[bglz42]

This summer I purchased a 1988 Pace 36 Sportfish that had been recently repowered with Yanmar 6LYA-STP's (370hp). The installation was brilliant, but the gauge package leaves a little bit to be desired. The analog gauges are inaccurate, including the tachs. (My engines are analog...)
I'm at a crossroads: Do I just replace the gauges with more analog gauges, hoping for resolution? Or do I look at newer technology (Maretron EMS 100 boxes) to convert my analog signals to NMEA 2000?

My electronics (gps/chartplotter/radar/ff) are all oldschool. Do I replace them with an all-inclusive system? (My pockets aren't megayacht-deep...)

If I used the Maretrons, I could purchase a display for engine functions or use an all-inclusive type of system for everything.

Any suggestions?

Jim
M/V Change of Pace

[CaptPKilbride]

I highly reccomend the digital tachometers produced by Aetna Engineering. They advertise in the classifieds section of many yachting magazines.

An alternative to your inaccurate guages, which combines a robust engine alarm system as well, is made by Flight Systems.
http://www.flightsystems.com/diesel_..._model_575.htm

[bglz42]

Thanks Cap! I'm looking at the Aetna's right now. That's probably the direction I'll go, regardless of the Maretrons. I'll use the NMEA 2000 as a backup. I like Aetna's combo units, too.

Thanks!

Jim

[Yachtguymke]

Is there an Engine Room Camera or Camera for that matter that is compatible on the NMEA 2000 Network?

Anything would be greatly appreciated at this point...

[winesk]

If you are just looking for digital tachs think about the Flo Scan package. You get accurate tachs plus fuel management data.

[bglz42]

I went with the Aetna's, and am VERY happy with them! They are dead-on at all rpms, and are easy to read... top-notch product.