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I have a pair of them in my boat, very easy to use and read.
The gauge is the same as the Etec Icommand gauges.
Shouldnt be hard to mount in a tiller config. You'd need a panel or such to mount on/into obviously, oh and the engine to output the info in the NMEA2000 format, obviously.
You Need a Yamaha engine interface and a nmea2000 starter kit to make it all work. The LMF gauge won't work unless it is connected to the NMEA network.
Cheers
ML
Note to self: Don't argue with an idiot. They will only bring you down to their level and beat you with experience....
I have one setup as a split gauge, Tacho and water speed, the other gauge is setup to show Fuel remaining, current fuel usage in LPH, range in NM at current fuel usage and engine temp. When I use the motor trim, this guage detects trim movement and displays the current trim setting in full size and returns to fuel display a few secs after using the trim. Of course by clicking through the pages you can have more info shown like engine hours, oil level etc etc. They're backlit for night use as well, comes on when you switch nav lights on. Awesome bit of gear IMHO. Obvioulsy if you have an NMEA2000 compatible GPS/sounder you can have data from it displayed as well. I use meters for depth on my GPS/sounder, but have a page setup to show depth in feet/fathoms.
I have GPS speed, depth and water temp displayed on my GPS unit just under the gauges.
Splash, I have all the gear sitting on the shelf if you need it, including the LMF 400.
Lancair would have two gauges as they are used as an electronic version of analogue gauges... one for speed, one for tacho.
Also, when you hook them up you have engine data and fuel data available... really good idea.
All the data on the NMEA network is available to be shown on an NMEA compatible GPS/sounder, if it has the capability and many do.
Benefit of the gauges is I can see the data on them, instead of cluttering up my GPS/Sounder screen. To see RPM and fuel data etc on my GPS screen means more button presses etc and not getting to see the sounder screen at the same time.
Im a gadget/geeky kinda guy, if theres a way I can show more data etc, have a new 'toy" to play with, I will. LOL. I only recently installed the water speed sensor and its great to have, LOL.
An autopilot is next on my wish list.
How handy are you with tools ? I built a little side console for my tinny. Sure you'd need something more substantial but its doable.
I used 8mm ply to make it, painted several times to waterproof and then covered in carpet. My gps in that boat was mounted on a RAM mount .
One thing to think about, in finding a suitable position to locate the gauges, is the angle you'll be looking at them from. ESPECIALLY if you wear polarised sunny while fishing. You may see only black screens if its the wrong angle !!
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