Glad I was able to help you out

[@nymack66]

Perfect, thanks for posting, I love my ICON PRO SERIES gauges but nearly can see relevant data in the sunlight way too tiny and cumbersome for me, this is exactly what I am looking to purchase for my Etec 2015 135 HO.

[@BulatOutdoors]

Glad to help!

[@charliemore2726]

Hey man, you are the best. Thank you

[@BulatOutdoors]

Hey, thanks I’m glad you enjoyed the video

[@lifeaccordingtobri]

Good video!!

[@BulatOutdoors]

Thanks. Appreciate it.

[@maglio74-TunaTubes]

hello and congratulations for the video. I wanted to ask you, if on my 2008 e-tec 150 hp with nmea2000 interface I can only install lowrance or other instruments? thank you

[@robertgarvey5872]

Thanks for the video! I have a G1 250 and Raymarine Axiom. I was working on Nav lights and think i somehow shorted nmea network. Icommand gauges are blank and axiom is not showing any engine information. My question is where would i look for the fuse in a setup similar to what you showed. I looked under helm etc but cannot locate one.

[@BulatOutdoors]

That’s a tough question. There’s likely a backbone of T’s somewhere. One will have a power wire with a fuse on it. Could be near the battery, could be around the fuse panel at helm. It’s got to be somewhere, just need to locate it and there is no rule on where sadly

[@jakeleahy9432]

Thanks for making such a simple no bs video! Very helpful. Considering going this route to view data on my 175 G1 Etec because I only have the analog rpm gauges currently. If I went this route, I'm assuming I would I have to by pass those analog gauges and only my Garmins? Or would this allow me to read RPM on both the finder and existing gauges? Thanks for any help!

[@BulatOutdoors]

Glad it was helpful! You will be able to use both still.

[@andrewnewbigging9562]

Great video, I have a 2010 Evinrude E-TEC 115hp, is this compatible and,,, the only one Interface cable I can find online is branded Lowrence. Does that matter? I thought that side of the wiring to the nmea is universal. Thanks in advance.

[@BulatOutdoors]

I think it will work with the 2010. As long as it is an etec and has the connection. Any brand cable will work. This one was a Lowrance brand.

[@hobowanderer3406]

Can you make step by step on how you installed NMEA2000 to the outboard?

[@BulatOutdoors]

I could do one but don’t have access to this boat currently. What were you looking for exactly? I can try and help out. You can reach out to me on Facebook or Instagram messenger if you need me to talk you through an install. Links are on my header picture

[@chuckpuyleart6400]

I have everything working except the trim gauge, it works with the dash trim gauge but not on the lowrance. How do you get the trim gauge to work on the engine page?

[@BulatOutdoors]

What HP do you have? Trim will only work from 115 and more. Might work on a 90HO but not sure

[@chuckpuyleart6400]

@@BulatOutdoors 250 HO, gen 1

[@rexrunner]

@@chuckpuyleart6400 get a garmin

[@DavidSalmonEducatorDave]

That is really cool! Did you borrow the car wash for this video? HAHA.

[@BulatOutdoors]

The boat owner owns the building with the car wash and that's where he wanted to do the work. Was nice to have all the space to work in

[@travisfriedrich6770]

Recently purchased a boat that has a Nmea network but the sonar/gps units are 10 years old now. Sight unseen is it possible to install new electronics to a 10yr ish old NMEA network. ?

[@BulatOutdoors]

More then likely you can plug an old network into a new unit. NMEA is a standard cord so I can't see why not.

[@travisfriedrich6770]

@@BulatOutdoors do you do installs and electronics upgrades for customers ?

[@BulatOutdoors]

@@travisfriedrich6770 I sure do. Send me an email at [e-mail]. Based out of Edmonton

[@tyrsafray4640]

I have a bunch of questions regarding my Evinrude icon pro guages and lowrance system, was wondering if you could help?

[@BulatOutdoors]

I might be able to. What are they? You can email me if it’s easier. [e-mail]

[@tyrsafray4640]

I’ll email you, thanks!

[@BulatOutdoors]

Sounds good

[@ryanrussell4031]

Is there a kit that includes a fuel drop (from the fuel sending unit)

[@BulatOutdoors]

There are a few options with NMEA. There’s a fuel flow sensor or a fluid level sensor. Nothing with a sending unit though

[@ryanrussell4031]

@@BulatOutdoors ok, I’ll try to describe what I have going on and see what you would do. It’s an 07 evinrude etec250..the Nmea cables are a different pin arrangement than any I’ve seen. The wire from the fuel tank that was dropped from a “T” nmea hub was burnt at the connection hub. So I can’t find a replacement wire for my fuel level. This is a 5 pin nmea type plug but the pins are arranged in a circle. The newer ones are arranged in an x

[@rytekmarine6717]

Wish they would have made Nmea possible on the 15ho, 25 & 30 hp's

[@BulatOutdoors]

That sure would have been awesome. Nice to keep track of the kickers or smaller boats engines.

[@colindicks5572]

will this work with garmin as well

[@BulatOutdoors]

It should, just would depend on which model you have

[@steveleston1848]

how is the nema cable connected to the etec?

[@BulatOutdoors]

He has the Evinrude interface NMEA 2000 cable

[@jranlangset8867]

I have a G2 150, whit the 3.5inch dig. instrument, and want to get the fuel level on it, .I must have an nmea2000 fuel sensor, but there is also a conector whit 2 cabels from the harnest of the e-tec, one marked tank 1 and another marked tank 2. , is it egough to connect the nmea2000 cabel from the guard to the T connector backbone, and then from there to the analog fuel instrument? Hope you understand my bad english :p

[@BulatOutdoors]

With the G2 you should find a cluster of T's under your dash. if you have an mfd compatible with engine interface you could just add a T into there and connect it to your mfd. You can likely set up fuel consumed as your fuel level. With your fuel sending unit on the tank it would depend if it is a digital or analog sending unit to get it connected to NMEA 2000. As for connecting to the engine cables you mention, I am not sure about those cables and what connectors are on them. Email me some pictures and I'll talk with my dealer to help get you set up [e-mail]

[@jranlangset8867]

@@BulatOutdoors ok, i will send some pictures when i got time.. I have the backbone right between the instruments, its the nautilus 3.5inch evinrude G2, its a 2020. The level sensor in the tank is an old one, only groud and one normal cable to the fuel "meter" in the consol. So i must change the tank sensor to a nmea2000, and connect it to the backbone , but also want a analog fuel instrument, there is were the conector fra engine harnest with 2 cabels maybe must be connect to the analog fuel instrument.. ??

[@jranlangset8867]

@@BulatOutdoors Hey. I tryed to mail you, but got error email adress, send a correct mail adress :)

[@BulatOutdoors]

@@jranlangset8867 I got your email. That was the right address

[@jranlangset8867]

@@BulatOutdoors ok :) , then its a wrong error mail i got from google :p

[@maglio74-TunaTubes]

hello and congratulations for the video. I wanted to ask you, if on my 2008 e-tec 150 hp with nmea2000 interface I can only install lowrance or other instruments? thank you

[@BulatOutdoors]

Other brand MFD’s could work. You would have to check the specs on them. Myself I don’t know what other models work with what year of motors. Best is to check with your dealer or call the customer service for the brand you are thinking.