Supported Yamaha Features on a Garmin® Chartplotter

A full integration via a Yamaha MFD Interface (MFDI) black box that provides the following:

• Engine data (Speed, Oil Pressure, etc.)

• Yamaha-specific User Interface

• Autopilot Controls (e.g. Heading Hold, Pattern Steer, etc.)

• Engine and Peripherals Control (Steering Friction, Trim, etc.)

• Technician Settings

• Send Waypoint data over J1939 to a Garmin MFD

The Yamaha MFDI installation centers on the Yamaha Multi Hub, with a set of cables that link the Engine port of MFDI to the Multi Hub, while another set of cables links the Hub to the J1939 port of Garmin MFD.

• For installations requiring engine data input via NMEA 2000, the use of a Yamaha 6YG adapter cable is required

  • IMPORTANT: If a Yamaha CL7 is on the vessel, this MFD also features NMEA 2000 and will serve as a NMEA 2000 Gateway to Garmin chartplotters, in which case a Yamaha 6YG Gateway is not to be used

    WARNING: Do not use a 6YG & CL7 on the same network with a Garmin chartplotter (the system can only support one gateway)

NOTE: Not all Garmin chartplotters will have all the display options. Consult the Owner's Manual  see: Finding the Owner's Manual for a Garmin Device for more information on setting up and configuring the gauges.

The Yamaha Engine Bus to J1939 Cable solution uses a Garmin manufactured cable (see table below for part numbers) fitted with a Yamaha pigtail connection that runs to a Yamaha Multi Hub engine bus. This installation provides the following:

• Engine data (Speed, Oil Pressure, etc.)

• Yamaha-specific User Interface

• Send Waypoint data over J1939 to a Garmin MFD

For a more detailed list of data, refer to the final two drop down sections.

Using only a Yamaha Engine Bus to J1939 only is similar to the MFDI installation, but it does not include the MFDI and it only utilizes a single set of cables.

The Yamaha 6YG Engine Bus to NMEA 2000 solution is ideal for chartplotters not equipped with J1939. This installation uses a Yamaha gateway to convert Yamaha information that would normally run to the J1939 port to NMEA 2000 which can then be provided to the Garmin system via NMEA 2000. This installation provides:

• Engine data (Speed, Oil Pressure, etc.)

• Yamaha-specific User Interface

While some Yamaha engines may be able to integrate directly via NMEA 2000 without the use of a gateway, the installation itself is not something Garmin Product Support can assist with.  It is possible that data displayed may be correct, provided the NMEA 2000 PGNs are supported by any networked chartplotters. For more information on supported NMEA 2000 PGNs, consult the Owner's Manual for the chartplotter.  For information on how to accomplish this sort of install, consult with a Yamaha dealer.

Data in the table below is for reference. Some features may only be displayed if Yamaha optional equipment is installed, capable by all hardware (both Yamaha & Garmin), and properly configured by Yamaha or a Yamaha Dealer. If data and or features are missing, ensure that the Garmin chartplotter is up to date in software (see related content below). 

J1939 Engine & Vessel data may include but not be limited to:

NOTE: The table in the NMEA 2000 drop down section below includes data that will also be present in the table above if the Yamaha system is equipped with the hardware necessary to provide the data.

Data in the table below is for reference. Some features may only be displayed if Yamaha optional equipment is installed, capable by all hardware (both Yamaha & Garmin), and properly configured by Yamaha or a Yamaha Dealer. If data and or features are missing, ensure that the Garmin Chartplotter is up to date in software (see related content below).