Finally figured out the issue I was having.
If I disconnect the SC5000 System View wiring from my 6 port Junction Box, my GPS/Chartplotter receives engine data instantly via NMEA 2K.
Called Merc Service (again) and the Tech Service Manager said, “oh yeah, that’s right, you need to change the...
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I replaced the Gateway with another new unit. Plugged it in, both the NMEA and CAN lights turn on, fire up engines.....and (again) no engine data is being transmitted. ♂️ Frustrating! Mercury tells me the instances should be set correctly, otherwise I wouldn’t get data on my...
I have a new Garmin 942xs MFD, and all firmware/software is updated to the latest level. I spoke with Mercury Marine Tech support and they claim it should be plug and play with my setup. Engines (Twin Merc 8.1S Gas) and were setup from factory with Smart Craft (sc5000). I then spoke with...
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I have everything hooked up and all is functional. I wanted my engine data on my new MFD (as suggested), so I purchased the Mercury NMEA 2K Gateway (8m0151748) and the Mercury 6 port Junction Box (878492K16) to replace my 4 port Junction Box. I hooked everything up as per the...
Selling my entire canvas and isinglass off my 2004 340 Sundancer. I did not like the camper, so I upgraded to an Aft Curtain and updated everything so the colors would match.
All canvas is Captain Navy Blue. Sunbrella / Seamark.
Michigan Boat. Stored in heated indoors every winter.
-Camper...