I have a GFS10 connected to a GMI20 display since the Yamaha SWSII w/Carbs didn't have fuel management. I love it, I've configured all kinds of great gauges such as GPH, Range, MPG/Econ, fuel countdown, fuel via sender, etc. Works really well.
Yea.... Varnish is no good. Thanks for looking out!
I just switched the original filter to a 10 micron Racor w/metal bowl, and always keep a spare element onboard. Stuck using E10 gas, thanks government. :bang
Opened up the tank, and I have a reed-switch sensor in a baffle tube!
I was able to free the sticking sender, and it works great now. I don't need to replace it just yet, but in case I do or anyone else does, here are some measurements.
Does the 1999 Adventure 208 come with a "hinge-style" fuel tank sensor or the WEMA reed switch "Vertical Float" style sender?
What is the height of the fuel tank?
Looking to replace a sticking sender, and the tank is currently full so I'd rather not open it just yet to measure myself.
Ok, can comfortably say 41 mph via GPS with 7/8 fuel and two adults. Trim makes a big difference - best speed attained with the motor about 1/2 way up on the Yamaha gauge. Any higher and the prop loses bite.
I assume you have a hardtop?
I'd recommend putting the radar on a Seaview mount, that extra 5" of height might not get you much in terms of range, but will greatly enhance the radar's ability to auto gain for small objects as much less of the beam will be reflected off the hardtop.
Thanks all!
Back out on the water tonight with nothing but smiles. Fresh bottom paint made a world of difference, didn't get her opened up but with a FULL tank of fuel, 4 adults we were doing about 27 knots at 4300 rpm. Didn't open her wide up, but will play more this week.
Already chipping...
32 Knots is 36.5 mph.
What do you think she should be getting? The bottom is dirty... going to pull her and bottom paint.
I was using the built-in GPS in my handheld VHF. Had to disable to old Furuno that was installed since it's GPS antenna was on an old, disintegrating fiberglass antenna mount.
Hello All:
My wife and I just purchased a 1999 Adventure 208 with a 200hp Yamaha 2-Stroke (carbs) from the awesome folks at Comstock Yacht Sales in Brick, NJ. Already had two great outings on the Metedconk River and Barnegat Bay and wish it weren't raining today so we could be back out on the...