Vessel view mobile and Smartcraft

[eagle521]

I have a 2013 Mercury 250 ProXS serial number 2B010371. My boat has a smartcraft by my console that I like. I purchased the Vessel view mobile from Mercury Marine direct. They sent me an email with the promotion and I looked at YouTube videos on the Vessel view and I thought it is a good idea so I purchased it. Now I have it, I am trying to install it and still have the use of my smartcraft. I don’t believe that it possible. I spoke to Mercury yesterday. When I asked about being able to keep the smartcraft, he hesitated and didn’t seen sure but than he said yes. I don’t have the yellow terminator plug. It wasn’t on my motor because I believe that one and only 10 pin connector is being used for the smartcraft. So I am wondering if anybody else is having the same issue and if I am doing something wrong. If I am going to lose the smartcraft in favor of the Vessel view, l am just going to return it.
Thanks in advance for your reply. eagle521

[Savage]

VVM works with existing Smartcraft systems.

Read this thread....Click on this >>>New VesselView Mobile

[EuropeanAM]

Need to determine WHICH existing Smartcraft System you have, and whether or not you have a Junction Box port open under the console.

You will not be installing at the engine (it will be at the helm). And NO additional resistors will be involved this time.

[eagle521]

Thanks Don for your reply. I do not have a junction box, and the smartcraft I have is. Smartcraft monitor gauge 4.0v. It’s digital. That’s what is says on the front of the manual. I can find an actual part or product number. eagle521

[EuropeanAM]

You'll need a short cable and a junction box (4 gang).

Plug the existing blue cable directly to the J-box, new "short" cable from J-box to System Monitor, and then plug your Vessel View Mobile into one of the remaining J-box ports.

[eagle521]

Thanks again for your help Don.