GPS/Fuel Flow/Depth Finder Question

[scottrbishop]

Hey all,

I am currently in the process of re-doing my Glastron boat and I'm interested in a device that could handle those 3 things...

- Depth Finder/ Fish finder
- GPS speedometer
- Fuel flow/ Fuel Gauge

What's the least expensive option for these 3 right now?

Thanks!

 

[scottrbishop]

Re: GPS/Fuel Flow/Depth Finder Question

I would also be interested in a stand alone GPS speedometer... But really don't want to pay $350+ for one. Is there another option or should I be looking at analog speedometers?

 

[dingbat]

Re: GPS/Fuel Flow/Depth Finder Question

Some of the Lowrance and Garmin units have the capability you want. The problem is going to be the price. The in-line fuel sensor to connect to the ?head? unit is roughly $130-$150 alone. Add in the ?head? unit and you?re probably looking at an easy $500 -$600 to do what you want to do.

 

[bruceb58]

Re: GPS/Fuel Flow/Depth Finder Question

The in-line fuel sensor to connect to the ?head? unit is roughly $130-$150 alone.

It is only $50.

http://www.boats.net/parts/detail/Electronics/JAY-LOWEP10.html

 

[dingbat]

Re: GPS/Fuel Flow/Depth Finder Question

But you also need a $125-$150 "back bone" kit to connect it to your unit.

http://www.jackrabbitmarine.com/Detail.bok?no=3703

 

[scottrbishop]

Re: GPS/Fuel Flow/Depth Finder Question

Shoot. That's a bummer. Sounds like I'll be waiting a few years for something affordable.

Gotta love being charged 150$ for a few strands of twisted copper.

 

[bruceb58]

Re: GPS/Fuel Flow/Depth Finder Question

All you need is an extension cable...maybe...depends on the boat. The GPS/Depth sounder unit comes with a lot that is in that picture so you don't need to buy that kit. Worst case you would need this:

http://www.priceinsanity-marine.com/servlet/the-3489/LOWRANCE-PARTS-119-dsh-50-LOWRANCE/Detail


I have one of these installed on my boat already...I have a feeling Dingbat has not.

 

[dingbat]

Re: GPS/Fuel Flow/Depth Finder Question

How did you guess?

I'm running a Garmin system and just now looking at adding a few more goodies. It appears that my display has 3- NEMA 2000 inputs so it looks like all I'll need is a 10 meter extention cable to get me to the back of the boat.

 

[bruceb58]

Re: GPS/Fuel Flow/Depth Finder Question

It comes with a 10' long cable so depends on where you are installing it if you need the longer cable extension.

Also looks like the EP-10 has been replaced by the ep-60r.