I got a good price from SemperFi, Gil Travis, but forget to ask about synchronizing Etec. Called my local dealer and they stated that the NMEA cable does not run back to the outboard but to the gauges. Duh? So will I end up having to replace/upgrade the gauges/tach? Trying to get down this weekend because my 2006 Etec was purchased as a leftover in 2009 and installed. Maybe the current guage will work.

I still fish by landmarks.

110 off the Tiara. 142 off the Church. Line up the Eiffel tower with the south dome in 90.
7 windows, the rock pile and on and on. We look at ugly condos whilst fishing here and they look back at us.

Ziggy was down from Vahmont and got a 30 lb blackfin off 7 windows.

Vezo, try etecownersgroup.com
They are all knowing.

Do you have system check or ICom?

All I can say at this point is my 99 Johnson on the MA has the old system check. The Etec I would guess is still a "system check" because it ain't like Denny's...

2006 etec is a nema 2000 motor. Cable should plug into new garmin. You'll need to get the nema cable from evi dealer. Nema plug comes out of the emm.

That is the truth brother, all the stuff in the world won't put fish on the deck but I have to say this new gear is pretty amazing. I have found tons of new spots with the side scan that the JRC missed. That said the ol girl still earns her keep on the dash as nothing can see a 6" ledge at 30 knots like that old box can.

Mike, Sorry I have been off the board for a few days but Gil was who I would have referred you to. Unbeatable knowledge and service after the sale. If you need help getting it all hooked up I will more than happy to help out.

G1 can still use the old SC gauges, but the icom is this century and has mucho data.
I am so Cretaceous.

Sweet! Thank you brothers and Happy Mothers Day! I'm headed to HB to burn some of that fresh tank of non-ethanol that's been waiting on me. Will advise..!