Replace Chartplotter/GPS

[Rumboogie]

I have a 2014 Regal 2500 with a 300hp Volvo Penta IBO engine. The "Regal-Vue" display that has GPS, chart plotter and engine gauges is not working properly and I want to replace it with a Garmin or similar unit. However, my mechanic tells me that the Garmin (or similar unit) will not work because my engine controls are "mechanical" and the Garmin chart plotter is "digital". So, I would not be able to see my speedometer, RPM gauge, gas gauge, temperature, battery indicator, etc.

I contacted Garmin and they told me their chart plotters that can display engine data do so using the NMEA 2000 network, so this is how my engine data needs to be fed to the Garmin unit.

I am told that there is a special type of "electrical box" that can convert the mechanical engine data into NMEA 2000 format, but I have been unable to locate it.

Can anyone assist me?

 

[dingbat]

I have a 2014 Regal 2500 with a 300hp Volvo Penta IBO engine. The "Regal-Vue" display that has GPS, chart plotter and engine gauges is not working properly and I want to replace it with a Garmin or similar unit. However, my mechanic tells me that the Garmin (or similar unit) will not work because my engine controls are "mechanical" and the Garmin chart plotter is "digital". So, I would not be able to see my speedometer, RPM gauge, gas gauge, temperature, battery indicator, etc.

I contacted Garmin and they told me their chart plotters that can display engine data do so using the NMEA 2000 network, so this is how my engine data needs to be fed to the Garmin unit.

I am told that there is a special type of "electrical box" that can convert the mechanical engine data into NMEA 2000 format, but I have been unable to locate it.

Can anyone assist me?

I find it hard to believe a digital display (Regal-vue) in this day and age is using analog signals.

Either the guy doesn’t know what he is talking about or is BSing you.

Engine Gateway for Volvo Penta and J1939 engines

Gateway for Volvo Penta, BRP Rotax and J1939 engines to NMEA 2000 marine electronics networks.

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[QBhoy]

Hi. You need the Volvo Penta easy connect or gateway. This will allow interface between compatible plotter screens and the engine data.

 

[mvn]

 

[Rumboogie]

Hi. You need the Volvo Penta easy connect or gateway. This will allow interface between compatible plotter screens and the engine data.

Thanks for your help, I will check it out.