Well folks... have told a number over the last couple of years that the old "Gateway" and the "VesselView Mobile" were being phased out and replaced.
As of last week, Mercury is superseding the VesselView Mobile part numbers to an Engine-Mounted "Smartcraft Connect Mobile".
Benefit for you... more features and capability (Wifi, Bluetooth, App Features, (AND with the optional Smartcraft Connect version, NMEA-2000 capabilities).
Last edited by EuropeanAM; 10-11-2024 at 04:08 PM.
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Will this enable me to use the gauge page on my Garmin's?
2020 Ranger VS1782 DC
Mercury ProXS 150
Garmin 106 Ultra/UHD 93sv/LVS34
Ulterra Quest, 115/90
2023 Tahoe Premier, 5.3
Yes- it's the "Smartcraft Connect- Engine Mounted" module.Originally Posted by Coastal Mountaineer
Though visually similar, the "Smartcraft Connect MOBILE" doesn't have programming for NMEA-2K, according to documentation as of 10/11/24.
Last edited by EuropeanAM; 10-11-2024 at 04:09 PM.
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So this is the same as Mercury Smartcraft 8M0165589
2023 Triton 18TRX
2023 Mercury 200 Pro XS (3B259485)
80# Ultrex IPilot Link
Solix 12MSI G3 & Garmin Livescope w/ 1242XSV GPSmap
No. 8M0165589 is an outdated "Gateway Stick".
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Don:
Is this the correct part number for the new SmartCraft Connect? 98-8M0173128
Information on this unit has been hard to find, and what I did find, doesn’t show that it will work on a 2020 Mercury PROXS 250 V8. Do you know if that’s correct or not?
Also, I found conflicting information as to whether or not this part number has NEMA 2000 capabilities. I’m wanting to view info and/or gauges on a Humminbird Solix unit
Last edited by WestTexasRanger; 10-29-2024 at 05:37 PM.
8M0173128 is the Smartcraft Connect MOBILE (and it does NOT have NMEA-2000/VesselView programming/capability).
Your engine would be compatible with ANY Smartcraft Instrument, Display, VesselView Link, or Smartcraft Connect.
Some of the confusion on the Smartcraft Connect MOBILE stems from a NMEA-2000 cable that dangles out of the device. The device, according to Mercury's product release bulletin, does NOT have NMEA-2000 capability, due to it's programming.
See Rhonda's post, pinned at the top of the Forum: If you email her, she can set you up with what you need and will steer you right.
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Thanks for the great explanation & clarification!
Has there been an MSRP listed for the product yet? I’ve searched for a bit and can’t find the new one listed for sale anywhere yet. Meecury’s website is extremely vague on the description they have. Not even sure it’s the newest version.
See Rhonda's post, pinned at the top of this forum. She can provide you with current pricing (we DO NOT POST PRICING in the forums as Mercury's pricing updates daily).
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Still consider myself a "Marine Apprentice" after 48 years (learn something new every day).
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Don, will the current VesselView Mobile app remain functional or will this new part number drive all users to the new hardware part number for use with a new app replacing the current VVM app?
2020 Merc 250 Pro XS 4S - S/N 2B745597
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2003 TR-21 Bassmaster Classic Edition
2020 Merc 250 Pro XS 4S
Garmin 126sv (x3)
LiveScope LSV 34 //140A LiTime Lithium
Garmin Force 50" 36v // 3 Ionic 50A Lithium
Mercury has committed to maintaining APP-accessible functionality for consumers that are using the VesselView MOBILE product.
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For those that are looking to add SmartCraft to their boats I wanted to clear up some confusion around naming and model numbers. It appears as though there are two product names here; SmartCraft Connect and SmartCraft Connect Mobile.
While both have an NMEA pigtail, only the 'non-mobile' version supports NMEA. (This is covered on a number of posts here)
However, what I wasn't able to easily find are the mappings of part numbers to names. Since I bought them both and have gone through it, I hope you learn from my delays.
SmartCraft Connect PN: 8M0173704
SmartCraft Connect Mobile PN: 8M0173128 (No NMEA support)
+1
I've added a note above that 8M0173704 is for installation UNDER THE COWLING.
Also note: There are multiple other versions, and Part Numbers are often superseded. It is ALWAYS best to purchase through a knowledgeable dealer that is keenly familiar with the latest/greatest info, such as one of our BBC Sponsors.
Last edited by EuropeanAM; 01-02-2025 at 02:58 PM.
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Still consider myself a "Marine Apprentice" after 48 years (learn something new every day).
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Don, I hesitate to correct you here, but I think I must to save others the time and hassle I ran into with this new product line and naming convention.
8M0173704 is rated for under cowl installs. Its 8M0173694 that is the new SmartConnect for HELM installs. (I presume under helm has NMEA as its not called out as "Wireless only")
I bought 8M0173704 and the packaging and instructions within documented the install process complete with warnings about where the wires are run, under the cowling, and to consider the ignition wires, etc when installing. Also the Mercury EzParts application looks to confirm the same:
Is there something I'm perhaps missing, or was that a typo and you meant under cowling installs only?
Good catch- and you are absolutely correct. This is one of the difficulties with Part Numbers - and I can tell you these will supersede to another number (probably sooner than later) as well.Don, I hesitate to correct you here, but I think I must to save others the time and hassle I ran into with this new product line and naming convention.
8M0173704 is rated for under cowl installs. Its 8M0173694 that is the new SmartConnect for HELM installs. (I presume under helm has NMEA as its not called out as "Wireless only")
I bought 8M0173704 and the packaging and instructions within documented the install process complete with warnings about where the wires are run, under the cowling, and to consider the ignition wires, etc when installing. Also the Mercury EzParts application looks to confirm the same:
Is there something I'm perhaps missing, or was that a typo and you meant under cowling installs only?
The "Wireless Only" was added due to confusion that was occurring with NMEA-2000 connectors that were not active.
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Still consider myself a "Marine Apprentice" after 48 years (learn something new every day).
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Is the new smart craft mobile worth upgrading too over the vessel view that I currently have. I’ve tried to research online but am unclear what the differences are ?
At present they are similar, BUT the SC-Connect Mobile DOES feature Wifi and can be updated as new firmware becomes available.
IMHO, the App is a little more intuitive, and I would expect it to improve further in the months/years to come.
Dual Mercury Master Technician- for Mercury Outboards, Mercruiser and Mercury Racing at European Marine in Greenville, SC.
Still consider myself a "Marine Apprentice" after 48 years (learn something new every day).
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Thanks Don. I’m probably gonna go ahead and upgrade.
Does SmartCraft Connect obsolete VesselView Link?
What additional function over VesselView link does the SmartCraft Connect (NEMA-2000 Version) provide?
Or is SmartCraft Connect NEMA-2000 actually less functional, in that int only provides a bridge from SC <--> NEMA2K, and does not provide the full VesselView display that VVL does?
P.S. I have searched Mercury.com ad nauseum and there isn't really much detailed info available.
Perhaps SC Connect is a new platform and additional functionality will be released as SoftwareUpdates going forward?
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