flowscan alternative?

[Rich]

According to Garmin's website:

"Note:
GPSMAP® 4xx and 5xx series CANet compatible units require a CANet kit to complete the connection.
The GFS 10 does not work with diesel engines."

It appears that you would need the CANnet kit to make the connection if you don't already have it.

CAN kit

[htillman]

So do I need to order this part to make my Garmin
540 work with this cable?

[Rich]

The 540 is on the compatible device list, you will not need the CANnet kit.


GFS 10 Compatibility list

Click on the compatibility tab

[htillman]

Thanks
ET

[KenB]

Ken,

Sorry for the delay in responding. It looks like you got some good advice. I don't carry that Faria line so I wont be able to source that particular unit for you.

Here is a link to fuel meters we do have.

Fuel Meters

Hi Rich,

Do you have anything in the faria/Northstar F210 price range? Or is there something I am missing? What is there such a price discrepancy? It seems to be $150 versus $400? Am I missing parts or something?

I sort of assume that if I am paying less, then I am getting less... but a spheros is just fine for what I do, compared to a stella or twinspin. Thanks.

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best,
Ken

[Rich]

Hey Ken,
No I don't have any fuel meters in that price range. Lowest price is around $260 for a Floscan. Like others mentioned in this thread, the Floscan units are engineered to the highest quality hence the hefty price tag.
Northstar is out of business, they were acquired by Simrad awhile back. It's my understanding that they no longer produce any Northstar products anymore. Something to consider if you can still find the F210.

[McGillicuddy]

Northstar is out of business, they were acquired by Simrad awhile back. It's my understanding that they no longer produce any Northstar products anymore. Something to consider if you can still find the F210.

Hi Rich,
Clearly being in the biz, you're far more likely to know what is up at Northstar than I, but unless this just happened, I'm pretty sure Northstar is not out of business because I spoke to them last week about a WAAS programming issue and they were very helpful. Their sensors are the last 2 entries on your catalog link.

My understanding was that Simrad Yachting and Lowrance Electronics merged in 2006 becoming Norway's Navico. They purchased Northstar, Navman, and MX Marine from Brunswick New Technologies in '07.

Last I heard Navico are now parent company of Simrad, Lowrance, Eagle, Northstar, MX Marine and B&G. They are the largest recreational marine electronics group. Recently the NAVMAN line was rolled into the Northstar brand as the lines were only badged differently.

[oldfielder]

I tried looking for a replacement ducer for my Navman 210 fuel gauge(POS just quit) and they are impossible to find. They definitely quit manufacturing a bunch of stuff when hands changed.

[McGillicuddy]

Bummer - excuse me while I eat some crow... I thought this was the unit:
http://www.capemarinesupply.com/sing...t-standard.asp

I believe the Northstar/Navman part number is Single Engine Fuel Sensor - AA002277

I believe the part is also known as AA010059 in the Simrad line. The product may actually cost less wearing the Simrad badge.

[Rich]

My direct question to my main supplier: "Can you still source me the Northstar F210" Their response: "No they are out of business."

Tomatoe, tomato, potatoe, potato. The Northstar website still exists so I'm not sure what they meant by that, all I know is I cant source any Northstar or Faria fuel meters.

Navico does still maintain the Northstar line so it seems. Interested to see what the exact story is and if indeed they are still making their older products.