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Most outboards will show RPM, Engine Hours, Oil Pressure, Engine Temperature, Fuel Burn rate, and Alternator Voltage. Yamahas and Suzukis will display trim, if you like, as well.

Thanks, Josh! Glad to be of help.

Hi Tommy. I'm just writing you an email now. Talk in 10 minutes. Eric.

I'm afraid that Yamaha outboards did not support NMEA 2000 until 2006. Sorry

The batteries required far outweigh the weight of the trolling motor. I guess that is why you don't find much data on it. If you have a 12V trolling motor that does not have the large coiled cord running from top to bottom then you have significant savings in power loss due to wiring. If you only need the thrust of a 12V, and can use one that is constructed like this, it would be an excellent choice.

Thanks for the comment. Glad you found our video helpful.

True/ Kind of... The issue is that a 60" shaft Powerdrive has about 110 feet of wire inside it. And that Minnkota internal wiring gets in the way no matter how much you spend on your wiring to the battery.

​@@GoldenChannels Your talking about the wire inside the armature right? But isn't that also sized for 12v, otherwise it would overheat?

You're very welcome! Glad to be of help. Check out our wiring for trolling motors if you are looking for cables!

Thanks for your comment. Something else we do for many of our customers installing the Yamaha Speedos, 6Y8 or 6Y5, is to help them wire from the GPS signal on their MFD/Fish Finder. Many fish finder models have the wiring readily available, plus we can connect their VHF radio at the same time, if they have one. Then, their speedo displays GPS speed.

No vendemos ni diseñamos ningún producto de cable que funcione con el medidor 6Y5. Lo siento.

Thanks, Derrick!

You may have to disconnect the batteries from the circuit before charging. Which charger model?

Hi Joey. Thanks for your feedback. Don't forget to subscribe. We'll be introducing some new products soon!

Thanks for your comments and feedback. I agree that it's hard to get that membrane back in place if it dislodges. You can, very carefully, snap the semi circle retaining clips off to help with the job, and snap them back on after you've re-seated the seal. But you have to be careful. They're easy to break.

If the connector is there, it should work. We will also give you a full refund if it doesn't.

@@GoldenChannels Many thanks, I have sent you a message.

Yes, you're absolutely correct. For most of our customers, that Mercury solution is not practical.

Interesting. Did you have the ferrules installed over the wires?

Two different protocols. J1939 isn't NMEA 2000, although they are similar and both based on Canbus. Your Outboard sends NMEA 2000 PGNs, and you need an NMEA 2000 Network.

Apparently you need a yamaha hub?

@@ryanmtown No, you don't need the hub. We sell the exact kit you need here: goldenchannels.com/product/yamaha-lowrance-garmin-humminbird-complete-nmea-bundle/ Everything you need is there, and nothing you don't. This is the minimum cable configuration to get engine data to display on your Garmin from your Yamaha outboard.

@@mik13700 Glad to help.

Thanks for the comment. Very glad to help!

Yes, either an Yamaha Specific NMEA cable or the Yamaha Command Link cables to their Command Link gateway will connect and communicate. We also make a cable bundle that gives you a cost effective complete cable network that is custom designed for your fish finder: goldenchannels.com/product/yamaha-lowrance-garmin-humminbird-complete-nmea-bundle/ Hope this helps.

I absolutely agree! 12V systems have less technical issues to overcome. Chargers and charging systems are simplified, due to the 12V design being more common, and if you want, you can charge with a standard isolator like you are doing. What's more, if you are a good shopper, you might find a 55 lb 12V Powerdrive at a boat dealer as a "take off". That is how I bought mine. Thanks for your comment!

​@@GoldenChannels Thanks! I got my 55lb, PowerDrive with iPilot from a MinnKota dealer as a factory reconditioned unit for $1,050 including shipping. It looks new to me and was $300 less than a new one (if I could find one in stock.)

Hi Michael. We are slowly building a library of videos for various outboard types. The engine connection on a Yamaha similar to mine is shown here: th-cam.com/video/6Qfis-mVrWo/w-d-xo.html More will follow as they come available. Thanks.

Hi Michael. This video assumes that you already have an NMEA 2000 Network. We also have a video for the NMEA 2000 Network install here: th-cam.com/video/FfsERsXfp1o/w-d-xo.html

Hi Justin. We have a complete bundle for that. The two cables bundles you need are here: goldenchannels.com/product/yamaha-humminbird-helix-nmea-bundle/ and goldenchannels.com/product/humminbird-helix-g4n-nmea-2000-cable/ Those will give you a complete setup for your boat.

Thanks! I may have to go with a lowrance hds-7 since I want to see engine hours. What will that take?

@@justinabbott1155 Lowrance HDS series has always supported NMEA 2000, and we have a kit specific for it and the Yamaha. Only one item to buy: goldenchannels.com/product/yamaha-lowrance-garmin-humminbird-complete-nmea-bundle/ Everything you need is in this bundle for your Lowrance HDS and Yamaha Outboard.

Thanks!! Will this show the fuel and trim on the motor or will I need extra pieces?

@@justinabbott1155 Trim can be changed between reading on an analog gauge (if you have one now) or trim data can be send over NMEA 2000. You need to move a wire inside to do this. It is a single conductor pink wire with two choices of single conductor connections. Fuel Consumption is given on your fish finder, but if you want fuel tank level, that is another device. But most guys update their fish finder settings for fuel tank capacity, and tell the fish finder when they fill up, then it can calculate distance to empty very accurately.

Thanks for your comments. Glad to help. It is very difficult to find good answers on line for this kind of question. This is due to a number of variables that come into the equation. Things like hull design, weight, and trolling motor thrust all come into what can be expected for speed. My boat weighs about 2,500 lbs. Our 150 HP outboard will push it along at a maximum speed of around 50 mph. When trolling, our 55 lb 12V powerdrive trolling motor gets us to a top speed of 2.1 mph. This suits our needs. I generally troll around 1.5 mph, and keeping everything on a 12V system makes charging easy. My only recommendation for you would be a slightly larger group 29 battery. They will give you quite a bit more run time with only slightly more weight. I would expect somewhere around 2.5 to 3 mph to speed from the setup you are describing. It should definitely be sufficient for trolling.

Hi Fredrik. Interesting. Did you solder/tin your wires?

@@GoldenChannels no

Sorry if somehow an incorrect number is out there. I'm in the office. If you send me an email at sales@goldenchannels.com with how to get hold of you, I can call you right back.

Hi Robbie. Sounds like a great setup for a kayak. My first comment would be that the Trolling Motor Manufacturer should have a "rigging guide" that would contain their wiring suggestions for each model of trolling motor. This would specify the AWG size versus length. On our website, we have a power loss calculator for Minnkota and MotorGuide models, but not for your brand. Calculations may or may not hold true, depending on the wire using internally in your trolling motor. goldenchannels.com/electric-trolling-motor-power-loss-calculator/ The calculations and data provided on this calculator are based on the two manufacturers rigging guides. My second point would be to choose your connectors wisely. We got out of this business because it was so competitive, but still have some reviews here. If you connections get wet, use connectors that have some moisture protection. None are actually "waterproof". I do not currently think that any one manufacturer has a perfect solution. Lastly, check forums about discussion with Lithium with your particular motor, and see if anyone has run into issues with them delivering too much power to the motor when cranked wide open. There are some folks saying the lithiums are not recommended at over 80% speed, because they will deliver more power under load that traditional lead acid batteries. We can help you with well built wiring, but like I said, we're out of the connector game. Hope that helps. Eric.

@@GoldenChannels Thank you for the quick and informative answer.....I really appreciate it. Newport has been very hard for me to communicate with but I will try again for wiring specs and general info. A lot of kayakers are using the lithium ion batteries in series, most using two 12v 50ah, with no problems that I am aware of. I want the security to fish the I C W, many places being a mile or more from the launch site, and I am too old to want to paddle back in an emergency. For a connector, I am looking at a 70a rated marine type that can use 6-8ga wire. its BIG but well reviewed. Thanks again. It is nice to find a true gentleman these days

@@robbierobinson6312 You're very welcome, Robbie. That sounds like a great place to fish. Take care!

@@GoldenChannels I found a couple of your other videos, good stuff. I already had the Marineco connector on my list and the charts that you suggested make me feel that I will be O K with the installation as planned. Again, I appreciate the efforts you have made to help those of us who need it.

@@robbierobinson6312 I'm a fan of the newer 70A plug shown in our trolling motor plug installation video. It's what I have in my boat, and it works for me.

Thanks, Keith! Short answer is yes. Exactly how much depends on the AWG of your power wire, and the length to the battery, however, the most significant reason it will be more efficient is there will be a lot less % of power loss in the trolling motor itself at 24V. 5% minimum advantage, but could be as high as 20%

Jimmy, thanks for the comment. Glad to help.

Hi Jim. Things have been a bit too busy to get around to the upgrade, but I can let you know that this is only available for very specific models of motors. The main issue is the sizes of the armature and magnet carrier. The 55 lb to 70 upgrade works, but I have not checked other models. Sorry I couldn't help more.

@@GoldenChannels Eric, Thank you for responding. I have learned so much watching your videos on Trolling Motors, Batteries, Wiring, and more. I really appreciate & enjoy your commentary, insights, and examples. Keep up the good work.

@@jimetherington Thanks for the comments, Jim. Glad to be of service! Take care.