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    2002 Optimax 200

    I had a problem the other day, the engine started and idled fine, when opening the throttle there was a lot of smoke and it would not pick up and shut down if the throttle was not backed off. Left it til the next day and it was the same, but after ten minutes or so it suddenly picked up and has...
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    Connecting GPS to Smartcraft Instruments

    Can anyone tell me how to identify the NEEMA inputs to the Smartcraft System Tach and Speedo. <br /><br />I want to connect a Garmin GPS Map 185 to the Smartcraft. <br /><br />If anyone could confirm all the connections that would be great.
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    Connecting GPS to Smartcraft Instruments

    Can anyone tell me how to identify the NEEMA inputs to the Smartcraft System Tach and Speedo. <br /><br />I want to connect a Garmin GPS Map 185 to the Smartcraft. <br /><br />If anyone could confirm all the connections that would be great.
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    2001 Optimax 200HP

    The boat was slipped for the hurrican season and is now back in the water. Thee Smartcraft speedometer that was fine before slipping is not working, it shows a constant 8mph. If I switch off the speedo function in the Smartcraft software the speedometer drops to zero. I believe the problem is...
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    NMEA Interfacing

    Can anyone give me any tips on interfacing a Garmin 185 GPS with a Furuno FCV-600L and Mercury Smart Tach and Speedometer.<br /><br />I want to display navigation data on the Furuno Graphic Display and GPS speed on the Mercury Speedometer.<br /><br />Would be grateful for any information anyone...
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