True North
Member
- Sep 11, 2012
- 165
- Boat Info
- 2005 SR 260DA
350 MAG MPI
Bravo 3
- Engines
- (1) 350 MAG MPI w/Bravo III
So I finally own a new enough boat to have some of the modern electronic gauges. I have done multiple web searches and have gained just enough knowledge to be dangerous, but I have a few questions.....
2005 260DA with the system tachometer and speedometer gauges. My understanding is my engine is fitted with "smartcraft" that is basically an information "brain" that is hooked to many sensors on the motor and report back to my gauge cluster. It is also my understanding that my new Simrad G07XSE has the capability to hook into this "brain" via a NMEA2000 or Mercury Vessel View system to display these parameters on my Simrad unit. What I am lacking and what am finding conflicting reports on is HOW do I connect these systems? 1)where is the smartcraft connector located at to hook into? 2) do I connect from the smartcraft directly to my Simrad, or does it first need to go through a NMEA backbone or through a vessel view link first?
Anybody that has a great link for me to have this explained in detail specific to my application or who can take the time to explain would be much appreciated. My research doesn't tell me where to look for these hook ups on the boat (some say motor, some say at helm), how to physically hook them up (male female adapters or direct wire install), and I am finding conflicting reports of if I need a NMEA, vessel view or a combination of such??? I know there are many discussions on many forums regarding this, but the conflicting reports have me confused. Thank you in advance.
2005 260DA with the system tachometer and speedometer gauges. My understanding is my engine is fitted with "smartcraft" that is basically an information "brain" that is hooked to many sensors on the motor and report back to my gauge cluster. It is also my understanding that my new Simrad G07XSE has the capability to hook into this "brain" via a NMEA2000 or Mercury Vessel View system to display these parameters on my Simrad unit. What I am lacking and what am finding conflicting reports on is HOW do I connect these systems? 1)where is the smartcraft connector located at to hook into? 2) do I connect from the smartcraft directly to my Simrad, or does it first need to go through a NMEA backbone or through a vessel view link first?
Anybody that has a great link for me to have this explained in detail specific to my application or who can take the time to explain would be much appreciated. My research doesn't tell me where to look for these hook ups on the boat (some say motor, some say at helm), how to physically hook them up (male female adapters or direct wire install), and I am finding conflicting reports of if I need a NMEA, vessel view or a combination of such??? I know there are many discussions on many forums regarding this, but the conflicting reports have me confused. Thank you in advance.