leeron
New Member
- Oct 4, 2023
- 25
- Boat Info
- 2004 320 Sundancer
2007 Sea Ark 2472MV
- Engines
- Twin 5.7L MPIs
115 ETEC
Hello all. I know there are tons of threads here on this subject but I haven't been able to find any post about my question.
A little background. I have a 2004 320 Sundancer with 5.7L's and V Drives. Just bought the boat in November. It has the SC 5000 which needs to be replaced. I have the analog gauges. I do have a NMEA 2000 network in place for the Garmin electronics.
My goal is to install the VV703 where the SC 5000 is now, and keep my analog gauges functional.
Here is a block diagram of my existing set up:
My questions are:
1. Can I simply replace the 4 port J box with a 5 port J box, then feed the VV link controller / VV 703 off of a port and leave the SC 5000 on another port in order to feed the analog gauges? The reason I ask this question is most of the diagrams I've found for the SC CAN show separate J boxes for each engine.
2. Is there a better solution? I thought I read somewhere that there is an Analog Gauge Interface Kit.
3. For the NMEA 2000 connection, can I just add one more T to my existing network?
Appreciate any advice or tips you folks might have.
A little background. I have a 2004 320 Sundancer with 5.7L's and V Drives. Just bought the boat in November. It has the SC 5000 which needs to be replaced. I have the analog gauges. I do have a NMEA 2000 network in place for the Garmin electronics.
My goal is to install the VV703 where the SC 5000 is now, and keep my analog gauges functional.
Here is a block diagram of my existing set up:
My questions are:
1. Can I simply replace the 4 port J box with a 5 port J box, then feed the VV link controller / VV 703 off of a port and leave the SC 5000 on another port in order to feed the analog gauges? The reason I ask this question is most of the diagrams I've found for the SC CAN show separate J boxes for each engine.
2. Is there a better solution? I thought I read somewhere that there is an Analog Gauge Interface Kit.
3. For the NMEA 2000 connection, can I just add one more T to my existing network?
Appreciate any advice or tips you folks might have.