Overview

The Raymarine E70241 is a Volvo engine Y-loom cable used with Raymarine engine integration systems to connect a SeaTalkng network into a compatible Volvo Penta installation. In the right setup with an ECI-100 interface, it allows engine information to reach a Raymarine LightHouse chartplotter, including data such as RPM, engine hours, battery voltage, fuel flow rate, and on IPS systems rudder angle.

This is a Volvo-specific integration cable, not a general transducer extension or a standard backbone lead. It fits into a wider engine-data and control setup where Volvo Penta engine information is brought onto the boat’s SeaTalkng and NMEA 2000 network so it can be viewed at the helm on a multifunction display.

Key features

• Volvo-specific Y-loom cable for Raymarine engine integration systems
• Connects a SeaTalkng network to a compatible Volvo Penta IPS installation
• Works as part of an ECI-100 engine interface setup for sending engine data to Raymarine displays
• Supports helm display of key engine information such as RPM, engine hours, battery voltage, fuel flow rate, and compatible alarms in a matched system
• Used in Volvo Penta integrations where Raymarine autopilot and engine data functions share the same onboard network architecture

Compatibility and fit

This cable is for Volvo Penta integration work, so the main fit question is the engine control system on the boat rather than cable length alone. Raymarine supports Volvo Penta EVC-C, EVC-D, and EVC-E systems through compatible gateways, and some gasoline stern drive and sail drive packages also depend on the optional EVC system being present.

It is a good match for helms that already use Raymarine displays and want engine data on the screen instead of relying only on separate engine instruments. It also makes sense on Volvo Penta IPS and Aquamatic installations where the engine and steering systems are being tied into a Raymarine network through the correct interface hardware.

Installation and setup

Plan this cable as one part of the full data path between the Volvo Penta engine side, the ECI-100 interface, and the SeaTalkng or NMEA 2000 backbone. It should be routed like any other marine data cable, with support along the run and enough clearance from hot engine parts, sharp edges, and heavy power wiring that can add noise or cause wear over time.

Because this is a model-specific integration cable, it is worth checking the exact Volvo Penta engine and EVC version already on the boat before ordering. That matters more than the general boat type, especially on repowers, mixed-electronics installations, or boats where previous engine data hardware has been removed or changed.

Use on board

This cable suits owners, installers, and yards adding Raymarine engine data to a Volvo Penta powered boat or replacing a missing part in an existing integration. It makes the most sense on boats where engine information needs to be visible at the main display during cruising, docking, and system checks without adding another separate monitor at the helm.