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12-10-2007, 07:34 PM
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Fry
Join Date: Aug 2007
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Suzuki Fuel Flow Manager
I Have A 2007 20' Thunderjet With A 150hp And Was Thinking About Buying The Suzuki Fuel Flow Manager System , I'am Wondering If It's Worth The Money Its Only $ 284.94 Not Installed Or Is There A Better Fuel Flow Manager System Out There I Should Buy .
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12-10-2007, 09:15 PM
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Sturgeon
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Vancouver, WA
Posts: 4,150
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Re: Suzuki Fuel Flow Manager
As far as I know, it's the same as the Lowrance LMF 400, and you can pick that guy up with a fuel flow sensor for under $200, and hook it up to your Lowrance GPS for the speed reading.
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12-11-2007, 04:17 PM
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Chromer
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Vancouver, WA
Posts: 845
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Re: Suzuki Fuel Flow Manager
what does a flow manager do?
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12-11-2007, 06:02 PM
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Sturgeon
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Vancouver, WA
Posts: 4,150
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Re: Suzuki Fuel Flow Manager
Basically it reads the fuel flow, and boat speed, to calculate MPG, GPH, fuel used, fuel remaining, remaining range at a given speed, etc. Very handy when travelling far from port, especially for peace of mind.
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12-11-2007, 06:52 PM
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Chromer
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Vancouver, WA
Posts: 845
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Re: Suzuki Fuel Flow Manager
that would be about # 12 on my want list, but useful no doubt:Christmas:
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12-12-2007, 07:54 PM
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Ifish Nate
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Boring, Oregon
Posts: 2,559
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Re: Suzuki Fuel Flow Manager
With gas running $3+ a gallon, a flow manager could literally "Pay for itself" by letting you know at what RPM's, with a given load, what your optimal MPG or GPH is. If you don't already own one, in all likelyhood, you don't have a clue, other then what the saleman told you!
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12-12-2007, 09:56 PM
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Sturgeon
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Vancouver, WA
Posts: 4,150
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Re: Suzuki Fuel Flow Manager
And it's not always what you might think. One buddy of mine's boat gets it's best economy at 35mph, while another is just on plane at 22mph. The difference is significant between those speeds on both boats.
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12-17-2007, 05:41 PM
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Chromer
Join Date: Jul 2004
Posts: 533
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Re: Suzuki Fuel Flow Manager
Quote:
Originally Posted by Crosseyed
I Have A 2007 20' Thunderjet With A 150hp And Was Thinking About Buying The Suzuki Fuel Flow Manager System , I'am Wondering If It's Worth The Money Its Only $ 284.94 Not Installed Or Is There A Better Fuel Flow Manager System Out There I Should Buy .
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I put one on my Suzi-225 and hooked it to my LCX-26cHD. As others have said... it gives great info and helps find that sweet spot. With the price of gas, I'd say that info is money well spent.
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