MERCURY Marine SmartCraft Connect Mobile - Outboard Connected Boat Engine System

This is a great module. It easily connected to the 10pin on my engine. It did take a little while to connect to my devices - but that's because I was trying to use the old Mercury app and not the new one like the instructions said. It was user error. Once I figured that out it was smooth sailing. I use it every time on my boat. Nice to have digital gauges now.

I have a cheap pontoon boat with minimal analog gauges, so I installed this Smartcraft Bluetooth adapter on the engine hoping to get more engine stats. I am very pleased with this device and the related Android app so far. The unit was easy to attach to the wiring harness and secure under the engine cowl. I have had no problems with the Bluetooth connection to my phone at the helm, which is about 10 feet from the engine.I like knowing my precise engine RPM, and it was reassuring to see that my boat's analog tachometer is reasonably accurate. My boat was not equipped with a speedometer, so it is nice that the app reports speed using the phone's GPS. My boat was also not equipped with an engine hour meter, and I had no idea how many hours were on the engine because I bought the boat used. This little device solved that problem for me and the app conveniently tracks service needs based on engine hours. My favorite feature of this device and its software is that it estimates fuel consumption and calculates gallons per hour, miles per gallon, and distance/time to empty based on how many gallons you tell it you've added to the tank.The only disappointment that I've had with this device and its app is that it does not report engine oil pressure or cooling water temp. However, that may be a limitation of my engine's instrumentation, or it could be that I have just not found it in the app yet!I do recommend adding a USB charging port to your boat for your phone if you don't already have one. Running the app continuously for several hours takes a toll on my phone's battery.

5 stars all day long. Super easy to use and the best price anywhere.

For those with outboards, separate gas tanks with no sending unit and no gauges, this is a necessity - even if you have gauges. You need to know your hours for maintenance alone, without that, you might as well be throwing money down the damn drain with either, a) unnecessary maintenance/oil changes, b)not doing maintenance when you're supposed to - leading to costly damage. The other savings you get is from the performance reporting - it will tell you your gallons per hour at which RPM and what MPH on a chart. You are empowered to see what the sweet spot is for mileage and speed. Not to mention now you know what to expect fuel wise, not getting stranded having to pay for a boat tow - or sissy footing back to the dock "to be on the safe side" - nah bro, get your time and moneys worth. There's a lot of other things this does for you to, but does that even matter with what I've just said? Buy it now!

This device is plug-and-play. You'll have it operational in about 30 minutes, even if you take your time finding an installation video, etc. However... it took me another 60-90 minutes to figure out how to mount it. Mercury is kind enough to provide some zip ties, but in my 75hp 4-stroke, there's no place inside the cowling that's really designed to mount this. Plan to scratch your head for a while, contemplating a variety of imperfect mounting options, until selecting one and calling it "good enough". Once installed, it works great.

Installation was very simple. This is a must-have for any boat owner with a Mercury motor! It makes keeping track of maintenance and hours so much easier! It comes with a free app that you download on your phone to keep track of your hours, maintenance records, real-time issues with the motor, and etc. I highly recommend this product! I bought this nearly a year ago and I have not had any issues with it at all!

This is a product.I wish I did not have to buy,but I want to know how many hours are on my Mercury, And this does the job excellently.

I purchased for a pontoon I completely rebuilt down to the brand new 90HP motor. I installed this and was amazed how fast and easy it was to install. It immediately gave me vital information like hours and rpm information. In place of an instrument panel I have an I Pad and am so pleased. Totally worth the money.