Can I install temp guage 2011 optimax?

[toonedin]

Serial 1b822001
I understand the temp is important especially on a opti
I just went from a EFI to a 2011 pro xs 200hp so I am learning.

But hell... the gateway is $700 plus the gauge..
I did buy the vessel view but that is a pain to use just for temp. When I fish my phone is off or not always charged.

So can I add on just a separate temp gauge?

[lpugh]

vessel view mobile about 275.00

[toonedin]

vessel view link about 275.00

I have the mobile , just don't like to use my phone for a simple temp reading

vessel view link plus smart craft guage ($419)
Aweful lot for just wanting temp.

[Savage]

You have "Vessel View Mobile" (phone), you need "Vessel View Link", or install a Mercmonitor $$$$$$$$$

[toonedin]

You have "Vessel View Mobile" (phone), you need "Vessel View Link", or install a Mercmonitor $$$$$$$$$

Wow. Not sure where the other poster saw $275 for vessel link . All I see is $700 and up plus a guy still needs the guage.
I must be missing something.... guess I will just use my phone ...hate that, I'm not of that generation

[Bob G.]

MercMonitor

[Lightning 6]

I use my vvm to ensure my motor gets up to operating temps & has oroper h2o pressure….then lock my screen. I let the Guardian alarm alert me if I have an overtemp or any other fault.

[EuropeanAM]

vessel view link about 275.00

Leon... that's not at all accurate. You're thinking of the Vessel View MOBILE module.

As a general rule, we don't quote pricing in the Mercury Forums as it literally changes DAILY.

Toonedin: There is no analog temp output from your Optimax for the ENGINE. There's a wire... and it has a signal, but it's not the engine temp it reports.

Smartcraft Instrument or System is something your engine shouldn't be without. About $1500 of the PCM's cost was the Smartcraft circuitry meant to communicate with you. Without a Smartcraft System, the PCM is limited to "Screaming at you and sending you smoke signals".

[lpugh]

yes sir I was but typed my preference, another senior moment

[toonedin]

Leon... that's not at all accurate. You're thinking of the Vessel View MOBILE module.

As a general rule, we don't quote pricing in the Mercury Forums as it literally changes DAILY.

Toonedin: There is no analog temp output from your Optimax for the ENGINE. There's a wire... and it has a signal, but it's not the engine temp it reports.

Smartcraft Instrument or System is something your engine shouldn't be without. About $1500 of the PCM's cost was the Smartcraft circuitry meant to communicate with you. Without a Smartcraft System, the PCM is limited to "Screaming at you and sending you smoke signals".

thank you sir. I will probably go for the garmin mercury gateway to my graph.

[SilverFox579]

Coolant pressure is just as, if not more, important as temp for an Optimax.

[EuropeanAM]

thank you sir. I will probably go for the garmin mercury gateway to my graph.

Suggestion: Avoid the word "Gateway" as there is a device that is called that, and it is NOT what you want. "Smartcraft Connect" is what you want.

[bassfisher444]

Just grab a Smartcraft Tach, you can find them for $400 or even less used and they work great. Gives you accurate RPMs while being able to display 2 other parameters at the same time, and show any faults. Cheaper than getting NMEA setup and Smartcraft Link to use it with your graph as well.

[EuropeanAM]

You're right... it will work, but is literally 1/2 of a Smartcraft System.

Respectfully: If I get my old 13" Black & White TV rigged up to Cable, are you gonna want to watch the Super Bowl on it? I promise it works and we can see the whole game...