what is the cheapest way to put a fuel flow meter onto a Yammy 130 2 stroke?
are there any generic fuel flow meters that can just be connected into the main fuel line somewhere?
cheers
Mick
Hi Mick,
Something like this is the easiest and cheapest way to go. I have had one for about 7 years, but did need to replace the transducer once. The transducer is installed in the main fuel line and has a paddle wheel which measures your consumption.
Regards,
Dave.
PS, originally I had it fitted to a 130hp yamaha.
PPS, this site won't allow the link I wanted to use, but it was a Northstar fuel flow meter (model F 210). Available all around the place, including J. &H Products.
Hi there Mick
I also have the navman? northstar f210 and it has been going fine for years. I think there are some of them that are duds but mine is fine.
PS Dave Green is taking a look at the vic next week . Thanks.
Brendan
Yeah simply place it in line, another one is the Lowrance model, it has the ability to also display Km per L if you have a GPS with the correct NMEA output.
cheers fnq
I've got a navman one (as part of the GPS), it works ok but use it only as a guide as its not always accurate. For some odd reason, the more I calibrated mine the more out it was, and when i reset it then it was spot on.
have used both the navman and the lowrance. the navman is cheapest and easiest with the gauge. both worked well
I just installed the Lowrance LMF 400. I have a 200hp Merc EFI, it said that I was using 8 lt/hr on idle! Then a few trips later it was 2 lt/hr at speed.
The sender MUST be vertical, I'm sure it was at first but did pull around near flat over that short time, it is now clamped to a board so it can not move. Just got to get out to try it.
The LMF 200 just does basic fuel flow where the 400 does a lot more, if you need it. But if fuel flow is all you need you do NOT need the expansion kit.
I paid $500.00 for it and got the expansion kit so that I can hook it up to the GPS, but knowing lt/hr should be all you need.
Jeffrey
I paid $150 i think for my Navman from the states. I have mine horizontally mounted at the back following the fuel line.
It is accurate to 99% as i would always check the fuel pumped into the tank and fuel flow reading. Usually it's out by 1/2 a litre to 1 litre in a 150 litre tank.
where abouts in the US did you get yours? I just got a quote out of New York for AU$ 240 delivered to brisbane.......Originally Posted by timddo
I also saw one advertised on Ebay for $175, but i don't really like Ebay, just a general distrust
cheers
Mick
trueblue,
i just replaced my navman fuel flow transducer last week, under $200 from leisure marine at capalaba, brisbane.
it was installed when i bought the boat in 2005 and has worked great up until a few weeks ago when readings went all over the place. it had been accurate to usually half a litre over a 140l tank.
worth every cent.
matty
i have the yammy setup helps me get the most from my tank its amazing how a few knots faster or slower has such a dramatic effect on consumption which changes heaps in different conditions and or load and placement of the load also has a big variation to economy at diferent speeds
I will not have a boat without one again
Is the Lowrance LMF 200, with the EP60R fuel flow sensor a good unit?
will this unit talk to Raymarine electronics that have NMEA connections
cheers
Mick
Lowrance - or Northstar - which unit is better?
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