Northstar F210 fuel flow meter

[captnjack]

Anyone ever use one of these?
http://www.boatersland.com/f210.html

I have a 60hp Yamaha and I'm considering adding this. The minimum flow rate is a bit low I suspect (2.5L/hr) . But I'm not sure if that will substantively affect the accuracy or not. I have 45L tank.

[Chris]

had one on a 90hp that worked fine although it got water in and needed replacing under wty.

[captnjack]

Hmmm are they supposed to be watertight to a high standard? Or just water resistant? This isn't something I considered. I have a pretty wet boat - actually I just drive it hard in waves.

[codprawn]

They are the same as the Navman. I have a Navman 3100 and it plays up like hell as soon as it gets wet. Try putting a flip up see through plastic cover over it.

[captnjack]

Hmmm that's not good; my console gets soaked. I will look into covers but I'm not really that motivated anymore. I have never used more than 30-35L of my tank on my longest days anyway. Thanks for the user feedback.

[Chris]

They aer supposed to be watertight. I think using a high power hose to wash my boat down at the end of the day was more than likely responsible for getting mine "wet"

[pathalla]

Have you checked Yamaha's website to see if a fuel flow meter is available for your size motor? I have them for my motors ( built into gauges) I would think they would have something for your engine.

Addition here, I just checked their website and apparently they do offer a fuel flow gauge in your horsepower range, for me this would be my preference as these are pretty much plug and play, simple installation and very reliable, both in terms of function and resistance to water/fogging.
I have had no problems with the factory gauges on my boat. Hope that helps.

[captnjack]

hmmm that wasn't listed in the paper catalog I had at home. I will look into it with the dealer, thanks

[pathalla]

Here's a link that might help:http://www.yamaha-motor.com/outboard...atched_01.aspx