Captn TJ
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So here's a wiring diagram of the 210, also included the link for Raymarine obsolete radio manuals.They were labled NMEA + and -.
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So here's a wiring diagram of the 210, also included the link for Raymarine obsolete radio manuals.They were labled NMEA + and -.
Roger that - but won't you need 4 - 0183 wires - 2 receive and 2 send?Thanks Captn TJ,
I just figured it out when you prompted me to look for a manual. On the 215 it accepts NMEA 0183. Different than the 210, old tech however, they do make a 0183 to 2000 converter.
use a long extension with the rubber insert in the plug socket. You can do it by feel pretty easy.I'm about to change the spark plugs on my kohler. How do I change the plug on the backside of the unit? I guess I can reach over it and change it blindly, but I'm thinking there should be an easier way?
Roger that - but won't you need 4 - 0183 wires - 2 receive and 2 send?
Don't know the capabilities of this VHF model - maybe it's just receive so it can transmit lat/lon for DSC?
I have a 2003 280 DA...
Also this boat is smart craft equipped but not with smartcraft gauges. Added vessel view mobile over the weekend and it worked like a charm.
Thanks
No gauges at all????
Does anyone have a suggestion on where I could purchase the L shaped table leg for the rear table on my 2005? I have the table, but I've looked all over the boat and cannot find the leg for it. I've googled the Sea Ray part number but the only one I can find is in Canada and the dealership wants to charge $40 for the shipping. If I can't find it somewhere else I guess I'll give them their $40 but it seems kind of ridiculous.
The same situation can exist on the other end of the cable where it attaches to the power steering ram. There is a threaded cap on the ram that holds the casing of the cable stationary. If that cap is loose even a couple revolutions, there will be excessive play.Wanted to follow up with my findings after fixing this issue yesterday. Total job was less than a half hour. After looking at the design of the tilt column I found that there are 2 Allen head bolts that clamp the tilt helm to the input shaft on the steering rack. After removing the steering wheel, then the rubber boot and plastic trim around the tilt assembly I had access to these bolts. I was able to get nearly 2 turns on both, which removed the slop or play I was experiencing in the helm entirely. Super easy job and one more thing knocked off the list.
On newer VHF radios NMEA 0183 wires are typically run to a chartplotter. However, there are generally four of them. If this is an old radio they were more likely wires for an external speaker.
Gunn,Hmmm, this got my attention! So I just did a quick search on the Mercruiser Vessel View Mobile, https://www.mercurymarine.com/en/us/gauges-and-controls/gauges-displays/vesselview-mobile/ . This looks very cool and useful! So I also have a 2003, but this link says only good for 2004 and newer. You've obviously proved that it works. So can you provide a bit more info on what it takes to hook it up? I'd like to verify that I have the connections required (though as your's, I think my boat is equipped, but also does not have any SmartCraft gauges.
Thanks,
When was the last tuneup/new plugs?Hey guys I have a question about my 280 with twin 5.7 mercruisers, I took it out for the first time this weekend and it seems like the port motor has more power than the starboard one does. I feel like I have to pin the starboard motor where the port motor is at half throttle at the same rpm , any input would would be helpful
Don’t know that purchased it changed all the fluid did compression check
Gunn,
You need to check your engine serial numbers. At one time Merc published of starting serial numbers for when Smartcraft was introduced to that product. Cuins 496, like mine was designed from the beginning to be (and is) Smartcraft. SC is a subset of the automotive CANBuss technology that was introduced in the 90s. The 4.3 by being an older design had to be upgraded.
This is the reason Sea Ray did not immediately implement SC. Only some of the engines supported it.